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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Thursday 4 May 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.

Twelve fixtures cleared the bar on Thursday 4 May 2023. Varbergs BoIS FC vs Malmo FF sits top on 101% in the Allsvenskan. The shortlist runs from 101% down to 67%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Allsvenskan supplies three of the top 10, 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 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Varbergs BoIS FC
0 : 6 FT
Malmo FF
Win 32%
Draw 35%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#2 Premier League Β· Ukraine
Inhulets
0 : 0 FT
Kryvbas KR
Win 37%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#3 Championship Β· England
Huddersfield
1 : 0 FT
Sheffield Utd
Win 32%
Draw 30%
Win 38%
✓ Under 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#4 Serie A Β· Italy
Empoli
3 : 1 FT
Bologna
Win 28%
Draw 28%
Win 44%
Under 2.5 58%
#5 Premier League Β· Ukraine
FC Kharkiv
0 : 0 FT
Ruh Lviv
Win 29%
Draw 26%
Win 45%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#6 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
IFK Goteborg
6 : 0 FT
Degerfors IF
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 32%
Win 26%
Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#7 Premier League Β· Ukraine
Vorskla Poltava
1 : 2 FT
Dynamo Kyiv
Win 27%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 46%
Under 2.5 57%
#8 La Liga Β· Spain
Athletic Club
0 : 1 FT
Real Betis
Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#9 La Liga Β· Spain
Sevilla
3 : 2 FT
Espanyol
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#10 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
IFK Varnamo
0 : 1 FT
IF Brommapojkarna
Win 53%
Draw 28%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#11 Serie A Β· Italy
Udinese
1 : 1 FT
Napoli
Win 20%
Draw 24%
Win 56%
#12 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
IFK Norrkoping
2 : 0 FT
Hammarby FF
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 24%
Win 19%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 59%

Showing top 12 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 4 May 2023?

twelve fixtures met the criteria, led by Varbergs BoIS FC vs Malmo FF at 101% 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.