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 1.59 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Austria | 1.59 | 19,700 |
| 2. Super Liga Serbia | 1.59 | 38,000 |
| 3. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.54 | 31,400 |
| 4. Eliteserien Norway | 1.53 | 24,100 |
| 5. Premier League Russia | 1.5 | 24,000 |
| 6. Premier League Ukraine | 1.47 | 18,200 |
| 7. Bundesliga Germany | 1.44 | 30,800 |
| 8. Premier League England | 1.43 | 38,000 |
| 9. Premiership Scotland | 1.42 | 23,400 |
| 10. Serie A Italy | 1.4 | 38,000 |
| 11. Major League Soccer United States | 1.39 | 31,600 |
| 12. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.36 | 30,800 |
| 13. Ligue 1 France | 1.35 | 38,200 |
| 14. J1 League Japan | 1.35 | 30,600 |
| 15. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.35 | 33,200 |
| 16. A-League Australia | 1.35 | 16,100 |
| 17. HNL Croatia | 1.33 | 18,000 |
| 18. K League 1 South Korea | 1.3 | 16,200 |
| 19. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.29 | 24,000 |
| 20. Super League Switzerland | 1.29 | 18,200 |
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.