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. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.52 | 31,100 |
| 3. Premier League England | 1.51 | 38,000 |
| 4. Serie A Italy | 1.48 | 38,000 |
| 5. La Liga Spain | 1.47 | 38,000 |
| 6. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.47 | 24,000 |
| 7. HNL Croatia | 1.45 | 18,000 |
| 8. Ligue 1 France | 1.44 | 38,000 |
| 9. Super League Switzerland | 1.43 | 18,000 |
| 10. Premiership Scotland | 1.43 | 22,800 |
| 11. A-League Australia | 1.43 | 13,800 |
| 12. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.41 | 30,600 |
| 13. Bundesliga Germany | 1.41 | 30,600 |
| 14. Super Liga Serbia | 1.39 | 29,600 |
| 15. Superliga Denmark | 1.36 | 24,300 |
| 16. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.36 | 18,200 |
| 17. Super League 1 Greece | 1.34 | 25,200 |
| 18. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.32 | 27,000 |
| 19. Eliteserien Norway | 1.3 | 24,000 |
| 20. Super League China | 1.29 | 24,000 |
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.