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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 22 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Friday 22 September 2023. ŁKS Łódź vs Jagiellonia led the list at 96% in the Ekstraklasa. The shortlist runs from 96% down to 80%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans seven 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 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong PSV U21
0 : 0 FT
VVV Venlo
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#2 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Patro Eisden
1 : 1 FT
Dender
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#3 Premier League · Ukraine
Obolon'-Brovar
0 : 0 FT
Veres Rivne
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#4 La Liga · Spain
Alaves
0 : 2 FT
Athletic Club
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
#5 Premier League · Ukraine
Oleksandria
1 : 5 FT
Chornomorets
Win 36%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 54%
#6 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Mariehamn
2 : 1 FT
Haka
Win 35%
Draw 29%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 58%
#7 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Famalicao
1 : 0 FT
Arouca
✓ Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#8 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Standard Liege
0 : 0 FT
KVC Westerlo
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#9 Serie A · Brazil
Gremio
1 : 0 FT
Palmeiras
✓ Win 37%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 60%
#10 Super League · China
Changchun Yatai
1 : 1 FT
Beijing Guoan
Win 40%
Draw 25%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#11 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
NAC Breda
1 : 3 FT
Emmen
Win 42%
Draw 22%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#12 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Lahti
2 : 1 FT
AC Oulu
Win 35%
Draw 24%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#13 Ekstraklasa · Poland
ŁKS Łódź
2 : 2 FT
Jagiellonia
Win 37%
Draw 33%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 53%
#14 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Zulte Waregem
2 : 1 FT
Deinze
Win 33%
Draw 26%
Win 41%
#15 Serie A · Italy
Salernitana
1 : 1 FT
Frosinone
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 53%
#16 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Trat FC
2 : 1 FT
Port FC
Win 30%
Draw 27%
Win 43%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#17 Superettan · Sweden
Helsingborg
1 : 0 FT
AFC Eskilstuna
✓ Win 42%
Draw 29%
Win 28%
BTTS Yes 53%
#18 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Honka
0 : 3 FT
VPS
Win 42%
Draw 30%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#19 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Helmond Sport
1 : 2 FT
Groningen
Win 44%
Draw 28%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 54%
#20 Championship · England
Birmingham
0 : 0 FT
QPR
Win 43%
Draw 30%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 57%

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 22 September 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by ŁKS Łódź vs Jagiellonia at 96% 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.