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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Monday 30 December 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.

Six matches cleared our threshold on Monday 30 December 2024. Famalicao vs Santa Clara led the list at 94% in the Primeira Liga. The shortlist runs from 94% down to 63%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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 Serie A Β· Italy
Como
2 : 0 FT
Lecce
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#2 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Famalicao
1 : 2 FT
Santa Clara
Win 39%
Draw 32%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 71% BTTS No 64%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Manchester United
0 : 2 FT
Newcastle
Win 31%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 43%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Premier League Β· England
Aston Villa
2 : 2 FT
Brighton
Win 47%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#5 League Two Β· England
AFC Wimbledon
1 : 0 FT
Gillingham
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 31%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#6 Serie A Β· Italy
Bologna
2 : 3 FT
Hellas Verona
Win 60%
Draw 23%
Win 16%
Under 2.5 55% BTTS No 56%

Showing top 6 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 Monday 30 December 2024?

six fixtures met the criteria, led by Famalicao vs Santa Clara at 94% 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.