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 1.67 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Austria | 1.67 | 18,000 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.6 | 30,600 |
| 3. Premier League England | 1.52 | 38,000 |
| 4. La Liga Spain | 1.5 | 38,000 |
| 5. Premiership Scotland | 1.46 | 22,800 |
| 6. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.45 | 29,800 |
| 7. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.45 | 31,200 |
| 8. Super League 1 Greece | 1.4 | 31,800 |
| 9. Serie A Italy | 1.35 | 38,000 |
| 10. A-League Australia | 1.34 | 13,900 |
| 11. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.33 | 30,600 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.28 | 24,000 |
| 13. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.27 | 30,600 |
| 14. Superliga Denmark | 1.25 | 19,800 |
| 15. Major League Soccer United States | 1.25 | 33,400 |
| 16. J1 League Japan | 1.24 | 30,600 |
| 17. Championship England | 1.24 | 55,600 |
| 18. Serie A Brazil | 1.18 | 34,000 |
| 19. Ligue 2 France | 1.13 | 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.