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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Saturday 24 August 2024

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 20 fixtures on Saturday 24 August 2024. Motor Lublin vs Puszcza Niepołomice led the list at 102% in the Ekstraklasa. The shortlist runs from 102% down to 84%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans seven different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

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 League One Β· England
Cambridge United
4 : 4 FT
Blackpool
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#2 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Panserraikos
0 : 1 FT
Aris Thessalonikis
Win 34%
Draw 32%
βœ“ Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#3 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
2 : 0 FT
Al-Jazira
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 70%
#4 League One Β· England
Leyton Orient
1 : 2 FT
Birmingham
Win 38%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#5 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
NAC Breda
1 : 2 FT
Utrecht
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Khon Kaen United
1 : 2 FT
Port FC
Win 37%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#7 Serie A Β· Italy
Monza
0 : 1 FT
Genoa
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 56%
#8 Primera División Β· Chile
Deportes Iquique
1 : 3 FT
O'Higgins
Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 League One Β· England
Charlton
2 : 0 FT
Bolton
βœ“ Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#10 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
K. Lierse S.K.
3 : 2 FT
Seraing United
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#11 La Liga Β· Spain
Getafe
0 : 0 FT
Rayo Vallecano
Win 36%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#12 Premier League Β· England
Brighton
2 : 1 FT
Manchester United
Win 36%
Draw 26%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#13 Serie A Β· Brazil
Atletico Goianiense
2 : 1 FT
Juventude
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 54%
#14 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al Ain
5 : 1 FT
Khorfakkan
Win 37%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#15 La Liga Β· Spain
Osasuna
1 : 0 FT
Mallorca
βœ“ Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#16 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Motor Lublin
0 : 0 FT
Puszcza Niepołomice
Win 31%
βœ“ Draw 36%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#17 League One Β· England
Wrexham
3 : 0 FT
Reading
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada
HFX Wanderers FC
1 : 1 FT
Atlético Ottawa
Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#19 League One Β· England
Burton Albion
0 : 0 FT
Stevenage
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#20 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Pardubice
2 : 1 FT
Hradec Králové
Win 31%
Draw 35%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 79% BTTS No 70%

Showing top 20 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 Saturday 24 August 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Motor Lublin vs Puszcza Niepołomice at 102% 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.