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 1.53 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Austria | 1.53 | 18,000 |
| 2. La Liga Spain | 1.48 | 38,000 |
| 3. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.48 | 31,100 |
| 4. Premiership Scotland | 1.47 | 22,800 |
| 5. Premier League Ukraine | 1.46 | 18,100 |
| 6. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.44 | 30,200 |
| 7. Super League 1 Greece | 1.44 | 31,700 |
| 8. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.39 | 30,600 |
| 9. Bundesliga Germany | 1.34 | 30,600 |
| 10. A-League Australia | 1.34 | 14,000 |
| 11. Ligue 1 France | 1.31 | 38,000 |
| 12. J1 League Japan | 1.3 | 30,600 |
| 13. Premier League England | 1.29 | 38,000 |
| 14. Major League Soccer United States | 1.27 | 33,700 |
| 15. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.26 | 30,600 |
| 16. Championship England | 1.26 | 55,700 |
| 17. Superliga Denmark | 1.25 | 19,800 |
| 18. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.22 | 30,600 |
| 19. Serie A Brazil | 1.2 | 38,000 |
| 20. Serie A Italy | 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.