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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Saturday 17 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 17 October 2026. Al Diriyah vs Al Taawon led the list at 106% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 106% down to 81%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans seven different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

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 League Two Β· England
Swindon Town
1 : 1 FT
Walsall
Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
✓ Under 2.5 53% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#2 Superettan Β· Sweden
Falkenbergs FF
4 : 3 FT
Landskrona BoIS
Win 34%
Draw 29%
Win 36%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#3 Superettan Β· Sweden
Ljungskile SK
2 : 0 FT
IK brage
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 61%
#4 Serie B Β· Italy
Pisa
3 : 1 FT
Cremonese
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%
#5 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
HJK Helsinki
4 : 0 FT
Gnistan
Win 36%
Draw 24%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 60%
#6 Ligue 2 Β· France
Nantes
2 : 3 FT
Dunkerque
Win 33%
Draw 29%
βœ“ Win 38%
Under 2.5 55%
#7 Superettan Β· Sweden
Sandviken
0 : 0 FT
Ostersunds FK
Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 56%
#8 Championship Β· England
Derby
0 : 1 FT
Stoke City
Win 35%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 40%
BTTS Yes 56%
#9 League One Β· England
Leyton Orient
2 : 0 FT
Blackpool
Win 33%
Draw 30%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 55%
#10 League Two Β· England
Accrington ST
3 : 1 FT
Gillingham
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#11 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Rayong FC
1 : 1 FT
Uthai Thani
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Diriyah
1 : 1 FT
Al Taawon
Win 28%
βœ“ Draw 39%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 56%
#13 Championship Β· England
Watford
2 : 0 FT
Charlton
Win 35%
Draw 25%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#14 League One Β· England
Plymouth
0 : 2 FT
Huddersfield
Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 32%
BTTS Yes 55%
#15 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Cracovia Krakow
1 : 1 FT
Legia Warszawa
Win 31%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#16 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Pardubice
3 : 0 FT
Zlin
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 61%
#17 League One Β· England
Bradford
2 : 0 FT
Stevenage
βœ“ Win 36%
Draw 35%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#18 League Two Β· England
Port Vale
1 : 0 FT
Chesterfield
βœ“ Win 36%
Draw 35%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#19 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
0 : 1 FT
Galatasaray
Win 35%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 42%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#20 League One Β· England
Wycombe
2 : 0 FT
Notts County
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%

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 Saturday 17 October 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Diriyah vs Al Taawon 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.