As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season capped off its 14th matchweek, notable changes in attacking, defensive and overall tactical trends have emerged as compared to the previous season. The numbers not only paint a vivid picture of an action-packed campaign but also lay the foundation for storylines that deserve further exploration. Here are three key narratives that emerge from the data. Goal-scoring surge An increase in the number of goals scored can be seen as at the conclusion of matchweek 14, as a total of 252 goals had been netted, a 23.53% rise from the 204 goals seen at the same point last season. This surge has been driven by a collective shift toward more attacking football, with as many as four teams, i.e. NorthEast United FC (29), Bengaluru FC (27), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (26), Odisha FC (25) having found the back of the net 25 times or more already. The most significant change is reflected in the average goals per match, which has increased from 2.55 in 2023-24 to 3 this …