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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 23 October 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 Friday 23 October 2026. Al-Fateh vs Al Shabab sits top on 105% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 105% down to 76%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Pro League 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 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Kholood
: 17:00
Al-Ettifaq
Win 35%
Draw 29%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 61%
#2 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
RSC Anderlecht II
: 18:00
K. Lierse S.K.
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 55%
#3 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fateh
: 17:00
Al Shabab
Win 33%
Draw 38%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 63%
#4 Premier League · England
Ipswich
: 19:00
Nottingham Forest
Win 35%
Draw 24%
Win 42%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#5 Ligue 2 · France
PAU
: 18:00
Grenoble
Win 31%
Draw 29%
Win 40%
BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hazm
: 17:00
Al-Fayha
Win 38%
Draw 33%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 58%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Almere City FC
: 18:00
Roda
Win 42%
Draw 25%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 57%
#8 Premier Division · Ireland
Galway United
: 18:45
St Patrick's Athl.
Win 26%
Draw 37%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 62%
#9 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Francs Borains
: 18:00
Dender
Win 42%
Draw 28%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 54%
#10 Championship · England
Bolton
: 19:00
Middlesbrough
Win 27%
Draw 33%
Win 39%
BTTS Yes 55%
#11 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong AZ
: 18:00
Helmond Sport
Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
BTTS Yes 56%
#12 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Vitória SC
: 19:45
Maritimo
Win 43%
Draw 28%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 54%
#13 Ligue 2 · France
Dunkerque
: 18:00
Metz
Win 41%
Draw 32%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 54%
#14 Premier Division · Ireland
Bohemians
: 18:45
Shelbourne
Win 42%
Draw 31%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 61%
#15 Ligue 2 · France
Nancy
: 18:00
Laval
Win 42%
Draw 31%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 57%
#16 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Riyadh
: 17:00
Al Taawon
Win 28%
Draw 29%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 59%
#17 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ittihad FC
: 17:00
Al Diriyah
Win 27%
Draw 30%
Win 43%
BTTS Yes 55%
#18 Ligue 2 · France
Clermont Foot
: 18:00
Guingamp
Win 41%
Draw 35%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 63%
#19 Premier League · Russia
Akhmat
: 16:30
FC Orenburg
Win 45%
Draw 29%
Win 26%
BTTS Yes 57%
#20 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kortrijk
: 18:45
KV Mechelen
Win 28%
Draw 24%
Win 48%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 58%

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 Friday 23 October 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Fateh vs Al Shabab 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.