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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 30 July 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.

The model shortlists 19 fixtures on Friday 30 July 2021. Kolos Kovalivka vs FC Kharkiv sits top on 105% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 105% down to 74%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans six different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 League · Ukraine
Kolos Kovalivka
1 : 0 FT
FC Kharkiv
Win 29%
Draw 38%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#2 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Teplice
1 : 3 FT
Slavia Praha
Win 31%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 37%
Under 2.5 71% BTTS No 63%
#3 Premier Division · Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
3 : 1 FT
St Patrick's Athl.
✓ Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#4 Premier League · Ukraine
Lviv
0 : 3 FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Win 37%
Draw 39%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#5 Super League · China
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
1 : 1 FT
Chongqing Lifan
Win 38%
Draw 37%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 63%
#6 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Lahti
3 : 0 FT
Kooteepee
✓ Win 44%
Draw 27%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 54%
#7 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Zaglebie Lubin
3 : 1 FT
Górnik Łęczna
✓ Win 38%
Draw 38%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 56%
#8 Super League · China
Shandong Luneng
2 : 0 FT
Henan Jianye
Win 37%
Draw 41%
Win 22%
✓ Under 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#9 Premier League · Russia
Krylia Sovetov
0 : 1 FT
Spartak Moscow
Win 27%
Draw 30%
✓ Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#10 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Gornik Zabrze
1 : 3 FT
Lech Poznan
Win 42%
Draw 36%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 63% BTTS No 54%
#11 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Ilves
1 : 0 FT
AC Oulu
✓ Win 47%
Draw 25%
Win 27%
#12 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Karlsruher SC
3 : 0 FT
SV Darmstadt 98
Win 21%
Draw 38%
Win 41%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#13 2. Bundesliga · Germany
SC Paderborn 07
2 : 2 FT
1. FC Nürnberg
Win 21%
Draw 38%
Win 41%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 58%
#14 Primera División · Chile
Universidad de Chile
1 : 1 FT
Nublense
Win 43%
Draw 36%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 61%
#15 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Genk
3 : 4 FT
Oostende
Win 23%
Draw 33%
✓ Win 45%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#16 Premier League · Russia
Arsenal Tula
0 : 3 FT
Rubin
Win 23%
Draw 28%
✓ Win 49%
Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#17 Premier Division · Ireland
Drogheda United
1 : 2 FT
Waterford
Win 51%
Draw 26%
Win 23%
Under 2.5 54%
#18 Super League · China
Shenzhen Ruby FC
2 : 1 FT
Guangzhou Evergrande FC
Win 19%
Draw 31%
Win 50%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#19 Super League · China
Guangzhou R&F
4 : 2 FT
Qingdao Huanghai
✓ Win 53%
Draw 32%
Win 15%
Under 2.5 56%

Showing top 19 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 Friday 30 July 2021?

19 fixtures met the criteria, led by Kolos Kovalivka vs FC Kharkiv at 105% 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.