How wide is the average result?
The average winning margin, draws included as zero — one number for how competitive a league is.
Eredivisie (Países Baixos) is the least competitive: an average margin of 1,61 goals.
| League | Average margin | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Países Baixos | 1.61 | 31.100 |
| 2. Campeonato Alemão de Futebol Alemanha | 1.49 | 30.600 |
| 3. La Liga Espanha | 1.47 | 38.000 |
| 4. Premiership Escócia | 1.47 | 20.800 |
| 5. Jupiler Pro League Bélgica | 1.35 | 26.600 |
| 6. Championship Escócia | 1.31 | 17.000 |
| 7. Premier League Inglaterra | 1.28 | 38.000 |
| 8. Primeira Liga Portugal | 1.23 | 24.000 |
| 9. Campeonato Italiano de Futebol - Série A Itália | 1.21 | 38.000 |
| 10. Serie A Brasil | 1.14 | 37.000 |
| 11. Ligue 1 França | 1.11 | 38.000 |
| 12. Ligue 2 França | 1.09 | 37.000 |
Showing every competition. Major competitions only
League play only. A draw contributes zero, which is what makes this a measure of the league rather than of its winners.