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Low Scoring Predictions

Fixtures ranked by lowest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 21 August 2021

Our prediction model identifies fixtures where both teams have historically weak attack or strong defence. Fixtures at the top of this list have the lowest combined expected goals (xG) β€” making them the best candidates for Under 2.5 goals and low-scoring correct score markets.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 21 August 2021. Scunthorpe vs Sutton Utd sits top on 1.85 in the League Two. The shortlist runs from 1.85 down to 1.41, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, twelve landed the low scoring market — 60%. This is a single day's sample and swings heavily; the rolling record across all fixtures is on the model accuracy page.

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 League Two Β· England
Oldham
1 : 2 FT
Colchester
Win 26%
Draw 45%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 83% BTTS No 71%
#2 League Two Β· England
Hartlepool
2 : 0 FT
Walsall
Win 37%
Draw 42%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS No 68%
#3 League Two Β· England
Stevenage
1 : 1 FT
Port Vale
Win 37%
βœ“ Draw 42%
Win 21%
✓ Under 2.5 79% BTTS No 68%
#4 League Two Β· England
Carlisle
1 : 1 FT
Leyton Orient
Win 29%
βœ“ Draw 43%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 79% BTTS No 67%
#5 League Two Β· England
Exeter City
4 : 1 FT
Bristol Rovers
Win 31%
Draw 42%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 78% BTTS No 66%
#6 La Liga Β· Spain
Athletic Club
1 : 1 FT
Barcelona
Win 27%
βœ“ Draw 42%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 76% BTTS No 64%
#7 League Two Β· England
Tranmere
0 : 1 FT
Newport County
Win 33%
Draw 41%
Win 26%
✓ Under 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#8 League One Β· England
Rotherham
0 : 2 FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Win 44%
Draw 32%
Win 24%
✓ Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 67%
#9 League One Β· England
Shrewsbury
0 : 3 FT
Plymouth
Win 39%
Draw 33%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS No 65%
#10 Ligue 2 Β· France
Valenciennes
1 : 4 FT
Rodez
Win 24%
Draw 40%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 61%
#11 League Two Β· England
Mansfield Town
2 : 3 FT
Bradford
Win 39%
Draw 39%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 62%
#12 League Two Β· England
Salford City
0 : 1 FT
Swindon Town
Win 24%
Draw 40%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#13 Ligue 2 Β· France
Le Havre
2 : 1 FT
Niort
Win 20%
Draw 40%
Win 41%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 62%
#14 La Liga Β· Spain
Granada CF
1 : 1 FT
Valencia
Win 27%
βœ“ Draw 41%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 60%
#15 La Liga Β· Spain
Espanyol
0 : 0 FT
Villarreal
Win 27%
βœ“ Draw 41%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#16 League Two Β· England
Forest Green
6 : 3 FT
Crawley Town
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 39%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 62%
#17 League One Β· England
Charlton
0 : 2 FT
Wigan
Win 38%
Draw 32%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#18 League One Β· England
Fleetwood Town
3 : 2 FT
Cheltenham
Win 31%
Draw 32%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 64%
#19 Ligue 2 Β· France
PAU
2 : 0 FT
Bastia
Win 24%
Draw 40%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#20 League Two Β· England
Scunthorpe
1 : 1 FT
Sutton Utd
Win 30%
βœ“ Draw 40%
Win 30%
✓ Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 60%

Showing top 20 fixtures by lowest combined expected goals. Predictions are generated by our prediction model and updated daily. For informational purposes only.

Low Scoring β€” common questions

What does the Low Scoring market mean?

Low Scoring settles on whether a match is expected to stay tight, typically under 2.5 goals. It is one of the most commonly offered football markets and is priced by every major bookmaker.

How does Fixture360 calculate low scoring 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 combined expected goals shown here is the sum of both teams' expected goals, ranked ascending so the tightest games surface first. No bookmaker odds are used as an input — the model is independent of the market.

How many fixtures qualified for Low Scoring on Saturday 21 August 2021?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Scunthorpe vs Sutton Utd at 1.85 combined expected goals.

Which fixtures appear on this page?

Fixtures with the lowest combined expected goals of the day, 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 low scoring 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.