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SPORTRADAR’S 98,000 GOAL ANALYSIS REVEALS EUROPE’S MOST EXCITING SOCCER LEAGUE FOR THE FANS

Sportradar analysed more than 98,000 goals scored in Europe’s Top 5 leagues over the last 20 years to determine which competition is the most exciting for the fans to watch – and it’s not the Premier League.
Using the number of goals scored per game as a measure of excitement, Sportradar’s cutting edge technology processed data from more than 36,000 matches played in England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain between the 2005/06 and 2024/25 seasons. For more than 20 years, Sportradar has worked with the biggest names in world soccer, and more than 100 soccer organizations worldwide, including FIFA, UEFA, AFC and CONMEBOL, gaining access to unrivalled data and distributing the industry’s largest portfolio of soccer content.
While the English Premier League delivered the single highest-scoring season of the past 20 years with an average of 3.28 goals per game in 2023/24, Sportradar’s AI-driven analysis identified Germany’s Bundesliga as the competition that consistently delivers excitement for the fans.
This season Bundesliga fans have enjoyed an average of 3.14 goals per game, offering more excitement than Ligue 1 (2.96), the Premier League (2.93), La Liga (2.62) and Serie A (2.56).
More than 18,000 goals have been scored in the Bundesliga since the start of the 2005/06 season, despite the 18-team league having played between 1,000 and 1,500 fewer matches than the other big-five leagues of Europe in that time.
As a result, fans of the German league have been entertained by an average of 2.96 goals per game over the period. That far exceeds the average number of goals per game in the Premier League (2.74), Serie A (2.68), La Liga (2.66) and Ligue 1 (2.53) for the same period.
The extensive analysis of 20 football seasons or 100 individual campaigns raises questions about the quality of Europe’s top 5 football leagues including ‘which league is emerging as the most exciting?’ and in ‘which league fewer goals are being scored’.
Other notable highlights include:
- Ligue 1 is asserting itself as one of Europe’s most exciting competitions for the fans evidenced in the average number of goals scored per game two decades ago (2.13) compared to 2024/25 (2.96).
There are fewer goals being scored in La Liga. In 2005/06 there was an average of 2.46 goals per game, then on a par with the Premier League. But the ratio grew fast over the next 10 years, peaking in 2016/17 with 2.94 goals per game, coinciding with players like Lionel Messi, Luiz Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo being at the top of their game. Since then, there’s been a drop off in Spain, to an average of 2.62 goals per game in 2024/25.
*APPENDICES*
APPENDIX 1: ANALYSIS BREAKDOWN:
TOTAL GAMES ANALYSED: 36,339 | |
BUNDESLIGA | 6,154 |
LA LIGA | 7,600 |
LIGUE 1 | 7,375 |
PREMIER LEAGUE | 7,600 |
SERIE A | 7,600 |
TOTAL GOALS SCORED: 98,331 | |
BUNDESLIGA | 18,225 |
LA LIGA | 20,237 |
LIGUE 1 | 18,638 |
PREMIER LEAGUE | 20,845 |
SERIE A | 20,386 |
20-YEAR AVERAGE GOALS-PER-GAME: 2.71 | |
BUNDESLIGA | 2.96 |
LA LIGA | 2.66 |
LIGUE 1 | 2.53 |
PREMIER LEAGUE | 2.74 |
SERIE A | 2.68 |
APPENDIX 2: ANALYSIS BY LEAGUE AND SEASON:
BUNDESLIGA:
Season | Goals Per Game | Total Goals |
2005-06 | 2.81 | 861 |
2006-07 | 2.74 | 837 |
2007-08 | 2.81 | 860 |
2008-09 | 2.92 | 899 |
2009-10 | 2.82 | 869 |
2010-11 | 2.91 | 897 |
2011-12 | 2.86 | 882 |
2012-13 | 2.94 | 905 |
2013-14 | 3.15 | 969 |
2014-15 | 2.75 | 848 |
2015-16 | 2.82 | 869 |
2016-17 | 2.85 | 879 |
2017-18 | 2.79 | 860 |
2018-19 | 3.17 | 977 |
2019-20 | 3.20 | 986 |
2020-21 | 3.04 | 935 |
2021-22 | 3.11 | 957 |
2022-23 | 3.18 | 978 |
2023-24 | 3.22 | 991 |
2024-25 | 3.14 | 966 |
LA LIGA:
Season | Goals Per Game | Total Goals |
2005-06 | 2.46 | 936 |
2006-07 | 2.48 | 942 |
2007-08 | 2.69 | 1021 |
2008-09 | 2.90 | 1101 |
2009-10 | 2.71 | 1031 |
2010-11 | 2.74 | 1042 |
2011-12 | 2.76 | 1050 |
2012-13 | 2.87 | 1091 |
2013-14 | 2.75 | 1045 |
2014-15 | 2.66 | 1009 |
2015-16 | 2.74 | 1043 |
2016-17 | 2.94 | 1118 |
2017-18 | 2.69 | 1024 |
2018-19 | 2.59 | 983 |
2019-20 | 2.48 | 942 |
2020-21 | 2.51 | 953 |
2021-22 | 2.50 | 951 |
2022-23 | 2.51 | 955 |
2023-24 | 2.64 | 1005 |
2024-25 | 2.62 | 995 |
LIGUE 1:
Season | Goals Per Game | Total Goals |
2005-06 | 2.13 | 811 |
2006-07 | 2.25 | 855 |
2007-08 | 2.28 | 868 |
2008-09 | 2.26 | 858 |
2009-10 | 2.41 | 916 |
2010-11 | 2.34 | 890 |
2011-12 | 2.52 | 956 |
2012-13 | 2.54 | 967 |
2013-14 | 2.46 | 933 |
2014-15 | 2.49 | 947 |
2015-16 | 2.53 | 960 |
2016-17 | 2.61 | 994 |
2017-18 | 2.72 | 1043 |
2018-19 | 2.56 | 983 |
2019-20 | 2.52 | 704 |
2020-21 | 2.76 | 1058 |
2021-22 | 2.80 | 1074 |
2022-23 | 2.81 | 1067 |
2023-24 | 2.71 | 839 |
2024-25 | 2.96 | 915 |
PREMIER LEAGUE:
Season | Goals Per Game | Goals |
2005-06 | 2.48 | 944 |
2006-07 | 2.45 | 931 |
2007-08 | 2.64 | 1002 |
2008-09 | 2.48 | 942 |
2009-10 | 2.77 | 1053 |
2010-11 | 2.80 | 1063 |
2011-12 | 2.81 | 1066 |
2012-13 | 2.80 | 1063 |
2013-14 | 2.77 | 1052 |
2014-15 | 2.57 | 975 |
2015-16 | 2.70 | 1026 |
2016-17 | 2.80 | 1064 |
2017-18 | 2.68 | 1018 |
2018-19 | 2.82 | 1072 |
2019-20 | 2.72 | 1034 |
2020-21 | 2.69 | 1024 |
2021-22 | 2.82 | 1071 |
2022-23 | 2.86 | 1084 |
2023-24 | 3.28 | 1246 |
2024-25 | 2.93 | 1115 |
SERIE A
Season | Goals Per Game | Goals |
2005-06 | 2.61 | 991 |
2006-07 | 2.55 | 969 |
2007-08 | 2.55 | 970 |
2008-09 | 2.60 | 988 |
2009-10 | 2.61 | 992 |
2010-11 | 2.51 | 955 |
2011-12 | 2.56 | 972 |
2012-13 | 2.64 | 1003 |
2013-14 | 2.72 | 1035 |
2014-15 | 2.69 | 1024 |
2015-16 | 2.58 | 979 |
2016-17 | 2.96 | 1123 |
2017-18 | 2.68 | 1017 |
2018-19 | 2.68 | 1019 |
2019-20 | 3.04 | 1154 |
2020-21 | 3.06 | 1163 |
2021-22 | 2.87 | 1089 |
2022-23 | 2.57 | 978 |
2023-24 | 2.61 | 992 |
2024-25 | 2.56 | 973 |
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EGT Digital’s innovative developments to captivate visitors at SiGMA Asia 2025

The next highly anticipated gaming event on EGT Digital’s calendar is SiGMA Asia, which will be held on June 3rd and 4th in Manila. Together with EGT, the iGaming provider will welcome visitors at booth 1113 to reveal its impressive selection of innovations and bestsellers.
The guests will be able to try out EGT Digital’s wide range of over 140 casino games spanning a variety of themes, as well as further increase their chances of winning with the Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive jackpots. The 4-level multi-denomination Gods & Kings Link will be presented for the first time locally. It received positive feedback after its recent official debut and is expected to get a warm acceptance also from Asian operators and players. Currently including 3 games: Ape of Luck, Glorious Alexander, and Rise of Ra, with more to join in the coming months, it will offer the show attendees numerous bonuses and a lot of fun.
EGT Digital will also demonstrate X-Nave, its in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform, providing all the tools and features needed for building and maintaining a successful online business or for improving current performance. X-Nave includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway. Depending on the operators’ needs, each of them can be used as part of the complete solution or independently, as they can integrate with developments from third-party providers.
“EGT Digital’s products have enormous potential for the local markets, and SIGMA Asia provides us with a great opportunity to showcase them to many potential future clients in the region,” said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines. “In addition, we are also looking forward to the prestigious SiGMA Asia Awards, where our company is shortlisted in the Best Sportsbook Provider 2025 and Best Platform 2025 categories.”
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kwiff unveiled as official betting partner and Back Of Shirt sponsor of Motherwell FC for 2025/26 Season
kwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has been unveiled as the official betting partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor of Motherwell FC ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season in a 2-year agreement at least.
This is kwiff’s debut football partnership in Scotland, and signifies a big step forward as the brand continues to amplify its UK presence. As part of the agreement, kwiff’s branding will feature on the back of the club’s home and away kits, along the bottom.
Garry McGibbon, Director of Spryme Limited, commented: “We’re very pleased to join forces with Motherwell FC, a club with a proud history and passionate fans. Working with Motherwell gives us the perfect chance to introduce our brand to Scottish supporters – and we’re looking forward to getting behind Motherwell in the upcoming campaign.”
Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC, said: “Welcoming kwiff as our Official Betting Partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor for the 2025/26 season is the perfect way to kick-start our campaign. It’s great to have kwiff behind us for the season ahead.”
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Asia
EGT’s Asian-themed products to make a splash at SiGMA Asia 2025

EGT is pleased to announce that it will participate in this year’s edition of SiGMA Asia, which will take place on 03 and 04 June in Manila. “We have prepared a fascinating selection of products developed specifically for the Asian markets, so don’t miss the chance to stop by our booth 1113 and learn more about it!,” said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines.
Among the main highlights will be the 4-level progressive Zhao Cai Shuang Yu jackpot, which will be presented to the local gaming audience for the first time. Housed in the popular slot cabinet G 50 J1 Up, it will dive visitors into the world of its 2 games Prosperity Strike and Rising Coins, enabling them to collect special symbols and win at any bet level, with higher stakes increasing the likelihood of hitting the highest Grand level.
Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, which have already been successfully installed in various gaming venues across different countries, will also be on display. They will invite the guests to embark on captivating adventures that will reward them with riches and lots of fun. Numerous attractive bonus features will add even more thrill to the game, providing additional winning opportunities.
The top-performing G 50 C Up and G 50 J2 Up cabinets and the vast diversity of the General Series multigames will complement EGT’s slot display.
The company will present its ETG developments as well. The attendees will be able to try out the GS 32 T and S 32 T terminals, which feature frameless displays for crystal-clear visuals, numerous ergonomic functionalities, and enormous flexibility, allowing them to participate in endless configurations. The G RSA, EGT’s compact Standalone Automatic Roulette center, will also demonstrate its seamless connectivity to all the company’s play stations. The option to add an American roulette wheel further enriches the gaming choice and guarantees an engaging player experience.
EGT Digital will also showcase its extensive portfolio of iGaming solutions, featuring instant and casino games, jackpot products, as well as the in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave, which comprises four main modules. All this provides operators with a complete solution for building and maintaining a successful online business.
Ms. Manchina concluded: “SIGMA Asia is one of the most important gaming events in the region and I am glad that we will take part in it once again. Our participation in the previous 2 editions was very fruitful, having brought us many valuable new contacts and the opportunity to present our high-potential products to the key players in the local markets. I believe that our performance in 2025 will be the same, and it may even be better. This year, we are even more excited because EGT is a finalist in the SiGMA Asia Awards, where we will compete for the accolade in the Best Land-based Game Feature category.”
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