How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Bundesliga (Austria) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.63 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Austria | 1.63 | 18,000 |
| 2. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.57 | 31,200 |
| 3. Premier League Ukraine | 1.55 | 23,900 |
| 4. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.44 | 30,200 |
| 5. Bundesliga Germany | 1.43 | 30,600 |
| 6. La Liga Spain | 1.43 | 38,000 |
| 7. Superliga Denmark | 1.39 | 19,800 |
| 8. Serie A Italy | 1.31 | 38,000 |
| 9. A-League Australia | 1.31 | 13,800 |
| 10. J1 League Japan | 1.29 | 30,600 |
| 11. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.29 | 24,000 |
| 12. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.25 | 30,200 |
| 13. Premier League England | 1.25 | 38,000 |
| 14. Ligue 1 France | 1.24 | 38,000 |
| 15. Premiership Scotland | 1.23 | 22,800 |
| 16. Major League Soccer United States | 1.23 | 33,800 |
| 17. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.22 | 30,600 |
| 18. Super League 1 Greece | 1.22 | 25,300 |
| 19. Championship England | 1.2 | 55,600 |
| 20. Serie A Brazil | 1.19 | 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.