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 1.56 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premier League Ukraine | 1.56 | 14,300 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.56 | 30,800 |
| 3. Premier League England | 1.51 | 38,000 |
| 4. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.49 | 32,200 |
| 5. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.48 | 33,200 |
| 6. Eliteserien Norway | 1.44 | 24,000 |
| 7. Super League Switzerland | 1.43 | 18,200 |
| 8. A-League Australia | 1.41 | 16,200 |
| 9. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.4 | 30,800 |
| 10. Super Liga Serbia | 1.39 | 30,000 |
| 11. Liga I Romania | 1.36 | 31,600 |
| 12. HNL Croatia | 1.36 | 18,000 |
| 13. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.34 | 38,000 |
| 14. Ligue 1 France | 1.34 | 38,100 |
| 15. Serie A Italy | 1.33 | 38,000 |
| 16. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.32 | 30,800 |
| 17. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.32 | 24,200 |
| 18. Bundesliga Austria | 1.32 | 19,500 |
| 19. Super League China | 1.31 | 18,000 |
| 20. Championship England | 1.29 | 55,600 |
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.