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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Friday 18 July 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.

The model shortlists ten fixtures on Friday 18 July 2025. Suwon City FC vs Gwangju FC sits top on 95% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 95% down to 65%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Super League supplies three of the top 10, 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 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Suwon City FC
2 : 1 FT
Gwangju FC
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 60%
#2 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Pardubice
1 : 5 FT
Plzen
Win 31%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 42%
Under 2.5 55%
#3 Super League Β· China
Tianjin Teda
2 : 1 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 31%
Draw 25%
Win 44%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#4 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Daegu FC
2 : 3 FT
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Win 27%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 46%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#5 Super League Β· China
Wuhan Three Towns
1 : 1 FT
Qingdao Youth Island
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2 : 2 FT
Rosenborg
Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 25%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#7 Super League Β· China
Changchun Yatai
1 : 3 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
Win 22%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#8 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Lech Poznan
1 : 4 FT
Cracovia Krakow
Win 55%
Draw 23%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#9 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Jagiellonia
0 : 4 FT
Nieciecza
Win 56%
Draw 23%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 55%
#10 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Kooteepee
2 : 2 FT
Inter Turku
Win 16%
Draw 25%
Win 59%

Showing top 10 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 Friday 18 July 2025?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Suwon City FC vs Gwangju FC at 95% 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.