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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 2 May 2025

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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Friday 2 May 2025. Al-Fayha vs Damac led the list at 99% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 99% down to 81%, 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 — 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 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
2 : 2 FT
Vitesse
Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#2 Premier League · Ukraine
Livyi Bereh
2 : 3 FT
Karpaty
Win 35%
Draw 30%
✓ Win 36%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 57%
#3 Premier Division · Ireland
Derry City
2 : 0 FT
Shelbourne
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#4 Ligue 2 · France
Ajaccio
2 : 1 FT
Lorient
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 53%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong Utrecht
1 : 0 FT
Dordrecht
Win 34%
Draw 29%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#6 K League 1 · South-Korea
Ulsan Hyundai FC
3 : 0 FT
Gwangju FC
✓ Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#7 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ettifaq
2 : 1 FT
Al Khaleej Saihat
✓ Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
#8 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fayha
2 : 1 FT
Damac
✓ Win 35%
Draw 34%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 64%
#9 Super League · China
Qingdao Youth Island
3 : 1 FT
Meizhou Kejia
✓ Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#10 Primera División · Chile
Deportes Limache
1 : 0 FT
Colo Colo
Win 34%
Draw 26%
Win 39%
BTTS Yes 57%
#11 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
ADO Den Haag
3 : 4 FT
Cambuur
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#12 K League 1 · South-Korea
Pohang Steelers
1 : 2 FT
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Win 40%
Draw 28%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 57%
#13 Ligue 2 · France
Clermont Foot
3 : 2 FT
Annecy
Win 30%
Draw 33%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 65%
#14 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Haka
0 : 1 FT
FF Jaro
Win 41%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#15 Premier League · Ukraine
Ruh Lviv
0 : 0 FT
Kryvbas KR
Win 28%
Draw 35%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 78% ✓ BTTS No 69%
#16 Ligue 2 · France
Caen
1 : 1 FT
RED Star FC 93
Win 32%
Draw 26%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#17 Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Heidenheim
0 : 0 FT
VfL Bochum
Win 31%
Draw 28%
Win 41%
BTTS Yes 54%
#18 Bundesliga · Austria
Grazer AK
1 : 1 FT
Austria Klagenfurt
Win 39%
Draw 32%
Win 29%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#19 2. Bundesliga · Germany
FC Schalke 04
0 : 2 FT
SC Paderborn 07
Win 32%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 43%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 68%
#20 Super League · China
Chengdu Better City
1 : 0 FT
Shanghai Shenhua
Win 29%
Draw 31%
Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 58%

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 Friday 2 May 2025?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Fayha vs Damac 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.