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Tightly Contested Predictions

Most evenly matched fixtures by predicted outcome probabilities — Saturday 17 April 2027

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 April 2027. Slovan Liberec vs Sparta Praha sits top on 102% in the Czech Liga. The shortlist runs from 102% down to 83%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Czech Liga 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 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Cracovia Krakow
– : – 16:00
Piast Gliwice
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
BTTS Yes 59%
#2 Premier League · England
Everton
– : – 14:00
Bournemouth
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#3 Premier League · Russia
Zenit
– : – 15:00
Krylia Sovetov
Win 35%
Draw 31%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 58%
#4 Ligue 1 · France
Toulouse
– : – 15:00
Paris FC
Win 34%
Draw 32%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 60%
#5 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Prachuap
– : – 12:00
Port FC
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 63% BTTS No 56%
#6 League One · England
Leicester
– : – 14:00
Barnsley
Win 37%
Draw 28%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Ligue 1 · France
Auxerre
– : – 15:00
Lorient
Win 34%
Draw 34%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 60%
#8 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Genk
– : – 15:00
Club Brugge KV
Win 37%
Draw 23%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#9 League One · England
Stevenage
– : – 14:00
Leyton Orient
Win 33%
Draw 36%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 58%
#10 Serie B · Italy
Juve Stabia
– : – 13:00
Avellino
Win 35%
Draw 33%
Win 32%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%
#11 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slovan Liberec
– : – 13:00
Sparta Praha
Win 31%
Draw 36%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 57%
#12 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Zbrojovka Brno
– : – 13:00
Pardubice
Win 36%
Draw 32%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 54%
#13 Championship · England
Portsmouth
– : – 14:00
Bristol City
Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%
#14 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Zlin
– : – 13:00
Mlada Boleslav
Win 32%
Draw 33%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 58%
#15 Premier League · England
Ipswich
– : – 14:00
Manchester United
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Under 2.5 59%
#16 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Standard Liege
– : – 15:00
OH Leuven
Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%
#17 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Radomiak Radom
– : – 16:00
Pogon Szczecin
Win 32%
Draw 32%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 54%
#18 League Two · England
Port Vale
– : – 14:00
Walsall
Win 32%
Draw 32%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 59%
#19 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
FK Jablonec
– : – 13:00
Artis
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 61%
#20 Premier League · England
Newcastle
– : – 14:00
Tottenham
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 55%

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 April 2027?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Slovan Liberec vs Sparta Praha at 102% 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.