Insights
Clutch & Bottle
2025/26 · Europe's top five · 125 finished matches processed
Season story · AI from board data
Clutch & Bottle: Late Goals and Points Dropped in 2025 Season
In the 2025 season, Borussia Mönchengladbach leads the Bundesliga with an impressive 4 late goals scored and none conceded in the final minutes of matches, averaging 1.33 late goals per match across 3 games. They are closely followed by Union Berlin, who also excel with 3 late goals for and none against, showcasing their ability to finish strong.
In Serie A, AS Roma and AC Milan both managed to score 3 late goals, with Roma conceding just 1 in the process. This late-game effectiveness is crucial as teams fight for points in the closing stages. Notably, Lorient in Ligue 1 also scored 3 late goals without conceding, demonstrating their resilience.
On the flip side, Real Sociedad leads the points dropped category in La Liga, having lost 7 points after leading in 3 matches. Monaco and Strasbourg in Ligue 1 also struggled, dropping 6 and 5 points respectively, highlighting their inability to maintain leads.
Defensively, Atalanta and FSV Mainz 05 both faced late goals against them, conceding 3 in 3 matches. This vulnerability in the closing stages can be detrimental as teams aim to secure valuable points.
As the season progresses, these statistics will be vital for fans comparing sides and understanding their teams' performances. The tables below are the source of truth.
Synced with a per-league cap of 25 finished matches.
What we measure (real events)
Clutch counts goals scored after the 80th minute (including stoppage), rebuilt from API goal timelines. Bottle counts points dropped after a side had been ahead: lead then draw costs 2 points; lead then loss costs 3. Rates use the same counts — not invented “mentality” scores.
How that shows up across a season: How late goals rewrite season narratives.
Late-goal leaders
Goals for after 80′ · per-match rate · late goals conceded (same window).
| # | TEAM | LATE FOR | / MATCH | LATE AG. | MATCHES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia MönchengladbachBundesliga | 4 | 1.33 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  LorientLigue 1 | 3 | 1.50 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Union BerlinBundesliga | 3 | 1.50 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  AC MilanSerie A | 3 | 1.00 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 |  AS RomaSerie A | 3 | 1.00 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |  ValenciaLa Liga | 3 | 1.00 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  NiceLigue 1 | 3 | 0.75 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |  Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  SunderlandPremier League | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Bayern MünchenBundesliga | 2 | 0.67 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |  FC St. PauliBundesliga | 2 | 0.67 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  FiorentinaSerie A | 2 | 0.67 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |  MallorcaLa Liga | 2 | 0.67 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Manchester CityPremier League | 2 | 0.67 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 |  Paris FCLigue 1 | 2 | 0.67 | 0 | 3 |
Points dropped from winning positions
Led, then failed to win · bottled matches · fail rate when they had led.
| # | TEAM | PTS DROPPED | BOTTLED | FAIL % | TIMES LED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Real SociedadLa Liga | 7 | 3 | 100% | 3 |
| 2 |  MonacoLigue 1 | 6 | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| 3 |  EvertonPremier League | 5 | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| 4 |  StrasbourgLigue 1 | 5 | 2 | 50% | 4 |
| 5 |  VfL WolfsburgBundesliga | 5 | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| 6 |  WolvesPremier League | 4 | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| 7 | AC MilanSerie A | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| 8 |  AlavesLa Liga | 3 | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| 9 |  BarcelonaLa Liga | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| 10 |  Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| 11 |  ChelseaPremier League | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| 12 | Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga | 3 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
| 13 | FC St. PauliBundesliga | 3 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
| 14 | LorientLigue 1 | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| 15 | Manchester CityPremier League | 3 | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Late goals conceded
Who ships goals after 80′ — the flip side of clutch finishing.
| # | TEAM | LATE AGAINST | MATCHES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AtalantaSerie A | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |  FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |  MetzLigue 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 |  OviedoLa Liga | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Saint EtienneLigue 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 6 |  1899 HoffenheimBundesliga | 2 | 2 |
| 7 |  Borussia DortmundBundesliga | 2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Crystal PalacePremier League | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | EvertonPremier League | 2 | 3 |
| 10 |  FC AugsburgBundesliga | 2 | 2 |
| 11 |  JuventusSerie A | 2 | 2 |
| 12 |  ParmaSerie A | 2 | 3 |
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