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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 17 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 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 17 May 2025. The strongest reading belongs to Al-Fayha vs Al Okhdood at 100% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 83%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Bundesliga supplies three of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Premier League · Ukraine
Kolos Kovalivka
2 : 1 FT
Karpaty
✓ Win 34%
Draw 32%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 59%
#2 Super League · China
Changchun Yatai
1 : 2 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 54%
#3 Bundesliga · Germany
FC Augsburg
1 : 2 FT
Union Berlin
Win 34%
Draw 32%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 56%
#4 Serie B · Italy
Juve Stabia
1 : 0 FT
Palermo
✓ Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#5 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Piast Gliwice
2 : 0 FT
Gornik Zabrze
Win 34%
Draw 31%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#6 Super League · Switzerland
FC Sion
2 : 1 FT
Grasshoppers
✓ Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#7 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Pardubice
2 : 1 FT
Mlada Boleslav
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 58%
#8 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Arouca
4 : 1 FT
Boavista
Win 34%
Draw 31%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 61%
#9 Premier League · Ukraine
Zorya Luhansk
0 : 1 FT
Polessya
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#10 League Two · England
AFC Wimbledon
1 : 0 FT
Notts County
Win 34%
Draw 30%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#11 Veikkausliiga · Finland
AC Oulu
0 : 1 FT
Mariehamn
Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#12 Süper Lig · Turkey
Adana Demirspor
0 : 5 FT
Hatayspor
Win 36%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#13 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fayha
2 : 0 FT
Al Okhdood
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#14 Veikkausliiga · Finland
VPS
0 : 0 FT
FF Jaro
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#15 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slovácko
3 : 2 FT
Dukla Praha
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 53%
#16 Bundesliga · Germany
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0 : 1 FT
VfL Wolfsburg
Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 68%
#17 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Farense
1 : 2 FT
Santa Clara
Win 29%
Draw 35%
✓ Win 36%
Under 2.5 78% BTTS No 69%
#18 Bundesliga · Austria
TSV Hartberg
3 : 2 FT
WSG Wattens
✓ Win 37%
Draw 32%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Antwerp
0 : 4 FT
Union St. Gilloise
Win 32%
Draw 29%
✓ Win 39%
BTTS Yes 58%
#20 Bundesliga · Germany
FC St. Pauli
0 : 2 FT
VfL Bochum
Win 36%
Draw 35%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 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 17 May 2025?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Fayha vs Al Okhdood at 100% 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.