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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Tuesday 8 March 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 13 fixtures on Tuesday 8 March 2022. Coventry vs Luton sits top on 92% in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 92% down to 66%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

League One 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 League Two Β· England
Exeter City
3 : 1 FT
Swindon Town
βœ“ Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#2 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad FC
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Championship Β· England
Coventry
0 : 1 FT
Luton
Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#4 Championship Β· England
Barnsley
1 : 1 FT
Stoke City
Win 28%
Draw 30%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 59%
#5 League One Β· England
Milton Keynes Dons
3 : 1 FT
Cheltenham
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 29%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 56%
#6 League One Β· England
Ipswich
2 : 0 FT
Lincoln
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 29%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#7 Championship Β· England
Blackburn
0 : 0 FT
Millwall
Win 48%
Draw 28%
Win 24%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#8 League Two Β· England
Crawley Town
1 : 2 FT
Bristol Rovers
Win 23%
Draw 30%
βœ“ Win 47%
Under 2.5 55%
#9 League One Β· England
Crewe
1 : 3 FT
Portsmouth
Win 21%
Draw 29%
βœ“ Win 49%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 56%
#10 Championship Β· England
Swansea
1 : 5 FT
Fulham
Win 23%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 53%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#11 League One Β· England
Plymouth
2 : 0 FT
AFC Wimbledon
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 30%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#12 Championship Β· England
Sheffield Utd
4 : 1 FT
Middlesbrough
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 25%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 57% BTTS No 57%
#13 League One Β· England
Sunderland
3 : 1 FT
Fleetwood Town
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 24%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%

Showing top 13 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 8 March 2022?

13 fixtures met the criteria, led by Coventry vs Luton at 92% 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.