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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Sunday 9 April 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 Sunday 9 April 2023. The strongest reading belongs to Panathinaikos vs Olympiakos Piraeus at 103% in the Super League 1. The shortlist runs from 103% down to 79%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Ligue 1 supplies three of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Ajman
4 : 2 FT
Al-Wasl FC
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Willem II
2 : 1 FT
VVV Venlo
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#3 Ligue 1 · France
Ajaccio
0 : 3 FT
Auxerre
Win 31%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 37%
Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#4 Bundesliga · Germany
1899 Hoffenheim
2 : 0 FT
FC Schalke 04
✓ Win 37%
Draw 33%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#5 Süper Lig · Turkey
Sivasspor
1 : 1 FT
Başakşehir
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 53%
#6 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Sirius
0 : 0 FT
Djurgardens IF
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 54%
#7 Ligue 1 · France
Lyon
3 : 1 FT
Rennes
✓ Win 37%
Draw 32%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 60%
#8 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Standard Liege
2 : 0 FT
Genk
Win 34%
Draw 26%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Mlada Boleslav
1 : 1 FT
Slavia Praha
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#10 2. Bundesliga · Germany
SSV Jahn Regensburg
2 : 2 FT
1. FC Magdeburg
Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#11 Premier League · Ukraine
Oleksandria
1 : 1 FT
Chornomorets
Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#12 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Port FC
1 : 0 FT
Ratchaburi
✓ Win 40%
Draw 29%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#13 Super League 1 · Greece
Panathinaikos
2 : 0 FT
Olympiakos Piraeus
Win 27%
Draw 38%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#14 Premier League · Russia
Lokomotiv
1 : 2 FT
Zenit
Win 33%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 42%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#15 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Casa Pia
3 : 4 FT
Sporting CP
Win 30%
Draw 31%
✓ Win 39%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 61%
#16 Ligue 1 · France
Estac Troyes
0 : 2 FT
Clermont Foot
Win 31%
Draw 30%
✓ Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#17 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Arminia Bielefeld
2 : 2 FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Win 34%
Draw 23%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#18 K League 1 · South-Korea
Gangwon FC
0 : 1 FT
Jeju United FC
Win 37%
Draw 37%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 63%
#19 Superettan · Sweden
Orebro SK
0 : 0 FT
Ostersunds FK
Win 42%
Draw 26%
Win 32%
#20 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Taawon
1 : 1 FT
Al-Ettifaq
Win 40%
Draw 32%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 64% 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 Sunday 9 April 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Panathinaikos vs Olympiakos Piraeus at 103% 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.