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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 5 September 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.

20 fixtures clear the bar on Saturday 5 September 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers at 102% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 102% down to 81%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies three of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Standard Liege
: 18:45
Antwerp
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 54%
#2 Championship · England
Portsmouth
: 14:00
Cardiff
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 60%
#3 K League 1 · South-Korea
Jeonbuk Motors
: 10:00
Pohang Steelers
Win 33%
Draw 35%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 56%
#4 Championship · England
Stoke City
: 11:30
Charlton
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 54%
#5 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Charleroi
: 14:00
Union St. Gilloise
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#6 League One · England
Doncaster
: 14:00
Plymouth
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 63% BTTS No 55%
#7 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
: 16:15
Al-Jazira
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 55%
#8 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slovácko
: 13:00
Pardubice
Win 38%
Draw 25%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#9 Superettan · Sweden
Helsingborg
: 15:00
Sandviken
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 56%
#10 Championship · England
QPR
: 14:00
Middlesbrough
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 58%
#11 League Two · England
Cheltenham
: 14:00
Grimsby
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 57%
#12 K League 1 · South-Korea
Jeju United FC
: 10:00
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 54%
#13 League Two · England
Northampton
: 14:00
Newport County
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 55%
#14 Primera División · Chile
Everton de Vina
: 21:30
U. Catolica
Win 36%
Draw 24%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
KRC Genk II
: 18:00
Sporting Hasselt
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 56%
#16 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Alverca
: 17:00
SC Braga
Win 36%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#17 League Two · England
Tranmere
: 14:00
Oldham
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 57%
#18 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Dordrecht
: 14:30
Jong AZ
Win 37%
Draw 22%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 69%
#19 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Rasi Salai United
: 12:00
Port FC
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 54%
#20 League Two · England
Accrington ST
: 14:00
Crawley Town
Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 61%

Showing top 20 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 5 September 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers at 102% 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.