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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Thursday 20 October 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.

The model shortlists ten fixtures on Thursday 20 October 2022. Malmo FF vs Djurgardens IF sits top on 94% in the Allsvenskan. The shortlist runs from 94% down to 69%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Allsvenskan supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 La Liga Β· Spain
Osasuna
1 : 0 FT
Espanyol
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Fulham
3 : 0 FT
Aston Villa
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 60%
#3 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Degerfors IF
3 : 1 FT
IFK Goteborg
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 30%
Win 30%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#4 La Liga Β· Spain
Barcelona
3 : 0 FT
Villarreal
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 34%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS No 69%
#5 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Malmo FF
2 : 3 FT
Djurgardens IF
Win 41%
Draw 36%
Win 23%
Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 63%
#6 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Kalmar FF
1 : 2 FT
Mjallby AIF
Win 44%
Draw 38%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 79% BTTS No 71% Kalmar FF Clean Sheet 57%
#7 Super League Β· Switzerland
Grasshoppers
2 : 3 FT
Servette FC
Win 50%
Draw 26%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#8 La Liga Β· Spain
Almeria
3 : 2 FT
Girona
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 25%
Win 24%
#9 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Basel 1893
0 : 0 FT
FC Zurich
Win 53%
Draw 26%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 60%
#10 Premier League Β· England
Leicester
2 : 0 FT
Leeds
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 24%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 58%

Showing top 10 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 Thursday 20 October 2022?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Malmo FF vs Djurgardens IF at 94% 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.