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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 8 May 2026

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 Friday 8 May 2026. Sudtirol vs Juve Stabia sits top on 100% in the Serie B. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 74%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Premier Division supplies four 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 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Standard Liege
2 : 1 FT
OH Leuven
✓ Win 36%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 54%
#2 Serie B · Italy
Sudtirol
1 : 1 FT
Juve Stabia
Win 33%
✓ Draw 34%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 56%
#3 Premier Division · Ireland
Galway United
1 : 3 FT
Shamrock Rovers
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#4 Serie B · Italy
Avellino
1 : 0 FT
Modena
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#5 Serie B · Italy
Reggiana
1 : 0 FT
Sampdoria
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#6 Premier Division · Ireland
Drogheda United
1 : 0 FT
Derry City
Win 30%
Draw 34%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#7 Premier Division · Ireland
Dundalk
1 : 3 FT
Bohemians
Win 40%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 57%
#8 Premier Division · Ireland
Shelbourne
0 : 0 FT
Sligo Rovers
Win 42%
Draw 28%
Win 30%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 59%
#9 La Liga · Spain
Levante
3 : 2 FT
Osasuna
✓ Win 43%
Draw 29%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#10 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Turku PS
1 : 0 FT
HJK Helsinki
Win 27%
Draw 31%
Win 42%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#11 Superettan · Sweden
Orebro SK
0 : 3 FT
IK brage
Win 44%
Draw 28%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#12 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Ilves
1 : 0 FT
AC Oulu
Win 29%
Draw 26%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Serie A · Italy
Torino
2 : 1 FT
Sassuolo
✓ Win 45%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#14 Allsvenskan · Sweden
IF Elfsborg
2 : 0 FT
IF Brommapojkarna
✓ Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Championship · England
Hull City
0 : 0 FT
Millwall
Win 26%
Draw 29%
Win 45%
#16 Premier League · Ukraine
Kryvbas KR
1 : 0 FT
Karpaty
Win 27%
Draw 25%
Win 48%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#17 Serie B · Italy
Cesena
3 : 4 FT
Padova
Win 47%
Draw 30%
Win 23%
Under 2.5 59%
#18 Serie B · Italy
Frosinone
5 : 0 FT
Mantova
✓ Win 48%
Draw 28%
Win 23%
BTTS Yes 53%
#19 Serie B · Italy
Pescara
1 : 1 FT
Spezia
Win 50%
Draw 25%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#20 Serie B · Italy
Virtus Entella
2 : 1 FT
Carrarese
✓ Win 50%
Draw 29%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 54%

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 8 May 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sudtirol vs Juve Stabia 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.