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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Tuesday 19 September 2023

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 Tuesday 19 September 2023. Bristol City vs Plymouth led the list at 92% in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 92% down to 67%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies six 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 Championship Β· England
Cardiff
3 : 2 FT
Coventry
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 59%
#2 League One Β· England
Barnsley
2 : 3 FT
Portsmouth
Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#3 Championship Β· England
QPR
1 : 1 FT
Swansea
Win 32%
Draw 27%
Win 41%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#4 Championship Β· England
Bristol City
4 : 1 FT
Plymouth
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 32%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 60%
#5 Championship Β· England
Sheffield Wednesday
1 : 1 FT
Middlesbrough
Win 31%
Draw 28%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#6 League One Β· England
Peterborough
3 : 0 FT
Cheltenham
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 30%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#7 Championship Β· England
Southampton
0 : 1 FT
Ipswich
Win 29%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 46%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 59%
#8 Championship Β· England
Preston
2 : 1 FT
Birmingham
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
#9 League One Β· England
Port Vale
2 : 3 FT
Burton Albion
Win 49%
Draw 31%
Win 20%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 68% Port Vale Clean Sheet 54%
#10 Serie A Β· Brazil
Corinthians
4 : 4 FT
Gremio
Win 59%
Draw 27%
Win 14%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 59%

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 Tuesday 19 September 2023?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Bristol City vs Plymouth 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.