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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Wednesday 26 February 2025

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.

Seven fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 26 February 2025. The strongest reading belongs to Al Riyadh vs Al-Fayha at 89% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 89% down to 77%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Pro League supplies four of the top 7, 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 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Khorfakkan
2 : 1 FT
Al-Wasl FC
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 25%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#2 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Riyadh
0 : 0 FT
Al-Fayha
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 59%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Nottingham Forest
0 : 0 FT
Arsenal
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 55%
#4 Premier League Β· England
Brentford
1 : 1 FT
Everton
Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#5 Premier League Β· England
Manchester United
3 : 2 FT
Ipswich
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 24%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#6 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Khaleej Saihat
1 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad FC
Win 29%
Draw 24%
Win 47%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ettifaq
1 : 0 FT
Al Taawon
Win 23%
Draw 27%
Win 50%
✓ Under 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS No 56%

Showing top 7 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 Wednesday 26 February 2025?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Riyadh vs Al-Fayha 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.