How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Eredivisie (Netherlands) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.61 goals.
How wide is the average result? | League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.61 | 31,100 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.49 | 30,600 |
| 3. La Liga Spain | 1.47 | 38,000 |
| 4. Premiership Scotland | 1.47 | 20,800 |
| 5. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.35 | 26,600 |
| 6. Premier League England | 1.28 | 38,000 |
| 7. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.23 | 24,000 |
| 8. Serie A Italy | 1.21 | 38,000 |
| 9. Serie A Brazil | 1.14 | 37,000 |
| 10. Ligue 1 France | 1.11 | 38,000 |
| 11. Ligue 2 France | 1.09 | 37,000 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only. A draw contributes zero, which is what makes this a measure of the league rather than of its winners.
