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 LaLiga Spagnola (Spagna) the opening goal is worth most: the side that scores first wins 71,4% of the time.
| League | First scorer wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. LaLiga Spagnola Spagna | 71.4% | 353 |
| 2. Premiership Scozia | 71.1% | 197 |
| 3. Serie A Italia | 70.2% | 346 |
| 4. Liga Portugal Portogallo | 69.8% | 215 |
| 5. Pro League Belgio | 68.3% | 246 |
| 6. Fußball-Bundesliga Germania | 67.8% | 292 |
| 7. Ligue 1 Francia | 66.1% | 336 |
| 8. Serie A Brasile | 65.6% | 334 |
| 9. Ligue 2 Francia | 64.6% | 328 |
| 10. Premier League Inghilterra | 63.5% | 345 |
| 11. Eredivisie Paesi Bassi | 62.5% | 293 |
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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.