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Best Defensive Football Leagues 2024
Defenses win championships. We analyzed match data to rank the top leagues by Fewest Goals Conceded Per Match.
Toughest Defense
Serie A
2.36
Goals conceded per match average.
Defensive Rankings
Sorted by Lowest Conceded
Methodology
This ranking ranks leagues by "Goals Conceded Per Match". A lower number indicates stronger defensive performances across the league. Only regular season matches are included.
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