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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Tuesday 5 May 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.

16 matches cleared our threshold on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Gangwon FC vs Pohang Steelers led the list at 91% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 91% down to 64%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

K League 1 supplies four of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 K League 1 · South-Korea
Gangwon FC
1 : 1 FT
Pohang Steelers
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#2 Super League · China
Qingdao Youth Island
1 : 1 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 33%
Draw 28%
Win 39%
✓ Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 54%
#3 Super League · China
Shenyang Urban
0 : 1 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 34%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 40%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#4 Super League · China
Chongqing Tongliang Long
1 : 1 FT
Henan Jianye
Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 53%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Waalwijk
0 : 1 FT
Willem II
Win 35%
Draw 23%
✓ Win 43%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 65%
#6 Super League · China
Shandong Luneng
4 : 1 FT
Shanghai Shenhua
Win 33%
Draw 25%
Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#7 K League 1 · South-Korea
FC Seoul
0 : 0 FT
FC Anyang
Win 42%
Draw 26%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 60%
#8 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Ajman
1 : 1 FT
Al-Jazira
Win 31%
Draw 25%
Win 44%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#9 K League 1 · South-Korea
Daejeon Citizen
0 : 0 FT
Incheon United
Win 29%
Draw 28%
Win 44%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#10 K League 1 · South-Korea
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 : 2 FT
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Win 26%
Draw 27%
✓ Win 47%
Under 2.5 55%
#11 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Dibba Al-Fujairah
2 : 1 FT
Al Bataeh
Win 26%
Draw 28%
Win 46%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 54%
#12 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Ittihad Kalba
0 : 0 FT
Khorfakkan
Win 28%
Draw 22%
Win 50%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 65%
#13 K League 1 · South-Korea
Bucheon FC 1995
0 : 1 FT
Jeju United FC
Win 23%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 48%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#14 Superettan · Sweden
Falkenbergs FF
1 : 0 FT
IFK Norrkoping
✓ Win 53%
Draw 26%
Win 22%
✓ Under 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#15 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
2 : 2 FT
Al-Dhafra
Win 54%
Draw 25%
Win 21%
#16 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Gnistan
2 : 0 FT
Inter Turku
Win 15%
Draw 24%
Win 60%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 53%

Showing top 16 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 Tuesday 5 May 2026?

16 fixtures met the criteria, led by Gangwon FC vs Pohang Steelers at 91% 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.