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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Thursday 24 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.

The model shortlists five fixtures on Thursday 24 August 2023. Al Taee vs Al Wehda Club sits top on 89% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 89% down to 69%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Pro League supplies five of the top 5, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Taee
0 : 3 FT
Al Wehda Club
Win 40%
Draw 29%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#2 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 : 0 FT
Al Okhdood
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#3 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ettifaq
1 : 1 FT
Al Khaleej Saihat
Win 46%
Draw 25%
Win 29%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#4 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Raed
0 : 4 FT
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Win 24%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 58%
#5 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Riyadh
0 : 4 FT
Al-Ittihad FC
Win 20%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 56%
Under 2.5 53%

Showing top 5 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 24 August 2023?

five fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Taee vs Al Wehda Club at 89% 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.