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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Friday 18 August 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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Friday 18 August 2023. Mariehamn vs Honka led the list at 100% in the Veikkausliiga. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 79%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Dender
2 : 3 FT
RSC Anderlecht II
Win 37%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#2 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Ajman
0 : 3 FT
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Win 38%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Werder Bremen
0 : 4 FT
Bayern München
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 64%
#4 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
OH Leuven
1 : 1 FT
Antwerp
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#5 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Antalyaspor
1 : 1 FT
Konyaspor
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#6 Championship Β· England
Leeds
1 : 1 FT
West Brom
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#7 Premier League Β· Ukraine
Zorya Luhansk
0 : 0 FT
Oleksandria
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 55%
#8 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Heracles
2 : 1 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 33%
Draw 30%
Win 36%
✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#9 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Lommel United
1 : 0 FT
Club Brugge II
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 56%
#10 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Ittihad Kalba
3 : 4 FT
Sharjah FC
Win 35%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#11 Superettan Β· Sweden
Utsikten
4 : 0 FT
Vasteras SK FK
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%
#12 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Emmen
2 : 2 FT
VVV Venlo
Win 35%
Draw 25%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#13 Superettan Β· Sweden
Gais
3 : 0 FT
AFC Eskilstuna
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
#14 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Mariehamn
0 : 1 FT
Honka
Win 27%
Draw 36%
βœ“ Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS No 66%
#15 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hazm
0 : 2 FT
Al-Ettifaq
Win 32%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 42%
BTTS Yes 53%
#16 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
SV Wehen
1 : 0 FT
Karlsruher SC
Win 33%
Draw 24%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#17 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Casa Pia
1 : 2 FT
Sporting CP
Win 32%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#18 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Volos NFC
2 : 2 FT
Lamia
Win 39%
Draw 33%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 59%
#19 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Lahti
0 : 2 FT
VPS
Win 28%
Draw 31%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#20 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC OSS
4 : 1 FT
Jong PSV U21
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%

Showing top 20 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 Friday 18 August 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Mariehamn vs Honka at 100% 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.