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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 31 August 2024

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 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 31 August 2024. Slovácko vs FK Jablonec sits top on 98% in the Czech Liga. The shortlist runs from 98% down to 82%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans nine 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 League One · England
Stevenage
0 : 1 FT
Lincoln
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#2 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Willem II
1 : 2 FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Win 34%
Draw 32%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#3 Super League 1 · Greece
Aris Thessalonikis
1 : 1 FT
Asteras Tripolis
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#4 Serie A · Brazil
Cuiaba
2 : 1 FT
Criciuma
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 54%
#5 League One · England
Birmingham
2 : 1 FT
Wigan
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 56%
#6 Ligue 2 · France
Metz
1 : 1 FT
Laval
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#7 Premier League · England
Everton
2 : 3 FT
Bournemouth
Win 34%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 37%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#8 Superettan · Sweden
Varbergs BoIS FC
1 : 1 FT
Utsikten
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#9 Super League 1 · Greece
Panetolikos
3 : 0 FT
Panserraikos
Win 35%
Draw 29%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 54%
#10 League Two · England
Morecambe
0 : 1 FT
Newport County
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 56%
#11 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slovácko
0 : 0 FT
FK Jablonec
Win 35%
Draw 33%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#12 League Two · England
Gillingham
1 : 0 FT
Chesterfield
✓ Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#13 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Beerschot VA
1 : 2 FT
Dender
Win 37%
Draw 22%
✓ Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#14 Eliteserien · Norway
Fredrikstad
2 : 0 FT
ODD Ballklubb
✓ Win 36%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#15 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Nong Bua Pitchaya
0 : 0 FT
Muangthong United
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 62%
#16 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Boavista
0 : 0 FT
Estoril
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#17 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Rayong FC
1 : 1 FT
Nakhon Ratchasima FC
Win 33%
Draw 30%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#18 Bundesliga · Germany
Holstein Kiel
0 : 2 FT
VfL Wolfsburg
Win 35%
Draw 27%
✓ Win 38%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%
#19 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Santa Clara
2 : 1 FT
AVS
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#20 Serie B · Italy
Sassuolo
1 : 4 FT
Cremonese
Win 37%
Draw 32%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%

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 Saturday 31 August 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Slovácko vs FK Jablonec at 98% 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.