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Low Scoring Predictions

Fixtures ranked by lowest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 18 March 2023

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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 18 March 2023. Waalwijk vs NEC Nijmegen sits top on 2.05 in the Eredivisie. The shortlist runs from 2.05 down to 1.42, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Serie B supplies three of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, nine landed the low scoring market — 45%. 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
Walsall
2 : 0 FT
Gillingham
Win 37%
Draw 39%
Win 24%
✓ Under 2.5 83% ✓ BTTS No 74% ✓ Walsall Clean Sheet 55%
#2 League Two Β· England
Northampton
1 : 0 FT
Crewe
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 35%
Win 20%
✓ Under 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS No 70% ✓ Northampton Clean Sheet 54%
#3 League Two Β· England
Leyton Orient
2 : 2 FT
Colchester
Win 49%
Draw 33%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 75% BTTS No 69% Leyton Orient Clean Sheet 56%
#4 Bundesliga Β· Germany
FC Augsburg
1 : 1 FT
FC Schalke 04
Win 41%
Draw 39%
Win 19%
✓ Under 2.5 74% BTTS No 64%
#5 Ligue 2 Β· France
Dijon
0 : 1 FT
PAU
Win 41%
Draw 36%
Win 23%
✓ Under 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS No 65%
#6 Serie B Β· Italy
Ascoli
0 : 1 FT
Venezia
Win 37%
Draw 35%
Win 27%
✓ Under 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS No 64%
#7 Super League 1 Β· Greece
OFI
1 : 1 FT
Levadiakos
Win 37%
βœ“ Draw 40%
Win 23%
✓ Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 60%
#8 League Two Β· England
Tranmere
1 : 3 FT
Newport County
Win 39%
Draw 34%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 72% BTTS No 63%
#9 Premier League Β· England
Chelsea
2 : 2 FT
Everton
Win 53%
Draw 30%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 71% BTTS No 68% Chelsea Clean Sheet 55%
#10 League One Β· England
Lincoln
0 : 3 FT
Peterborough
Win 32%
Draw 34%
βœ“ Win 34%
Under 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#11 League One Β· England
Cheltenham
3 : 1 FT
Exeter City
Win 31%
Draw 33%
Win 36%
Under 2.5 71% BTTS No 62%
#12 Serie B Β· Italy
Reggina
0 : 4 FT
Cagliari
Win 43%
Draw 32%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#13 Serie B Β· Italy
Brescia
0 : 3 FT
Genoa
Win 27%
Draw 33%
βœ“ Win 40%
Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#14 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Atromitos
2 : 0 FT
Ionikos
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 36%
Win 14%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#15 Premier League Β· England
Wolves
2 : 4 FT
Leeds
Win 42%
Draw 31%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 69% BTTS No 62%
#16 Serie B Β· Italy
Sudtirol
2 : 0 FT
Spal
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 33%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#17 League One Β· England
Cambridge United
1 : 2 FT
Charlton
Win 26%
Draw 31%
βœ“ Win 42%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 59%
#18 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Jeju United FC
1 : 2 FT
FC Seoul
Win 30%
Draw 35%
βœ“ Win 35%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 57%
#19 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Portimonense
0 : 1 FT
Vizela
Win 30%
Draw 30%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Under 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#20 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Waalwijk
1 : 3 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 44%
Draw 32%
Win 24%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 59%

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 18 March 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Waalwijk vs NEC Nijmegen at 2.05 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.