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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Wednesday 20 May 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.

14 fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Ilves vs Inter Turku sits top on 98% in the Veikkausliiga. The shortlist runs from 98% down to 67%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

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 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Ilves
1 : 3 FT
Inter Turku
Win 31%
Draw 33%
βœ“ Win 35%
Under 2.5 59%
#2 Super League Β· China
Shenyang Urban
2 : 1 FT
Qingdao Jonoon
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 55%
#3 Super League Β· China
Chongqing Tongliang Long
0 : 0 FT
Yunnan Yukun
Win 34%
Draw 23%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#4 Premier League Β· Russia
Ural
0 : 1 FT
Dinamo Makhachkala
Win 41%
Draw 29%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#5 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Willem II
1 : 2 FT
FC Volendam
Win 44%
Draw 27%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 56%
#6 Premier League Β· Russia
Rotor Volgograd
0 : 2 FT
Akron
Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 30%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Start
1 : 4 FT
Bodo/Glimt
Win 28%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 46%
#8 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Gais
2 : 0 FT
Hammarby FF
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 31%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#9 Super League Β· China
Hangzhou Greentown
4 : 1 FT
Shandong Luneng
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 26%
Win 27%
#10 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Torreense
0 : 0 FT
Casa Pia
Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
✓ Under 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#11 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Najma
1 : 0 FT
Al Shabab
Win 24%
Draw 24%
Win 51%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Serie B Β· Italy
Palermo
2 : 0 FT
Catanzaro
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 23%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 62%
#13 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Khaleej Saihat
1 : 4 FT
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win 20%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 56%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#14 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
KuPS
3 : 0 FT
FF Jaro
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 27%
Win 12%
Under 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS No 60%

Showing top 14 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 Wednesday 20 May 2026?

14 fixtures met the criteria, led by Ilves vs Inter Turku at 98% 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.