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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Thursday 5 March 2026

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 four fixtures on Thursday 5 March 2026. FC Thun vs FC ST. Gallen led the list at 88% in the Super League.

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 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Thun
2 : 2 FT
FC ST. Gallen
Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Tottenham
1 : 3 FT
Crystal Palace
Win 30%
Draw 29%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#3 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Damac
3 : 0 FT
Al Riyadh
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 30%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 59%
#4 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Basel 1893
1 : 0 FT
Grasshoppers
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 33%
Win 23%
✓ Under 2.5 54%

Showing top 4 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 Thursday 5 March 2026?

four fixtures met the criteria, led by FC Thun vs FC ST. Gallen at 88% 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.