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 1.79 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Austria | 1.79 | 19,500 |
| 2. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.68 | 23,200 |
| 3. Premier League Ukraine | 1.53 | 18,600 |
| 4. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.49 | 23,200 |
| 5. Super Liga Serbia | 1.47 | 24,000 |
| 6. Super League Switzerland | 1.46 | 18,200 |
| 7. Premiership Scotland | 1.45 | 17,900 |
| 8. Premier League England | 1.45 | 38,000 |
| 9. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.44 | 24,200 |
| 10. Major League Soccer United States | 1.42 | 41,800 |
| 11. Serie A Italy | 1.39 | 38,000 |
| 12. HNL Croatia | 1.39 | 18,000 |
| 13. Super League China | 1.38 | 24,000 |
| 14. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.36 | 30,600 |
| 15. Liga MX Mexico | 1.35 | 27,400 |
| 16. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.33 | 24,000 |
| 17. Eliteserien Norway | 1.33 | 24,000 |
| 18. Superliga Denmark | 1.33 | 24,300 |
| 19. A-League Australia | 1.32 | 14,700 |
| 20. Ligue 1 France | 1.29 | 27,900 |
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.