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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 8 August 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.

The model shortlists 19 fixtures on Friday 8 August 2025. SK Poltava vs Veres Rivne sits top on 96% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 96% down to 62%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Premier League supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Super League · China
Dalian Zhixing
0 : 2 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#2 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Korona Kielce
3 : 0 FT
Radomiak Radom
✓ Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 54%
#3 Premier League · Ukraine
SK Poltava
1 : 0 FT
Veres Rivne
✓ Win 36%
Draw 32%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#4 Premier League · Russia
Dinamo Makhachkala
1 : 1 FT
Akron
Win 32%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#5 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
2 : 2 FT
GO Ahead Eagles
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Olympic Charleroi
1 : 4 FT
KAA Gent II
Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#7 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Seraing United
1 : 2 FT
Beerschot VA
Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#8 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Preußen Münster
1 : 1 FT
SC Paderborn 07
Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#9 Premier League · Ukraine
Ruh Lviv
1 : 5 FT
Dynamo Kyiv
Win 28%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 41%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 62%
#10 2. Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Nürnberg
0 : 1 FT
SV Darmstadt 98
Win 46%
Draw 23%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#11 Süper Lig · Turkey
Gaziantep FK
0 : 3 FT
Galatasaray
Win 30%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 45%
BTTS Yes 56%
#12 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Casa Pia
0 : 2 FT
Sporting CP
Win 29%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 45%
BTTS Yes 55%
#13 Championship · England
Birmingham
1 : 1 FT
Ipswich
Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#14 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Gornik Zabrze
0 : 1 FT
Nieciecza
Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 27%
#15 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
4 : 0 FT
MVV
✓ Win 48%
Draw 25%
Win 27%
BTTS Yes 54%
#16 Premier Division · Ireland
Drogheda United
0 : 0 FT
Waterford
Win 51%
Draw 24%
Win 25%
BTTS Yes 54%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Den Bosch
2 : 0 FT
Jong Ajax
✓ Win 53%
Draw 25%
Win 23%
#18 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
St. Truiden
2 : 0 FT
Dender
✓ Win 54%
Draw 28%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#19 K League 1 · South-Korea
Jeonbuk Motors
2 : 1 FT
FC Anyang
✓ Win 61%
Draw 22%
Win 17%

Showing top 19 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 8 August 2025?

19 fixtures met the criteria, led by SK Poltava vs Veres Rivne at 96% 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.