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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Saturday 16 May 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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Saturday 16 May 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Fatih Karagümrük vs Alanyaspor at 105% in the Süper Lig. The shortlist runs from 105% down to 78%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans eight 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 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
St. Truiden
1 : 1 FT
Gent
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#2 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Gnistan
5 : 0 FT
FF Jaro
βœ“ Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 60%
#3 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Radomiak Radom
1 : 3 FT
Lech Poznan
Win 35%
Draw 32%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 56%
#4 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Mariehamn
1 : 1 FT
KuPS
Win 33%
Draw 32%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#5 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Casa Pia
1 : 1 FT
Rio Ave
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#6 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Fatih Karagümrük
2 : 1 FT
Alanyaspor
Win 33%
Draw 37%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 56%
#7 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Teplice
2 : 0 FT
Dukla Praha
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#8 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Standard Liege
0 : 0 FT
Genk
Win 36%
Draw 24%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 60%
#9 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Gaziantep FK
1 : 2 FT
Başakşehir
Win 31%
Draw 33%
βœ“ Win 36%
Under 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#10 Bundesliga Β· Germany
SC Freiburg
4 : 1 FT
RB Leipzig
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#11 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Zurich
0 : 2 FT
Servette FC
Win 34%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 40%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 69%
#12 Serie A Β· Brazil
Atletico-MG
3 : 1 FT
Mirassol
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 53%
#13 Serie B Β· Italy
Juve Stabia
2 : 2 FT
Monza
Win 38%
Draw 31%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 57%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Austria
Wolfsberger AC
2 : 0 FT
WSG Wattens
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 57%
#15 Bundesliga Β· Germany
FC St. Pauli
1 : 3 FT
VfL Wolfsburg
Win 34%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#16 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Karviná
1 : 3 FT
Sigma Olomouc
Win 33%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#17 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Sligo Rovers
1 : 4 FT
Galway United
Win 38%
Draw 33%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 61%
#18 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Charleroi
0 : 1 FT
KVC Westerlo
Win 31%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#19 Serie A Β· Brazil
Internacional
4 : 1 FT
Vasco DA Gama
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 27%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 57%
#20 Bundesliga Β· Germany
1. FC Heidenheim
0 : 2 FT
FSV Mainz 05
Win 33%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 44%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 66%

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 16 May 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Fatih Karagümrük vs Alanyaspor at 105% 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.