How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Bundesliga (Germany) is the least competitive: an average margin of 2.06 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Germany | 2.06 | 1,800 |
| 2. HNL Croatia | 1.93 | 2,900 |
| 3. Bundesliga Austria | 1.87 | 3,000 |
| 4. Super League 1 Greece | 1.71 | 2,100 |
| 5. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 1.69 | 4,500 |
| 6. J1 League Japan | 1.68 | 14,800 |
| 7. Eredivisie Netherlands | 1.66 | 4,400 |
| 8. Allsvenskan Sweden | 1.57 | 7,500 |
| 9. Eliteserien Norway | 1.54 | 6,300 |
| 10. Super Liga Serbia | 1.49 | 5,300 |
| 11. La Liga Spain | 1.49 | 4,100 |
| 12. Premier League Ukraine | 1.46 | 3,900 |
| 13. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.42 | 3,600 |
| 14. Super League Switzerland | 1.41 | 3,900 |
| 15. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.41 | 4,400 |
| 16. Serie A Italy | 1.4 | 3,000 |
| 17. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.36 | 3,600 |
| 18. Liga MX Mexico | 1.35 | 6,000 |
| 19. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 1.33 | 5,400 |
| 20. Superliga Denmark | 1.33 | 4,200 |
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.