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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Wednesday 15 March 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.

Eight fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 15 March 2023. Southampton vs Brentford sits top on 92% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 92% down to 63%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Championship supplies six of the top 8, 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
Cardiff
1 : 1 FT
West Brom
Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Southampton
0 : 2 FT
Brentford
Win 31%
Draw 30%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#3 Championship Β· England
Hull City
1 : 3 FT
Burnley
Win 28%
Draw 32%
βœ“ Win 40%
Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 62%
#4 Championship Β· England
Luton
1 : 0 FT
Bristol City
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 29%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#5 Championship Β· England
Sunderland
1 : 2 FT
Sheffield Utd
Win 25%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 47%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 54%
#6 Championship Β· England
Huddersfield
1 : 1 FT
Norwich
Win 23%
Draw 27%
Win 50%
✓ Under 2.5 57% BTTS No 54%
#7 Premier League Β· England
Brighton
1 : 0 FT
Crystal Palace
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 27%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#8 Championship Β· England
Blackburn
2 : 1 FT
Reading
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 25%
Win 13%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 66% Blackburn Clean Sheet 57%

Showing top 8 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 Wednesday 15 March 2023?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Southampton vs Brentford 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.