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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 26 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 Saturday 26 August 2023. Sukhothai FC vs Buriram United sits top on 101% in the Thai League 1. The shortlist runs from 101% down to 83%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans nine 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 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
4 : 2 FT
Al Nasr
Win 38%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#2 Championship · England
Huddersfield
0 : 4 FT
Norwich
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 59%
#3 Premier League · Russia
Spartak Moscow
0 : 0 FT
Akhmat
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 68%
#4 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Al Bataeh
0 : 0 FT
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#5 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Pardubice
0 : 1 FT
Slovácko
Win 33%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#6 Veikkausliiga · Finland
SJK
3 : 2 FT
Mariehamn
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Sukhothai FC
0 : 1 FT
Buriram United
Win 32%
Draw 35%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#8 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Patro Eisden
2 : 1 FT
SK Beveren
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#9 La Liga · Spain
Sevilla
1 : 2 FT
Girona
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#10 Premier League · England
Bournemouth
0 : 2 FT
Tottenham
Win 37%
Draw 23%
✓ Win 40%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#11 League Two · England
AFC Wimbledon
1 : 1 FT
Forest Green
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 54%
#12 Serie A · Italy
AC Milan
4 : 1 FT
Torino
✓ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#13 Serie A · Italy
Hellas Verona
2 : 1 FT
AS Roma
Win 34%
Draw 27%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 55%
#14 Primera División · Chile
U. Catolica
2 : 1 FT
Nublense
Win 33%
Draw 28%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 59%
#15 Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Heidenheim
2 : 3 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#16 Premier League · Russia
Zenit
4 : 0 FT
Ural
✓ Win 36%
Draw 34%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 55%
#17 Ligue 1 · France
Paris Saint Germain
3 : 1 FT
Lens
✓ Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#18 Super League · China
Qingdao Jonoon
1 : 0 FT
Changchun Yatai
✓ Win 41%
Draw 25%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#19 Super League · China
Shanghai Shenhua
1 : 1 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 32%
Draw 30%
Win 38%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#20 Bundesliga · Germany
SV Darmstadt 98
1 : 4 FT
Union Berlin
Win 41%
Draw 25%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%

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 Saturday 26 August 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sukhothai FC vs Buriram United 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.