How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Premiership (Scotland) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.7 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premiership Scotland | 1.7 | 23,300 |
| 2. Super League China | 1.69 | 30,400 |
| 3. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.61 | 32,000 |
| 4. Bundesliga Germany | 1.58 | 30,800 |
| 5. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.56 | 34,100 |
| 6. Premier League Russia | 1.55 | 24,400 |
| 7. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.48 | 24,000 |
| 8. Eliteserien Norway | 1.48 | 24,200 |
| 9. Premier League England | 1.46 | 38,000 |
| 10. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.45 | 32,800 |
| 11. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.42 | 30,700 |
| 12. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.4 | 24,200 |
| 13. Ligue 1 France | 1.36 | 38,000 |
| 14. Bundesliga Austria | 1.36 | 19,400 |
| 15. Super Liga Serbia | 1.34 | 30,000 |
| 16. A-League Australia | 1.34 | 16,300 |
| 17. Super League Switzerland | 1.34 | 18,200 |
| 18. Super League 1 Greece | 1.33 | 24,000 |
| 19. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.32 | 30,800 |
| 20. Major League Soccer United States | 1.3 | 48,600 |
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.