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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Monday 16 January 2023

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.

Ten fixtures cleared the bar on Monday 16 January 2023. The strongest reading belongs to Ionikos vs Volos NFC at 96% in the Super League 1. The shortlist runs from 96% down to 79%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans eight different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC OSS
1 : 3 FT
Jong AZ
Win 36%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 37%
Under 2.5 54%
#2 Serie B Β· Italy
Genoa
1 : 0 FT
Venezia
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 33%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#3 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Estoril
2 : 0 FT
Casa Pia
Win 33%
Draw 26%
Win 42%
BTTS Yes 55%
#4 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Jong Utrecht
0 : 1 FT
Dordrecht
Win 41%
Draw 27%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#5 Ligue 2 Β· France
Niort
0 : 1 FT
Saint Etienne
Win 44%
Draw 27%
Win 30%
BTTS Yes 55%
#6 League One Β· England
Port Vale
0 : 2 FT
Peterborough
Win 43%
Draw 29%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#7 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Ionikos
0 : 1 FT
Volos NFC
Win 23%
Draw 36%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#8 Serie A Β· Italy
Empoli
1 : 0 FT
Sampdoria
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 29%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#9 La Liga Β· Spain
Cadiz
1 : 1 FT
Elche
Win 48%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
#10 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
GIL Vicente
2 : 1 FT
Vitória SC
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 29%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 59%

Showing top 10 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 16 January 2023?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Ionikos vs Volos NFC 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.