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Low Scoring Predictions

Fixtures ranked by lowest predicted expected total goals — Saturday 17 January 2026

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) — making them the best candidates for Under 2.5 goals and low-scoring correct score markets.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 17 January 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Reggiana vs Cesena at 2.30 in the Serie B. The shortlist runs from 2.30 down to 1.78, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans eight different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, eight landed the low scoring market — 40%. 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 — 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 · France
Grenoble
0 : 3 FT
RED Star FC 93
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 65%
#2 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Excelsior
2 : 2 FT
Telstar
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 65%
#3 League Two · England
Grimsby
1 : 0 FT
Barnet
✓ Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#4 League One · England
Exeter City
3 : 0 FT
Stevenage
✓ Win 44%
Draw 31%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#5 League One · England
Wigan
0 : 1 FT
Bolton
Win 40%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#6 Championship · England
Ipswich
3 : 0 FT
Blackburn
✓ Win 41%
Draw 32%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#7 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Hertha BSC
0 : 0 FT
FC Schalke 04
Win 29%
Draw 31%
Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#8 League Two · England
Shrewsbury
1 : 0 FT
Harrogate Town
Win 28%
Draw 31%
Win 41%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#9 League One · England
Northampton
1 : 2 FT
Wycombe
Win 48%
Draw 30%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 63%
#10 League One · England
AFC Wimbledon
0 : 1 FT
Doncaster
Win 42%
Draw 30%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#11 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Al Ain
2 : 2 FT
Al Wahda FC
Win 49%
Draw 29%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 61%
#12 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
KVC Westerlo
0 : 2 FT
Cercle Brugge
Win 44%
Draw 30%
Win 26%
✓ Under 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#13 Primeira Liga · Portugal
GIL Vicente
2 : 1 FT
Nacional
✓ Win 44%
Draw 29%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 58%
#14 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Wasl FC
1 : 0 FT
Al-Jazira
✓ Win 38%
Draw 30%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 57%
#15 League One · England
Bradford
1 : 2 FT
Cardiff
Win 42%
Draw 29%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 58%
#16 League Two · England
Fleetwood Town
1 : 2 FT
Cambridge United
Win 42%
Draw 30%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 57%
#17 Serie B · Italy
Padova
1 : 2 FT
Mantova
Win 41%
Draw 32%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 56%
#18 Premier League · England
Sunderland
2 : 1 FT
Crystal Palace
✓ Win 39%
Draw 35%
Win 26%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 54%
#19 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Patro Eisden
1 : 0 FT
Kortrijk
✓ Win 38%
Draw 29%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#20 Serie B · Italy
Reggiana
1 : 2 FT
Cesena
Win 35%
Draw 30%
Win 35%
Under 2.5 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 — 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 17 January 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Reggiana vs Cesena at 2.30 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.