evenly matched

phrase

: equal in skill or ability

It was a close game between two evenly matched teams.

Examples of evenly matched in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That game showcases how evenly matched all teams are in District 4-6A, with the exception of Southlake Carroll, a squad that is cruising to a district title. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

These two teams are pretty evenly matched, but give the Cowboys with their receivers a slight edge in their home opener. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

North an especially good fit for couples or groups whose enthusiasm and prowess for fishing aren’t evenly matched. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

The opening minutes were relatively evenly matched as both teams felt each other out like boxers at the start of a major bout. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for evenly matched

• attached
• despatched
• detached
• dispatched
• mismatched
• unlatched
• unmatched
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• patched
• scratched