How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Eliteserien (Norway) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1.67 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eliteserien Norway | 1.67 | 24,100 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.5 | 30,700 |
| 3. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.49 | 30,600 |
| 4. Super League Switzerland | 1.48 | 22,900 |
| 5. Superliga Denmark | 1.44 | 19,200 |
| 6. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.43 | 24,200 |
| 7. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.42 | 30,800 |
| 8. Super League China | 1.4 | 24,000 |
| 9. HNL Croatia | 1.39 | 18,000 |
| 10. Ligue 1 France | 1.39 | 30,700 |
| 11. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.38 | 30,800 |
| 12. Premier League Ukraine | 1.36 | 24,200 |
| 13. Major League Soccer United States | 1.36 | 53,300 |
| 14. Super League 1 Greece | 1.35 | 23,600 |
| 15. Super Liga Serbia | 1.3 | 29,600 |
| 16. Premiership Scotland | 1.3 | 23,400 |
| 17. Serie A Brazil | 1.3 | 38,000 |
| 18. Bundesliga Austria | 1.3 | 19,500 |
| 19. Liga MX Mexico | 1.29 | 33,600 |
| 20. A-League Australia | 1.28 | 16,100 |
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.