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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 17 February 2023

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 Friday 17 February 2023. Widzew Łódź vs Slask Wroclaw led the list at 92% in the Ekstraklasa. The shortlist runs from 92% down to 73%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 Division · Ireland
Cork City
1 : 2 FT
Bohemians
Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 54%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Telstar
1 : 1 FT
Jong PSV U21
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#3 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Eintracht Braunschweig
2 : 3 FT
Holstein Kiel
Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#4 Primeira Liga · Portugal
GIL Vicente
1 : 1 FT
Vizela
Win 39%
Draw 30%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Dordrecht
1 : 2 FT
VVV Venlo
Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#6 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Widzew Łódź
1 : 0 FT
Slask Wroclaw
Win 30%
Draw 31%
Win 39%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#7 Championship · England
Cardiff
1 : 0 FT
Reading
✓ Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#8 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
KV Mechelen
2 : 2 FT
Genk
Win 30%
Draw 25%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Wehda Club
2 : 2 FT
Al-Raed
Win 28%
Draw 29%
Win 44%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 56%
#10 Bundesliga · Germany
FC Augsburg
1 : 0 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
✓ Win 44%
Draw 29%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 60%
#11 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Nassr
2 : 1 FT
Al Taawon
✓ Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 54%
#12 Primera División · Chile
Union Espanola
1 : 2 FT
Magallanes
Win 46%
Draw 25%
Win 28%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#13 Premier Division · Ireland
St Patrick's Athl.
1 : 1 FT
Derry City
Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#14 2. Bundesliga · Germany
SC Paderborn 07
1 : 0 FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
✓ Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#15 Serie B · Italy
Pisa
1 : 1 FT
Venezia
Win 47%
Draw 27%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#16 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Ratchaburi
0 : 1 FT
Bangkok United
Win 23%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 44%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
2 : 0 FT
FC Eindhoven
✓ Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 57%
#18 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Cracovia Krakow
2 : 1 FT
Stal Mielec
✓ Win 47%
Draw 34%
Win 19%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 61%
#19 Premier Division · Ireland
Dundalk
1 : 1 FT
UCD
Win 52%
Draw 25%
Win 24%
#20 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
ADO Den Haag
3 : 1 FT
PEC Zwolle
Win 22%
Draw 26%
Win 52%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 56%

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 Friday 17 February 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Widzew Łódź vs Slask Wroclaw at 92% 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.