Serie A's Top 10 Seasons by Goal Average*:
Rank | Season | Goal Average |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1949/50 | 3.33 |
2 | 1950/51 | 3.14 |
3 | 1947/48 | 3.05 |
4 | 2019/20 | 3.04 |
5 | 2020/21 | 3.01 |
6 | 1946/47 | 3.00 |
7 | 1951/52 | 2.98 |
8 | 1958/59 | 2.93 |
9 | 2021/22 | 2.87 |
10 | 1992/93 | 2.82 |
*Source: OPTA Analyst
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Catenaccio? Serie A matches long-standing record
Italy's top flight is historically known for its defensive approaches. The current season counters this popular perception.
Among fans, Serie A still often has a reputation for being a defensively-minded league.
Even if this may still be in its DNA: Objectively speaking, this has changed significantly in the last 20 years. Three of the last six seasons, measured by goals per game, ranked among the top 10 highest-scoring Serie A seasons.
This trend is particularly evident in the current season.
Longest Streak in Almost 80 Years
It took no less than 54 league matches before a game ended 0-0 for the first time: Como and AS Roma played out a goalless draw on Sunday in matchday six. The last time it took so long for the season's first 0-0 was almost 80 (!) years ago.
In the 1949/50 season, it was matchday seven when AC Milan and Lazio Rom drew 0-0 for the first time at San Siro. That season also saw the record goal average, which stands to this day: 3.33 goals were scored on average per game.
In the current season, the league has an average of 2.9. If this is maintained, it would be the seventh-best season in history in this regard.
