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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Monday 3 May 2021

These fixtures have the smallest gap between home and away win probability — meaning neither team has a significant edge. Our prediction model scores each fixture by how evenly the outcome probabilities are spread across all three results. Fixtures at the top are closest to a perfect 33% / 33% / 33% split, making them prime candidates for the draw and double-chance markets.

17 matches cleared our threshold on Monday 3 May 2021. The strongest reading belongs to D. Melipilla vs U. Catolica at 109% in the Primera División. The shortlist runs from 109% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Premier Division supplies four of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

Model output for information only — not betting advice. See the model's accuracy record.

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Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.

#1 Premier Division · Ireland
Drogheda United
1 : 1 FT
Bohemians
Win 29%
✓ Draw 36%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 79% BTTS No 70%
#2 Bundesliga · Germany
FSV Mainz 05
1 : 1 FT
Hertha BSC
Win 37%
Draw 33%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 58%
#3 Primera División · Chile
D. Melipilla
2 : 0 FT
U. Catolica
Win 23%
Draw 43%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 80% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#4 Super League · China
Qingdao Huanghai
0 : 1 FT
Guangzhou R&F
Win 28%
Draw 34%
✓ Win 39%
BTTS Yes 57%
#5 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Djurgardens IF
3 : 1 FT
Malmo FF
✓ Win 40%
Draw 30%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 57%
#6 Premier Division · Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
3 : 0 FT
Waterford
✓ Win 43%
Draw 28%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#7 Premier Division · Ireland
Derry City
1 : 2 FT
Finn Harps
Win 24%
Draw 37%
✓ Win 39%
Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 65%
#8 Premier Division · Ireland
Sligo Rovers
1 : 1 FT
St Patrick's Athl.
Win 22%
Draw 36%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 77% BTTS No 69%
#9 Super League · China
Chongqing Lifan
2 : 2 FT
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
Win 21%
Draw 34%
Win 45%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%
#10 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Mjallby AIF
1 : 0 FT
Degerfors IF
✓ Win 48%
Draw 28%
Win 24%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#11 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Lahti
2 : 1 FT
Inter Turku
✓ Win 47%
Draw 32%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 68%
#12 Veikkausliiga · Finland
SJK
1 : 1 FT
Kooteepee
Win 47%
Draw 32%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 68%
#13 Veikkausliiga · Finland
HIFK Helsinki
2 : 0 FT
Haka
✓ Win 47%
Draw 32%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#14 Veikkausliiga · Finland
AC Oulu
0 : 2 FT
Ilves
Win 47%
Draw 32%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#15 Superettan · Sweden
Jonkopings Sodra
1 : 1 FT
Trelleborg
Win 50%
Draw 33%
Win 17%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#16 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Honka
0 : 2 FT
Mariehamn
Win 52%
Draw 29%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 66%
#17 Premier Division · Ireland
Longford Town
2 : 2 FT
Dundalk
Win 17%
Draw 29%
Win 54%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 63%

Showing top 17 most evenly matched fixtures (draw probability ≥ 22%). Predictions are generated by our prediction model and updated daily. For informational purposes only.

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Tightly Contested — common questions

What does the Tightly Contested market mean?

Tightly Contested settles on whether a match is close to a three-way coin toss between home, draw and away. It is one of the most commonly offered football markets and is priced by every major bookmaker.

How does Fixture360 calculate tightly contested probability?

Our Poisson model estimates each team's expected goals from their attack and defence strengths, then builds a probability for every possible scoreline. The outcome evenness shown here is how evenly the model spreads probability across all three results. No bookmaker odds are used as an input — the model is independent of the market.

How many fixtures qualified for Tightly Contested on Monday 3 May 2021?

17 fixtures met the criteria, led by D. Melipilla vs U. Catolica at 109% outcome evenness.

Which fixtures appear on this page?

Fixtures with the smallest spread between home, draw and away probability, ranked strongest first. The page defaults to today; the date strip moves to other days, and only fixtures with enough underlying result history to generate a model snapshot are eligible.

How accurate are these tightly contested predictions?

Every settled prediction is scored and published on our model accuracy page, broken down by market and league. Treat any single day as a small sample — the model is built to be judged over hundreds of fixtures, not one card.

Are these predictions betting tips?

No. These are model outputs published for information, with no stake or return implied. Gambling carries real financial risk — please read our responsible gambling guidance.