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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Friday 8 July 2022

These fixtures have the smallest gap between home and away win probability β€” 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.

Six matches cleared our threshold on Friday 8 July 2022. The strongest reading belongs to Drogheda United vs Dundalk at 98% in the Premier Division. The shortlist runs from 98% down to 77%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Model output for information only β€” 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 Β· Ireland
Drogheda United
1 : 0 FT
Dundalk
Win 33%
Draw 32%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#2 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Shelbourne
3 : 1 FT
Finn Harps
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 54%
#3 Super League Β· China
Guangzhou Evergrande FC
0 : 1 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
Win 27%
Draw 34%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#4 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Jeju United FC
3 : 2 FT
Seongnam FC
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 32%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 60%
#5 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Gangwon FC
3 : 2 FT
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 25%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Super League Β· China
Chengdu Better City
2 : 1 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 24%
Draw 28%
Win 49%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%

Showing top 6 most evenly matched fixtures (draw probability β‰₯ 22%). Predictions are generated by our prediction model and updated daily. For informational purposes only.

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Tightly Contested β€” 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 8 July 2022?

six fixtures met the criteria, led by Drogheda United vs Dundalk at 98% 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.