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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Monday 18 April 2022

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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Monday 18 April 2022. Vicenza Virtus vs Perugia sits top on 101% in the Serie B. The shortlist runs from 101% down to 80%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans seven different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

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 League One · England
Morecambe
1 : 1 FT
Portsmouth
Win 34%
Draw 32%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#2 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Mariehamn
1 : 1 FT
Honka
Win 36%
Draw 31%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 59%
#3 Championship · England
Cardiff
0 : 1 FT
Luton
Win 34%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#4 League Two · England
Tranmere
2 : 0 FT
Exeter City
Win 33%
Draw 32%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#5 Eliteserien · Norway
ODD Ballklubb
2 : 1 FT
Viking
✓ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#6 Veikkausliiga · Finland
HIFK Helsinki
0 : 3 FT
Lahti
Win 34%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 37%
Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#7 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Legia Warszawa
0 : 1 FT
Piast Gliwice
Win 34%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#8 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Slask Wroclaw
1 : 1 FT
Wisla Krakow
Win 37%
Draw 31%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 59%
#9 Serie A · Italy
Napoli
1 : 1 FT
AS Roma
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#10 Eliteserien · Norway
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1 : 1 FT
Rosenborg
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#11 Championship · England
Middlesbrough
0 : 2 FT
Huddersfield
Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#12 Championship · England
Bristol City
1 : 1 FT
Sheffield Utd
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#13 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong Utrecht
0 : 1 FT
Den Bosch
Win 32%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 39%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#14 Serie B · Italy
Vicenza Virtus
1 : 2 FT
Perugia
Win 28%
Draw 36%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 57%
#15 Eliteserien · Norway
Ham-Kam
3 : 0 FT
Sandefjord
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#16 Super League 1 · Greece
PAS Giannina
2 : 3 FT
AEK Athens FC
Win 40%
Draw 29%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%
#17 Primera División · Chile
Nublense
2 : 1 FT
Everton de Vina
✓ Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 58%
#18 Championship · England
Blackburn
0 : 1 FT
Stoke City
Win 41%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#19 Superettan · Sweden
IF Brommapojkarna
2 : 2 FT
Skövde AIK
Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#20 Serie A · Italy
Atalanta
1 : 2 FT
Hellas Verona
Win 41%
Draw 28%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

Showing top 20 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 18 April 2022?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Vicenza Virtus vs Perugia at 101% 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.