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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Monday 3 January 2022

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 eleven fixtures on Monday 3 January 2022. Osasuna vs Athletic Club led the list at 104% in the La Liga. The shortlist runs from 104% down to 82%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Super League supplies four of the top 10, 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 Championship Β· England
Reading
2 : 2 FT
Derby
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 61%
#2 Super League Β· China
Tianjin Teda
1 : 0 FT
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 62%
#3 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Tondela
2 : 1 FT
Moreirense
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 57%
#4 Premier League Β· England
Manchester United
0 : 1 FT
Wolves
Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#5 Super League Β· China
Dalian Aerbin
4 : 1 FT
Qingdao Huanghai
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 31%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#6 La Liga Β· Spain
Osasuna
1 : 3 FT
Athletic Club
Win 27%
Draw 39%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 80% BTTS No 70%
#7 Super League Β· China
Shanghai Shenhua
3 : 0 FT
Henan Jianye
βœ“ Win 37%
Draw 34%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#8 Super League Β· China
Wuhan Zall
1 : 2 FT
Chongqing Lifan
Win 40%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 55%
#9 Championship Β· England
Stoke City
1 : 2 FT
Preston
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 57%
#10 League One Β· England
Cambridge United
0 : 0 FT
Portsmouth
Win 29%
Draw 28%
Win 44%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#11 La Liga Β· Spain
Cadiz
0 : 1 FT
Sevilla
Win 17%
Draw 32%
βœ“ Win 50%
✓ Under 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS No 66% ✓ Sevilla Clean Sheet 54%

Showing top 11 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 Monday 3 January 2022?

eleven fixtures met the criteria, led by Osasuna vs Athletic Club at 104% 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.