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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 17 January 2026

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 17 January 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Grenoble vs RED Star FC 93 at 100% in the Ligue 2. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 84%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies three of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Ligue 2 · France
Grenoble
0 : 3 FT
RED Star FC 93
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 65%
#2 Serie B · Italy
Reggiana
1 : 2 FT
Cesena
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 60%
#3 Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Köln
2 : 1 FT
FSV Mainz 05
✓ Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Serie B · Italy
Monza
2 : 2 FT
Frosinone
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 59%
#5 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Excelsior
2 : 2 FT
Telstar
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 65%
#6 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Zulte Waregem
2 : 1 FT
Genk
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#7 La Liga · Spain
Real Betis
2 : 0 FT
Villarreal
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 68%
#8 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
RSC Anderlecht II
1 : 2 FT
KAA Gent II
Win 37%
Draw 24%
✓ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
4 : 0 FT
Emmen
✓ Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#10 League Two · England
Grimsby
1 : 0 FT
Barnet
✓ Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#11 Ligue 1 · France
Angers
2 : 5 FT
Marseille
Win 36%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Super League · Switzerland
FC Luzern
2 : 5 FT
FC Lugano
Win 36%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#13 Championship · England
Oxford United
0 : 0 FT
Bristol City
Win 34%
Draw 29%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#14 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Ayutthaya FC
0 : 1 FT
Uthai Thani
Win 36%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 38%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#15 Championship · England
Southampton
1 : 2 FT
Hull City
Win 35%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#16 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fayha
1 : 1 FT
Damac
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 38%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#17 Championship · England
Preston
0 : 1 FT
Derby
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#18 League Two · England
Crewe
3 : 1 FT
Barrow
✓ Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#19 League Two · England
Chesterfield
0 : 0 FT
Bromley
Win 40%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 59%
#20 Championship · England
Sheffield Wednesday
0 : 1 FT
Portsmouth
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 55%

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 17 January 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Grenoble vs RED Star FC 93 at 100% 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.