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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 25 July 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 25 July 2026. Pohang Steelers vs Jeonbuk Motors sits top on 105% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 105% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Czech Liga 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 · Switzerland
FC Luzern
1 : 3 FT
FC Thun
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Super League · China
SHANGHAI SIPG
2 : 0 FT
Shanghai Shenhua
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Teplice
3 : 1 FT
Bohemians 1905
✓ Win 37%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 60%
#4 Premier League · Russia
Fakel
1 : 2 FT
Dinamo Makhachkala
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 58%
#5 Premier Division · Ireland
Sligo Rovers
2 : 2 FT
Drogheda United
Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#6 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Kalmar FF
2 : 1 FT
Mjallby AIF
Win 33%
Draw 26%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Super League · China
Qingdao Jonoon
0 : 2 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 32%
BTTS Yes 54%
#8 Super League · China
Shenyang Urban
0 : 1 FT
Qingdao Youth Island
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#9 Serie A · Brazil
Vasco DA Gama
1 : 1 FT
Mirassol
Win 41%
Draw 28%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 54%
#10 K League 1 · South-Korea
Pohang Steelers
0 : 2 FT
Jeonbuk Motors
Win 24%
Draw 40%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS No 66%
#11 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Plzen
1 : 3 FT
Slovan Liberec
Win 42%
Draw 28%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Premier League · Russia
Akron
0 : 5 FT
Zenit
Win 30%
Draw 27%
✓ Win 43%
Under 2.5 56%
#13 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Zbrojovka Brno
3 : 1 FT
Sparta Praha
Win 29%
Draw 28%
Win 42%
Under 2.5 55%
#14 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Zlin
0 : 1 FT
Baník Ostrava
Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#15 Superettan · Sweden
IFK Varnamo
0 : 0 FT
IK brage
Win 30%
Draw 23%
Win 47%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#16 Super League · Switzerland
Lausanne
1 : 1 FT
Grasshoppers
Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#17 Super League · China
Wuhan Three Towns
1 : 0 FT
Chongqing Tongliang Long
✓ Win 45%
Draw 28%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 56%
#18 Canadian Premier League · Canada
Vancouver FC
1 : 0 FT
Cavalry FC
✓ Win 47%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 63%
#19 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Jagiellonia
1 : 0 FT
Korona Kielce
✓ Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
BTTS Yes 55%
#20 Super League · Switzerland
Servette FC
0 : 1 FT
FC Basel 1893
Win 49%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 65%

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 Saturday 25 July 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Pohang Steelers vs Jeonbuk Motors at 105% 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.