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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities β€” Friday 9 April 2027

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.

Eleven matches clear our threshold on Friday 9 April 2027. Boulogne vs Grenoble tops the list at 88% in the Ligue 2. The shortlist runs from 88% down to 71%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Ligue 2 supplies seven of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 Ligue 2 Β· France
Boulogne
– : – 18:00
Grenoble
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 55%
#2 Ligue 2 Β· France
Metz
– : – 18:00
Nantes
Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Emmen
– : – 18:00
Vitesse
Win 32%
Draw 25%
Win 43%
BTTS Yes 56%
#4 Ligue 2 Β· France
PAU
– : – 18:00
Rodez
Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 57%
#5 Ligue 2 Β· France
Dunkerque
– : – 18:00
Laval
Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
#6 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Almere City FC
– : – 18:00
Waalwijk
Win 50%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 54%
#7 Ligue 2 Β· France
Dijon
– : – 18:00
Reims
Win 26%
Draw 23%
Win 51%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 59%
#8 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC Eindhoven
– : – 18:00
FC OSS
Win 50%
Draw 25%
Win 24%
#9 Ligue 2 Β· France
Guingamp
– : – 18:00
Montpellier
Win 24%
Draw 25%
Win 51%
#10 Ligue 2 Β· France
Saint Etienne
– : – 18:00
Annecy
Win 54%
Draw 24%
Win 22%
#11 Ligue 2 Β· France
Clermont Foot
– : – 18:00
Nancy
Win 22%
Draw 25%
Win 54%

Showing top 11 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 9 April 2027?

eleven fixtures met the criteria, led by Boulogne vs Grenoble at 88% 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.