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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Monday 16 February 2026

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.

Ten fixtures cleared the bar on Monday 16 February 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Kasımpaşa vs Fatih Karagümrük at 100% in the Süper Lig. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 64%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Nieciecza
1 : 1 FT
Gornik Zabrze
Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#2 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Jong Utrecht
1 : 1 FT
Willem II
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#3 Ligue 2 Β· France
Bastia
0 : 0 FT
Estac Troyes
Win 28%
Draw 32%
Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#4 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Kasımpaşa
3 : 2 FT
Fatih Karagümrük
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 38%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 56%
#5 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Rio Ave
1 : 2 FT
Moreirense
Win 29%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 45%
Under 2.5 55%
#6 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Jong Ajax
1 : 2 FT
Cambuur
Win 29%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#7 Championship Β· England
Coventry
3 : 1 FT
Middlesbrough
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 28%
Win 27%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#8 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Atromitos
2 : 2 FT
Panserraikos
Win 52%
Draw 27%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 58% BTTS No 55%
#9 Serie A Β· Italy
Cagliari
0 : 2 FT
Lecce
Win 52%
Draw 29%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#10 La Liga Β· Spain
Girona
2 : 1 FT
Barcelona
Win 18%
Draw 23%
Win 59%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

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 Monday 16 February 2026?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Kasımpaşa vs Fatih Karagümrük 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.