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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Sunday 20 August 2023

These fixtures have the smallest gap between home and away win probability — 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Sunday 20 August 2023. OFI vs Aris Thessalonikis sits top on 99% in the Super League 1. The shortlist runs from 99% down to 86%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Model output for information only — 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 Serie A · Italy
Sassuolo
0 : 2 FT
Atalanta
Win 37%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 37%
BTTS Yes 54%
#2 Ligue 1 · France
Reims
2 : 0 FT
Clermont Foot
✓ Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 59%
#3 Ekstraklasa · Poland
ŁKS Łódź
1 : 0 FT
Pogon Szczecin
Win 35%
Draw 29%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#4 La Liga · Spain
Real Betis
0 : 0 FT
Atletico Madrid
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#5 Premier League · Ukraine
Kryvbas KR
3 : 3 FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 57%
#6 Ligue 1 · France
Lorient
1 : 1 FT
Nice
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#7 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kortrijk
1 : 3 FT
AS Eupen
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 57%
#8 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Inter Turku
1 : 3 FT
HJK Helsinki
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 54%
#9 Super League 1 · Greece
OFI
3 : 2 FT
Aris Thessalonikis
✓ Win 35%
Draw 34%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 61%
#10 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
2 : 2 FT
Feyenoord
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#11 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Vizela
2 : 2 FT
Arouca
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 58%
#12 Premier League · Russia
Akhmat
4 : 0 FT
FC Orenburg
✓ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 68%
#13 Veikkausliiga · Finland
KuPS
3 : 0 FT
SJK
✓ Win 36%
Draw 33%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#14 Championship · England
Norwich
3 : 1 FT
Millwall
Win 33%
Draw 30%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 56%
#15 Ligue 1 · France
Monaco
3 : 0 FT
Strasbourg
✓ Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 65%
#16 Serie A · Italy
Udinese
0 : 3 FT
Juventus
Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 56%
#17 Serie A · Brazil
Coritiba
2 : 3 FT
Flamengo
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 56%
#18 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Gent
2 : 2 FT
St. Truiden
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
#19 Premier League · Russia
Fakel
2 : 0 FT
Nizhny Novgorod
✓ Win 37%
Draw 33%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 61%
#20 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Slask Wroclaw
3 : 1 FT
Lech Poznan
Win 33%
Draw 26%
Win 41%

Showing top 20 most evenly matched fixtures (draw probability ≥ 22%). Predictions are generated by our prediction model and updated daily. For informational purposes only.

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Tightly Contested — 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 Sunday 20 August 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by OFI vs Aris Thessalonikis at 99% 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.