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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 22 August 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 Saturday 22 August 2026. Internacional vs Atletico-MG sits top on 100% in the Serie A. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 85%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

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 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
3 : 3 FT
Utrecht
Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#2 League One · England
Doncaster
0 : 0 FT
Barnsley
Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
#3 League Two · England
Exeter City
2 : 0 FT
Accrington ST
Win 36%
Draw 28%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 57%
#4 League One · England
Wycombe
1 : 1 FT
Plymouth
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#5 League Two · England
Port Vale
1 : 1 FT
Tranmere
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 53%
#6 Serie B · Italy
Benevento
1 : 2 FT
Modena
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 55%
#7 League One · England
Peterborough
2 : 1 FT
Mansfield Town
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 54%
#8 League Two · England
Rochdale
1 : 2 FT
Crawley Town
Win 35%
Draw 28%
✓ Win 37%
Under 2.5 56%
#9 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fateh
0 : 1 FT
Al-Ettifaq
Win 37%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 38%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 58%
#10 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Club Brugge II
3 : 2 FT
Seraing United
✓ Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
#11 Super League 1 · Greece
Kalamata
2 : 3 FT
Aris Thessalonikis
Win 33%
Draw 32%
✓ Win 35%
Under 2.5 60%
#12 Serie A · Brazil
Internacional
0 : 0 FT
Atletico-MG
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 58%
#13 Championship · England
Millwall
3 : 0 FT
Norwich
✓ Win 36%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 56%
#14 Super League · Switzerland
FC Zurich
1 : 2 FT
FC Basel 1893
Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#15 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Artis
0 : 4 FT
Sparta Praha
Win 36%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%
#16 League Two · England
Shrewsbury
1 : 3 FT
Barnet
Win 35%
Draw 27%
✓ Win 38%
Under 2.5 54%
#17 Süper Lig · Turkey
Çorum FK
0 : 1 FT
Kasımpaşa
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 59%
#18 Ligue 1 · France
Nice
0 : 0 FT
Lorient
Win 34%
Draw 28%
Win 38%
BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Premier League · Russia
Akhmat
4 : 1 FT
FC Rostov
Win 31%
Draw 32%
Win 36%
✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#20 Ligue 1 · France
Toulouse
0 : 2 FT
Lyon
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 57%

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 22 August 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Internacional vs Atletico-MG 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.