How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Eredivisie (Netherlands) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.82 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.82 | 31,200 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.64 | 30,800 |
| 3. Premier League England | 1.53 | 38,000 |
| 4. HNL Croatia | 1.52 | 18,000 |
| 5. Premiership Scotland | 1.52 | 22,800 |
| 6. Super League China | 1.5 | 24,000 |
| 7. A-League Australia | 1.49 | 13,600 |
| 8. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.48 | 24,000 |
| 9. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.44 | 30,600 |
| 10. Super League 1 Greece | 1.43 | 24,000 |
| 11. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.43 | 24,000 |
| 12. Major League Soccer United States | 1.4 | 40,600 |
| 13. Bundesliga Austria | 1.39 | 19,500 |
| 14. Super League Switzerland | 1.37 | 18,000 |
| 15. Liga MX Mexico | 1.36 | 33,400 |
| 16. Super Liga Serbia | 1.36 | 29,600 |
| 17. Premier League Ukraine | 1.35 | 19,200 |
| 18. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.34 | 27,000 |
| 19. Ekstraklasa Poland | 1.33 | 29,600 |
| 20. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.31 | 30,600 |
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.