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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Friday 16 October 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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Friday 16 October 2026. Obolon'-Brovar vs Veres Rivne sits top on 105% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 105% down to 79%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Ligue 2 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 Premier League Β· Ukraine
Obolon'-Brovar
2 : 0 FT
Veres Rivne
Win 32%
Draw 37%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#2 Ligue 2 Β· France
Annecy
1 : 2 FT
Nancy
Win 36%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 55%
#3 Ligue 2 Β· France
Grenoble
0 : 2 FT
Boulogne
Win 32%
Draw 37%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#4 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC Eindhoven
0 : 1 FT
Vitesse
Win 37%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 39%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 61%
#5 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada
Supra du Quebec
3 : 0 FT
York United
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 62%
#6 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Drogheda United
2 : 0 FT
Derry City
Win 32%
Draw 32%
Win 36%
BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Galway United
2 : 0 FT
Shamrock Rovers
Win 31%
Draw 32%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 57%
#8 Ligue 2 Β· France
Guingamp
1 : 2 FT
PAU
Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#9 Championship Β· England
Burnley
1 : 2 FT
Wolves
Win 34%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#10 Super League Β· China
Henan Jianye
0 : 1 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 29%
Draw 36%
βœ“ Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#11 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Ayutthaya FC
0 : 2 FT
Lamphun Warrior
Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 53%
#12 Ligue 2 Β· France
Laval
3 : 3 FT
Clermont Foot
Win 32%
Draw 28%
Win 40%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#13 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Çorum FK
2 : 1 FT
Rizespor
Win 30%
Draw 26%
Win 44%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#14 Serie A Β· Brazil
Mirassol
2 : 0 FT
Internacional
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 30%
Win 27%
BTTS Yes 56%
#15 Serie A Β· Italy
Frosinone
4 : 2 FT
Sassuolo
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#16 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Widzew Łódź
0 : 0 FT
Wisla Krakow
Win 43%
Draw 30%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 63%
#17 Ligue 2 Β· France
Reims
4 : 2 FT
Dijon
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 25%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Premier Division Β· Ireland
St Patrick's Athl.
1 : 2 FT
Shelbourne
Win 42%
Draw 34%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 61%
#19 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Wieczysta Kraków
1 : 2 FT
Raków Częstochowa
Win 45%
Draw 31%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#20 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Bohemians
2 : 1 FT
Waterford
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%

Showing top 20 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 Friday 16 October 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Obolon'-Brovar vs Veres Rivne 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.