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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Thursday 27 April 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.

Eleven matches cleared our threshold on Thursday 27 April 2023. The strongest reading belongs to FC Sion vs FC Basel 1893 at 85% in the Super League. The shortlist runs from 85% down to 61%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Premier League supplies three of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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
Rotherham
1 : 2 FT
Cardiff
Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Southampton
0 : 1 FT
Bournemouth
Win 31%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 44%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 56%
#3 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Sion
1 : 2 FT
FC Basel 1893
Win 24%
Draw 31%
βœ“ Win 45%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#4 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Taee
1 : 0 FT
Abha
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 25%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 58%
#5 La Liga Β· Spain
Athletic Club
0 : 1 FT
Sevilla
Win 49%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#6 La Liga Β· Spain
Villarreal
4 : 2 FT
Espanyol
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 53%
#7 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC Luzern
3 : 1 FT
FC Winterthur
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 27%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#8 Premier League Β· England
Tottenham
2 : 2 FT
Manchester United
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#9 Premier League Β· England
Everton
1 : 4 FT
Newcastle
Win 22%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 53%
Under 2.5 54%
#10 La Liga Β· Spain
Valencia
2 : 1 FT
Valladolid
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 24%
Win 19%
Under 2.5 54% BTTS No 54%
#11 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Adalah
2 : 1 FT
Al Taawon
Win 16%
Draw 22%
Win 61%
✓ Over 2.5 55%

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 Thursday 27 April 2023?

eleven fixtures met the criteria, led by FC Sion vs FC Basel 1893 at 85% 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.