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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Monday 5 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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Monday 5 September 2022. The strongest reading belongs to Minai vs Kolos Kovalivka at 100% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 71%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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 Premier League · Ukraine
Minai
1 : 1 FT
Kolos Kovalivka
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 60%
#2 Canadian Premier League · Canada
HFX Wanderers FC
0 : 0 FT
Cavalry FC
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#3 Ligue 2 · France
PAU
2 : 2 FT
Saint Etienne
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#4 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Boavista
1 : 0 FT
Pacos Ferreira
✓ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
#5 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Mjallby AIF
1 : 4 FT
IFK Goteborg
Win 33%
Draw 28%
✓ Win 38%
Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 53%
#6 Süper Lig · Turkey
Galatasaray
2 : 1 FT
Gaziantep FK
✓ Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#7 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Chaves
1 : 1 FT
Rio Ave
Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#8 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong Ajax
4 : 0 FT
Heracles
✓ Win 43%
Draw 22%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#9 Championship · England
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 FT
Sunderland
✓ Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
BTTS Yes 55%
#10 Superettan · Sweden
Dalkurd FF
0 : 2 FT
IF Brommapojkarna
Win 30%
Draw 28%
✓ Win 42%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 59%
#11 La Liga · Spain
Valladolid
1 : 0 FT
Almeria
Win 29%
Draw 28%
Win 43%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#12 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Wisla Plock
1 : 1 FT
Gornik Zabrze
Win 47%
Draw 22%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Premier League · Ukraine
Oleksandria
1 : 3 FT
Metal Kharkiv
Win 42%
Draw 34%
Win 24%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#14 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong PSV U21
0 : 3 FT
FC OSS
Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
#15 Serie A · Italy
Torino
1 : 0 FT
Lecce
✓ Win 40%
Draw 39%
Win 20%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#16 Serie A · Italy
Salernitana
2 : 2 FT
Empoli
Win 44%
Draw 35%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 60%
#17 Allsvenskan · Sweden
IFK Varnamo
3 : 2 FT
Helsingborg
✓ Win 47%
Draw 29%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 59%
#18 Superettan · Sweden
IK brage
1 : 2 FT
Utsikten
Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#19 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong AZ
3 : 1 FT
Dordrecht
✓ Win 52%
Draw 24%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#20 Allsvenskan · Sweden
IFK Norrkoping
4 : 1 FT
Hammarby FF
Win 23%
Draw 24%
Win 53%

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 5 September 2022?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Minai vs Kolos Kovalivka 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.