How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Premier League (Ukraine) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.57 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premier League Ukraine | 1.57 | 18,200 |
| 2. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.5 | 31,100 |
| 3. A-League Australia | 1.46 | 13,900 |
| 4. Bundesliga Germany | 1.46 | 30,600 |
| 5. Premiership Scotland | 1.42 | 22,800 |
| 6. Superliga Denmark | 1.42 | 19,800 |
| 7. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.4 | 30,600 |
| 8. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.38 | 29,800 |
| 9. Bundesliga Austria | 1.37 | 18,000 |
| 10. Major League Soccer United States | 1.34 | 35,400 |
| 11. Ligue 1 France | 1.33 | 38,000 |
| 12. Premier League England | 1.29 | 38,000 |
| 13. J1 League Japan | 1.28 | 30,800 |
| 14. Serie A Brazil | 1.28 | 38,000 |
| 15. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.27 | 30,600 |
| 16. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.26 | 30,600 |
| 17. Championship England | 1.17 | 55,700 |
| 18. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 1.1 | 46,800 |
| 19. Ligue 2 France | 1.09 | 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.