Level is the average rating of each league's clubs on the global scale (attack + defence, from closing betting-market prices). The goal ratio is what the gap means on the pitch: goals an average club of the stronger league scores for each one it concedes to an average club of the other, on neutral ground. The record is every Champions League, Europa League and Conference League meeting between the two leagues' clubs — their best sides, over seasons the ratings have moved past, so it is history, not the measurement.
As of 28 October 2026, the Bundesliga is stronger than Ligue 1: an average Bundesliga club would score 1.18 goals for every one it concedes against an average Ligue 1 club on neutral ground. In European competition since 2022-23, Bundesliga clubs have won 16, drawn 8 and lost 9 of 33 meetings with Ligue 1 clubs.
League strength
The average rating of each league's clubs on the global scale — every club rating and trend line above is relative to it. Hover the trend for where the season started.
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League
Level
3
Bundesliga18 clubs
+0.22
5
Ligue 118 clubs
+0.06
Bundesliga vs Ligue 1 in Europe
Every Champions League, Europa League and Conference League meeting between Bundesliga and Ligue 1 clubs since 2022-23, counted from the Bundesliga side. Each club is placed in the league it played in that season. Euro clubs are each league's best, not its average, so this is history beside the rating, not part of it.