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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Tuesday 3 November 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.

Nine matches clear our threshold on Tuesday 3 November 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Derby vs Norwich at 97% in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 97% down to 67%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Championship supplies nine of the top 9, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 Championship · England
Derby
: 19:45
Norwich
Win 36%
Draw 33%
Win 30%
BTTS Yes 56%
#2 Championship · England
West Brom
: 20:00
Southampton
Win 38%
Draw 32%
Win 30%
BTTS Yes 59%
#3 Championship · England
Birmingham
: 20:00
Millwall
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 62%
#4 Championship · England
Watford
: 19:45
Lincoln
Win 40%
Draw 35%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 58%
#5 Championship · England
Preston
: 19:45
Sheffield Utd
Win 21%
Draw 31%
Win 48%
BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Championship · England
Charlton
: 19:45
Bolton
Win 48%
Draw 33%
Win 19%
Under 2.5 56%
#7 Championship · England
Blackburn
: 19:45
Stoke City
Win 50%
Draw 31%
Win 20%
BTTS Yes 55%
#8 Championship · England
Portsmouth
: 19:45
Swansea
Win 17%
Draw 30%
Win 53%
BTTS Yes 54%
#9 Championship · England
QPR
: 19:45
Burnley
Win 59%
Draw 26%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 59%

Showing top 9 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 Tuesday 3 November 2026?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Derby vs Norwich at 97% 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.