Which leagues are decided by a single goal?
Share of matches won by exactly one — the closest football gets to a measure of tension.
J1 League (Japan) is the tightest: 47.1% of its matches are settled by a single goal.
| League | Won by one | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. J1 League Japan | 47.1% | 306 |
| 2. Segunda División Spain | 42.9% | 466 |
| 3. Serie A Brazil | 42.9% | 380 |
| 4. Premier League Ukraine | 42.2% | 192 |
| 5. Premier League Russia | 41.7% | 240 |
| 6. K League 1 South Korea | 41.7% | 228 |
| 7. Ligue 2 France | 41.3% | 380 |
| 8. Primeira Liga Portugal | 41.2% | 306 |
| 9. Championship England | 40.8% | 556 |
| 10. Liga I Romania | 40.7% | 268 |
| 11. Major League Soccer United States | 40.6% | 406 |
| 12. Ligue 1 France | 40% | 380 |
| 13. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 39.6% | 270 |
| 14. Allsvenskan Sweden | 39.6% | 240 |
| 15. La Liga Spain | 39.2% | 380 |
| 16. Super Liga Serbia | 39.2% | 296 |
| 17. Eliteserien Norway | 39.2% | 240 |
| 18. Serie B Italy | 38.6% | 342 |
| 19. Premiership Scotland | 38.6% | 228 |
| 20. Bundesliga Austria | 38.5% | 195 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only. Draws are not counted here — they are their own question.