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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 28 March 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.

The model shortlists 15 fixtures on Saturday 28 March 2026. Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon FC sits top on 109% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 109% down to 68%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

League Two supplies seven of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Two · England
Bristol Rovers
2 : 0 FT
Accrington ST
Win 34%
Draw 29%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Willem II
0 : 2 FT
De Graafschap
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 55%
#3 League Two · England
Newport County
1 : 0 FT
Shrewsbury
✓ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 54%
#4 K League 1 · South-Korea
Pohang Steelers
1 : 0 FT
Gangwon FC
Win 32%
Draw 41%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#5 League Two · England
Colchester
1 : 1 FT
Walsall
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 55%
#6 League Two · England
Crawley Town
2 : 0 FT
Gillingham
✓ Win 41%
Draw 27%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#7 League One · England
Blackpool
1 : 0 FT
Burton Albion
✓ Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#8 League Two · England
Crewe
2 : 1 FT
Oldham
Win 31%
Draw 26%
Win 43%
Under 2.5 53%
#9 League Two · England
Swindon Town
1 : 1 FT
Fleetwood Town
Win 41%
Draw 30%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 58%
#10 League Two · England
Barnet
1 : 0 FT
Cambridge United
Win 28%
Draw 30%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#11 League One · England
Exeter City
0 : 0 FT
Leyton Orient
Win 28%
Draw 24%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 59%
#12 League Two · England
Salford City
1 : 0 FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Win 26%
Draw 23%
Win 51%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 59%
#13 League One · England
Reading
3 : 0 FT
Wigan
✓ Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 61%
#14 League Two · England
Harrogate Town
0 : 2 FT
Notts County
Win 17%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 58%
✓ Under 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#15 League Two · England
Barrow
2 : 1 FT
Bromley
Win 14%
Draw 27%
Win 59%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 68% Bromley Clean Sheet 58%

Showing top 15 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 28 March 2026?

15 fixtures met the criteria, led by Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon FC at 109% 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.