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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Saturday 18 April 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 20 fixtures on Saturday 18 April 2026. Jeju United FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC sits top on 108% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 108% down to 83%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Pogon Szczecin
1 : 2 FT
Lech Poznan
Win 34%
Draw 32%
βœ“ Win 34%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 57%
#2 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Jeju United FC
1 : 1 FT
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Win 31%
βœ“ Draw 39%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 61%
#3 Championship Β· England
Swansea
1 : 2 FT
Southampton
Win 37%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Mariehamn
2 : 2 FT
Ilves
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
#5 League One Β· England
Reading
1 : 3 FT
Cardiff
Win 37%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#6 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 : 3 FT
RB Leipzig
Win 36%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#7 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
KVC Westerlo
1 : 2 FT
Genk
Win 37%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#8 Premier League Β· England
Newcastle
1 : 2 FT
Bournemouth
Win 35%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Kocaelispor
1 : 1 FT
Göztepe
Win 29%
βœ“ Draw 39%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 61%
#10 Ligue 2 Β· France
Reims
3 : 2 FT
RED Star FC 93
Win 29%
Draw 37%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 64%
#11 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Dukla Praha
1 : 2 FT
Karviná
Win 31%
Draw 33%
βœ“ Win 36%
Under 2.5 60%
#12 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Charleroi
1 : 2 FT
Standard Liege
Win 33%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 40%
Under 2.5 56%
#13 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
AC Oulu
1 : 0 FT
VPS
Win 31%
Draw 31%
Win 38%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#14 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Bucheon FC 1995
2 : 2 FT
Incheon United
Win 29%
Draw 36%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 63%
#15 League One Β· England
Northampton
1 : 3 FT
Doncaster
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%
#16 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Antwerp
2 : 0 FT
OH Leuven
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#17 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Turku PS
2 : 0 FT
SJK
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 57%
#18 Serie B Β· Italy
Modena
1 : 2 FT
Frosinone
Win 31%
Draw 30%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#19 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
Hannover 96
1 : 1 FT
SC Paderborn 07
Win 29%
Draw 33%
Win 38%
✓ Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%
#20 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Bangkok United
1 : 4 FT
Ratchaburi
Win 39%
Draw 31%
Win 30%
✓ BTTS Yes 58%

Showing top 20 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 Saturday 18 April 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Jeju United FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC at 108% 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.