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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 9 October 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 matches clear our threshold on Friday 9 October 2026. Daejeon Citizen vs Jeonbuk Motors tops the list at 100% in the K League 1. The shortlist runs from 100% down to 78%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans eight 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 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Dender
: 18:00
Club Brugge II
Win 37%
Draw 26%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 55%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong AZ
: 18:00
Den Bosch
Win 38%
Draw 23%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#3 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
SK Beveren
: 18:45
Lommel United
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#4 Ligue 2 · France
PAU
: 18:00
Laval
Win 33%
Draw 32%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 53%
#5 Veikkausliiga · Finland
SJK
: 15:00
Lahti
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 63% BTTS No 57%
#6 Premier Division · Ireland
Derry City
: 18:45
St Patrick's Athl.
Win 36%
Draw 33%
Win 31%
BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
RSC Anderlecht II
: 18:00
AS Eupen
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 61% BTTS No 55%
#8 K League 1 · South-Korea
Daejeon Citizen
: 05:00
Jeonbuk Motors
Win 36%
Draw 36%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 60%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Heracles
: 18:00
Waalwijk
Win 35%
Draw 22%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 68%
#10 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Moreirense
: 17:45
GIL Vicente
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%
#11 Ligue 2 · France
Dunkerque
: 18:00
Annecy
Win 39%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
BTTS Yes 56%
#12 Premier League · Russia
FC Rostov
: 16:30
Akron
Win 37%
Draw 33%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 61%
#13 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Wieczysta Kraków
: 16:00
Wisla Plock
Win 39%
Draw 30%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 62%
#14 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Raków Częstochowa
: 18:30
GKS Katowice
Win 31%
Draw 28%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Ligue 2 · France
Montpellier
: 18:00
Grenoble
Win 41%
Draw 29%
Win 30%
BTTS Yes 55%
#16 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Roda
: 18:00
Jong PSV U21
Win 44%
Draw 22%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 67%
#17 Championship · England
West Ham
: 19:00
QPR
Win 30%
Draw 27%
Win 42%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 70%
#18 Ligue 1 · France
Lens
: 18:45
Lyon
Win 44%
Draw 26%
Win 30%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#19 Ligue 2 · France
Sochaux
: 18:00
Boulogne
Win 24%
Draw 37%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 76% BTTS No 67%
#20 K League 1 · South-Korea
Incheon United
: 07:30
Pohang Steelers
Win 25%
Draw 34%
Win 41%
Under 2.5 56%

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 9 October 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Daejeon Citizen vs Jeonbuk Motors 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.