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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 15 September 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 15 September 2023. The strongest reading belongs to Puszcza Niepołomice vs Slask Wroclaw at 97% in the Ekstraklasa. The shortlist runs from 97% down to 78%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans nine 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 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Puszcza Niepołomice
1 : 3 FT
Slask Wroclaw
Win 33%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 35%
Under 2.5 61%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Groningen
0 : 1 FT
ADO Den Haag
Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#3 Championship · England
Southampton
1 : 4 FT
Leicester
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#4 La Liga · Spain
Rayo Vallecano
2 : 0 FT
Alaves
✓ Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#5 League Two · England
Salford City
0 : 2 FT
Notts County
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 55%
#6 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
VVV Venlo
3 : 1 FT
NAC Breda
✓ Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Den Bosch
3 : 2 FT
MVV
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#8 Premier Division · Ireland
Derry City
1 : 1 FT
Shamrock Rovers
Win 39%
Draw 31%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 62%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong Ajax
3 : 3 FT
Emmen
Win 44%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#10 Championship · England
Hull City
1 : 1 FT
Coventry
Win 42%
Draw 27%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#11 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Lahti
2 : 1 FT
Kooteepee
✓ Win 43%
Draw 27%
Win 30%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Ligue 1 · France
Paris Saint Germain
2 : 3 FT
Nice
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 28%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#13 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
KVC Westerlo
0 : 3 FT
Antwerp
Win 31%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 44%
✓ Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 57%
#14 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Haka
2 : 2 FT
Ilves
Win 43%
Draw 28%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 55%
#15 Bundesliga · Germany
Bayern München
2 : 2 FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#16 2. Bundesliga · Germany
SC Paderborn 07
2 : 1 FT
SV Wehen
✓ Win 45%
Draw 25%
Win 30%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong AZ
0 : 0 FT
FC Eindhoven
Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
#18 Premier League · Ukraine
FC Kharkiv
2 : 1 FT
Zorya Luhansk
Win 27%
Draw 29%
Win 44%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 55%
#19 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong PSV U21
1 : 3 FT
De Graafschap
Win 47%
Draw 25%
Win 28%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#20 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Bangkok United
3 : 0 FT
Sukhothai FC
✓ Win 46%
Draw 30%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 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 15 September 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Puszcza Niepołomice vs Slask Wroclaw at 97% 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.