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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Thursday 1 September 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.

14 fixtures cleared the bar on Thursday 1 September 2022. Bologna vs Salernitana sits top on 100% in the Serie A. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 63%, 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 Serie A · Italy
Atalanta
3 : 1 FT
Torino
Win 32%
Draw 33%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#2 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Abha
0 : 4 FT
Al Shabab
Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 54%
#3 Super League · China
Changchun Yatai
0 : 1 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 37%
Draw 32%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#4 Eredivisie · Netherlands
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 1 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Telstar
0 : 1 FT
De Graafschap
Win 35%
Draw 23%
✓ Win 42%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Raed
1 : 0 FT
Al Wehda Club
✓ Win 40%
Draw 30%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#7 Serie A · Italy
Bologna
1 : 1 FT
Salernitana
Win 37%
✓ Draw 38%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 55%
#8 Super League · China
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
0 : 0 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
Win 25%
Draw 33%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#9 Canadian Premier League · Canada
Valour
1 : 0 FT
Forge
Win 26%
Draw 29%
Win 45%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#10 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Anderlecht
0 : 1 FT
Gent
Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 61%
#11 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Haka
2 : 1 FT
Honka
Win 27%
Draw 23%
Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#12 Premier League · England
Leicester
0 : 1 FT
Manchester United
Win 52%
Draw 26%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 56%
#13 Super League · China
Dalian Aerbin
5 : 1 FT
Shenzhen Ruby FC
✓ Win 56%
Draw 23%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#14 Super League · China
Hangzhou Greentown
3 : 0 FT
Guangzhou Evergrande FC
✓ Win 62%
Draw 26%
Win 12%
Under 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS No 62% ✓ Hangzhou Greentown Clean Sheet 55%

Showing top 14 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 Thursday 1 September 2022?

14 fixtures met the criteria, led by Bologna vs Salernitana at 100% 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.