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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Tuesday 28 December 2021

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.

The model shortlists nine fixtures on Tuesday 28 December 2021. Tianjin Teda vs Henan Jianye led the list at 96% in the Super League. The shortlist runs from 96% down to 78%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Super League supplies four of the top 9, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Super League Β· China
Tianjin Teda
0 : 0 FT
Henan Jianye
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#2 Super League Β· China
Dalian Aerbin
0 : 1 FT
Chongqing Lifan
Win 32%
Draw 31%
βœ“ Win 37%
BTTS Yes 55%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Southampton
1 : 1 FT
Tottenham
Win 39%
Draw 31%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#4 Super League Β· China
Shanghai Shenhua
1 : 1 FT
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
Win 40%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#5 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Moreirense
1 : 0 FT
Estoril
Win 30%
Draw 30%
Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#6 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Tondela
0 : 3 FT
GIL Vicente
Win 30%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Premier League Β· England
Watford
1 : 4 FT
West Ham
Win 29%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 43%
Under 2.5 53%
#8 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Maritimo
2 : 0 FT
Vizela
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 25%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#9 Super League Β· China
Wuhan Zall
1 : 1 FT
Qingdao Huanghai
Win 46%
Draw 31%
Win 24%
✓ Under 2.5 55%

Showing top 9 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 28 December 2021?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Tianjin Teda vs Henan Jianye at 96% 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.