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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Tuesday 20 April 2027

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.

Seven fixtures clear the bar on Tuesday 20 April 2027. The strongest reading belongs to Charlton vs West Brom at 93% in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 93% down to 69%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies seven of the top 7, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Championship Β· England
Wrexham
: 18:45
Millwall
Win 30%
Draw 31%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 62%
#2 Championship Β· England
Derby
: 18:45
Portsmouth
Win 30%
Draw 29%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Championship Β· England
Charlton
: 18:45
West Brom
Win 41%
Draw 34%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 53%
#4 Championship Β· England
Wolves
: 18:45
West Ham
Win 47%
Draw 25%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 74%
#5 Championship Β· England
Bolton
: 18:45
Sheffield Utd
Win 21%
Draw 30%
Win 48%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Championship Β· England
Norwich
: 18:45
Stoke City
Win 56%
Draw 27%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 59%
#7 Championship Β· England
Southampton
: 18:45
Birmingham
Win 58%
Draw 27%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 55%

Showing top 7 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 Tuesday 20 April 2027?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Charlton vs West Brom at 93% 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.