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Serie A Matchday 7 Sets 20-Team-Era Low With 11 Goals

Cautious tactics are being blamed for dull games that could weaken Serie A's appeal.

Overview

  • The round delivered four 0-0 draws, and Milan’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina was the only match to reach three goals.
  • Goal output was curbed by standout goalkeeping, including Provedel and Suzuki’s penalty save on Cornet, wayward finishing, shots off the woodwork, and frequent stoppages that reduced effective playing time.
  • The previous low in the 20-team era was 13 goals, recorded on four matchdays in 2004/05, 2010/11, 2017/18 and 2022/23.
  • Through 70 fixtures this season there have been 154 goals at 2.2 per game, a pace Panorama projects far below recent peaks such as 1,163 goals in 2020/21.
  • Analysts link the slump to risk-averse coaching and several relegation duels, note brighter exceptions like Como and Bologna, and warn of damage to Serie A’s international marketability.