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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 30 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 Friday 30 January 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Kasımpaşa vs Samsunspor at 96% in the Süper Lig. The shortlist runs from 96% down to 75%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Ligue 2 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 Serie A · Italy
Lazio
3 : 2 FT
Genoa
Win 36%
Draw 26%
Win 38%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#2 Ligue 2 · France
Bastia
0 : 0 FT
Nancy
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#3 Ligue 2 · France
Grenoble
2 : 1 FT
Amiens
✓ Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 53%
#4 Championship · England
Bristol City
0 : 5 FT
Derby
Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 54%
#5 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
NEOM
3 : 0 FT
Damac
Win 32%
Draw 29%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 55%
#6 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Vitória SC
1 : 0 FT
Moreirense
✓ Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 53%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Waalwijk
2 : 0 FT
FC OSS
Win 32%
Draw 27%
Win 41%
BTTS Yes 57%
#8 Serie B · Italy
Bari
0 : 3 FT
Palermo
Win 29%
Draw 31%
✓ Win 40%
Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC Eindhoven
5 : 0 FT
MVV
✓ Win 44%
Draw 24%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 65%
#10 Ligue 2 · France
Clermont Foot
0 : 1 FT
Reims
Win 44%
Draw 24%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#11 Ligue 2 · France
Rodez
1 : 1 FT
RED Star FC 93
Win 29%
Draw 29%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 58%
#12 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Club Brugge II
1 : 0 FT
Seraing United
✓ Win 42%
Draw 29%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#13 Ligue 2 · France
Laval
0 : 1 FT
PAU
Win 30%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 44%
#14 2. Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Magdeburg
1 : 2 FT
Hannover 96
Win 31%
Draw 23%
✓ Win 46%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Süper Lig · Turkey
Kasımpaşa
0 : 1 FT
Samsunspor
Win 24%
Draw 36%
✓ Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 60%
#16 La Liga · Spain
Espanyol
1 : 2 FT
Alaves
Win 42%
Draw 33%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 60%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
ADO Den Haag
1 : 4 FT
Jong AZ
Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#18 Serie A · Brazil
Botafogo
4 : 0 FT
Cruzeiro
✓ Win 48%
Draw 25%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 56%
#19 Ligue 2 · France
Montpellier
3 : 1 FT
Guingamp
Win 27%
Draw 24%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#20 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Vitesse
1 : 2 FT
Dordrecht
Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 25%
✓ BTTS Yes 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 Friday 30 January 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Kasımpaşa vs Samsunspor 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.