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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Friday 16 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.

19 fixtures clear the bar on Friday 16 October 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Grenoble vs Boulogne at 106% in the Ligue 2. The shortlist runs from 106% down to 63%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Ligue 2 supplies three 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 Ligue 2 · France
Guingamp
: 18:00
PAU
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%
#2 Canadian Premier League · Canada
Supra du Quebec
: 23:00
York United
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 62%
#3 Championship · England
Burnley
: 19:00
Wolves
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Super League · China
Henan Jianye
: 11:35
Tianjin Teda
Win 32%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 58%
#5 Premier Division · Ireland
Drogheda United
: 18:45
Derry City
Win 31%
Draw 32%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 61%
#6 Ligue 2 · France
Grenoble
: 18:00
Boulogne
Win 33%
Draw 40%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 81% BTTS No 70%
#7 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Ayutthaya FC
: 12:00
Lamphun Warrior
Win 38%
Draw 31%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 55%
#8 Ligue 2 · France
Annecy
: 18:00
Nancy
Win 37%
Draw 35%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 60%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Helmond Sport
: 18:00
NAC Breda
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#10 Ligue 2 · France
Laval
: 18:00
Clermont Foot
Win 30%
Draw 29%
Win 41%
BTTS Yes 56%
#11 Premier Division · Ireland
Galway United
: 18:45
Shamrock Rovers
Win 26%
Draw 34%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Ligue 1 · France
Le Mans
: 18:45
Toulouse
Win 31%
Draw 26%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Serie A · Italy
Frosinone
: 18:45
Sassuolo
Win 28%
Draw 29%
Win 44%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 56%
#14 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Heerenveen
: 18:00
Excelsior
Win 29%
Draw 26%
Win 45%
BTTS Yes 56%
#15 Premier Division · Ireland
St Patrick's Athl.
: 18:45
Shelbourne
Win 40%
Draw 36%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 60%
#16 Premier Division · Ireland
Bohemians
: 18:45
Waterford
Win 46%
Draw 29%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Den Bosch
: 18:00
FC OSS
Win 52%
Draw 22%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Ligue 2 · France
Reims
: 18:00
Dijon
Win 51%
Draw 25%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#19 Bundesliga · Austria
Rapid Vienna
: 17:30
TSV Hartberg
Win 60%
Draw 24%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 55%

Showing top 19 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 16 October 2026?

19 fixtures met the criteria, led by Grenoble vs Boulogne at 106% 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.