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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 17 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 17 October 2026. Obolon'-Brovar vs Veres Rivne sits top on 103% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 103% down to 83%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Premier League supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Karlsruher SC
: 11:30
SV Darmstadt 98
Win 39%
Draw 22%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 68%
#2 Championship · England
Watford
: 11:30
Charlton
Win 32%
Draw 35%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 57%
#3 Super League 1 · Greece
Atromitos
: 15:00
AEK Athens FC
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 55%
#4 Premier League · Ukraine
Obolon'-Brovar
: 15:00
Veres Rivne
Win 33%
Draw 35%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 63%
#5 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Zaglebie Lubin
: 16:00
Jagiellonia
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Ligue 1 · France
Strasbourg
: 15:15
Paris Saint Germain
Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 65%
#7 Championship · England
Birmingham
: 14:00
QPR
Win 35%
Draw 32%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 61%
#8 Serie B · Italy
Sampdoria
: 13:00
Arezzo
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 54%
#9 Premier League · Ukraine
Kryvbas KR
: 15:00
LNZ Cherkasy
Win 34%
Draw 30%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 56%
#10 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Dynamo Dresden
: 11:30
1. FC Magdeburg
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#11 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Cracovia Krakow
: 16:00
Legia Warszawa
Win 31%
Draw 34%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 57%
#12 League One · England
Plymouth
: 14:00
Huddersfield
Win 38%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 61%
#13 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Pardubice
: 13:00
Zlin
Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%
#14 Superettan · Sweden
Ljungskile SK
: 11:00
IK brage
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 59%
#15 Bundesliga · Germany
Union Berlin
: 13:30
Borussia Dortmund
Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 68%
#16 Super League · China
Qingdao Jonoon
: 11:35
Shenyang Urban
Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 56%
#17 Premier League · Russia
Krylia Sovetov
: 11:00
Fakel
Win 37%
Draw 30%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 59%
#18 Premier Division · Ireland
Sligo Rovers
: 18:45
Dundalk
Win 32%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 64%
#19 League Two · England
Swindon Town
: 14:00
Walsall
Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%
#20 Bundesliga · Germany
FC Schalke 04
: 13:30
FSV Mainz 05
Win 35%
Draw 26%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%

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 17 October 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Obolon'-Brovar vs Veres Rivne at 103% 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.