How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Super League (China) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.54 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Super League China | 1.54 | 24,000 |
| 2. Premiership Scotland | 1.54 | 23,400 |
| 3. Ligue 1 France | 1.53 | 30,700 |
| 4. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.5 | 31,700 |
| 5. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.46 | 30,600 |
| 6. Bundesliga Germany | 1.45 | 30,800 |
| 7. Super Liga Serbia | 1.42 | 30,000 |
| 8. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.42 | 24,200 |
| 9. Premier League England | 1.41 | 38,000 |
| 10. Premier League Russia | 1.4 | 24,400 |
| 11. Eliteserien Norway | 1.38 | 24,200 |
| 12. Super League Switzerland | 1.37 | 23,000 |
| 13. A-League Australia | 1.37 | 17,600 |
| 14. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.36 | 34,200 |
| 15. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.35 | 30,700 |
| 16. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.34 | 31,500 |
| 17. Major League Soccer United States | 1.34 | 51,200 |
| 18. Ligue 2 France | 1.33 | 31,000 |
| 19. Bundesliga Austria | 1.33 | 19,500 |
| 20. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.33 | 30,800 |
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.