Does the first goal decide the match?
How often the side that opens the scoring goes on to win. Across the majors it is roughly seven times in ten — but not everywhere.
In Serie A (Brazil) the opening goal is worth most: the side that scores first wins 76.5% of the time.
| League | First scorer wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serie A Brazil | 76.5% | 341 |
| 2. Premier League Ukraine | 72.8% | 158 |
| 3. A-League Australia | 70.5% | 129 |
| 4. Primeira Liga Portugal | 70.5% | 285 |
| 5. Süper Lig Türkiye | 70% | 283 |
| 6. Bundesliga Austria | 69.6% | 168 |
| 7. Major League Soccer United States | 69.6% | 332 |
| 8. Superliga Denmark | 69.6% | 184 |
| 9. Ligue 1 France | 68.8% | 346 |
| 10. Premier League England | 68.4% | 348 |
| 11. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 68.1% | 407 |
| 12. Premiership Scotland | 67.6% | 213 |
| 13. Championship England | 67.6% | 500 |
| 14. Bundesliga Germany | 67% | 282 |
| 15. J1 League Japan | 66.7% | 285 |
| 16. Eredivisie Netherlands | 66.4% | 298 |
| 17. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 66.3% | 282 |
| 18. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 64.3% | 283 |
| 19. Ligue 2 France | 64% | 328 |
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The first goal event of each finished match, by minute and order. Own goals count for the side they were credited to.