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 1.74 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.74 | 31,200 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.48 | 30,600 |
| 3. La Liga Spain | 1.47 | 38,000 |
| 4. Premier League England | 1.44 | 38,000 |
| 5. Premiership Scotland | 1.43 | 22,800 |
| 6. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.39 | 30,600 |
| 7. Premier League Ukraine | 1.38 | 24,000 |
| 8. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.37 | 24,000 |
| 9. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.34 | 30,200 |
| 10. Superliga Denmark | 1.31 | 19,800 |
| 11. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.29 | 33,000 |
| 12. Super League 1 Greece | 1.27 | 25,200 |
| 13. Serie A Italy | 1.26 | 38,000 |
| 14. Championship England | 1.25 | 55,700 |
| 15. Serie A Brazil | 1.24 | 38,000 |
| 16. A-League Australia | 1.22 | 14,000 |
| 17. Bundesliga Austria | 1.19 | 18,000 |
| 18. Ligue 1 France | 1.18 | 38,000 |
| 19. Ligue 2 France | 1.08 | 38,000 |
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.