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Low Scoring Predictions

Fixtures ranked by lowest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 21 December 2024

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 December 2024. Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke City led the list at 2.30 in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 2.30 down to 1.66, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies three 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, eleven landed the low scoring market — 55%. 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 Serie B Β· Italy
Cittadella
3 : 1 FT
Reggiana
Win 24%
Draw 39%
Win 37%
Under 2.5 77% BTTS No 66%
#2 Championship Β· England
Millwall
1 : 0 FT
Blackburn
Win 30%
Draw 38%
Win 32%
✓ Under 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS No 66%
#3 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Famalicao
1 : 2 FT
Farense
Win 41%
Draw 34%
Win 26%
Under 2.5 76% BTTS No 68%
#4 League One Β· England
Bristol Rovers
1 : 1 FT
Wrexham
Win 31%
Draw 34%
Win 35%
✓ Under 2.5 75% BTTS No 67%
#5 Serie B Β· Italy
Mantova
3 : 1 FT
Frosinone
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 38%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 73% BTTS No 64%
#6 Serie B Β· Italy
Carrarese
1 : 0 FT
Cosenza
Win 35%
Draw 38%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#7 Championship Β· England
Hull City
2 : 1 FT
Swansea
Win 25%
Draw 35%
Win 39%
Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 61%
#8 La Liga Β· Spain
Celta Vigo
2 : 0 FT
Real Sociedad
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 36%
✓ Under 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#9 League One Β· England
Northampton
0 : 5 FT
Charlton
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 28%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#10 La Liga Β· Spain
Getafe
0 : 1 FT
Mallorca
Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 28%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#11 League Two Β· England
Notts County
3 : 0 FT
Bradford
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 32%
Win 27%
Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 60%
#12 League One Β· England
Mansfield Town
1 : 0 FT
Rotherham
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 31%
Win 26%
✓ Under 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS No 61%
#13 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Boavista
0 : 0 FT
AVS
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
✓ Under 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS No 59%
#14 League One Β· England
Burton Albion
1 : 2 FT
Exeter City
Win 30%
Draw 31%
βœ“ Win 40%
Under 2.5 67% BTTS No 59%
#15 Serie B Β· Italy
Catanzaro
0 : 1 FT
Spezia
Win 34%
Draw 35%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 55%
#16 Championship Β· England
Burnley
2 : 1 FT
Watford
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 32%
Win 21%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 58%
#17 League One Β· England
Blackpool
0 : 0 FT
Stevenage
Win 46%
Draw 29%
Win 25%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 58%
#18 Championship Β· England
Portsmouth
4 : 1 FT
Coventry
βœ“ Win 36%
Draw 33%
Win 30%
Under 2.5 63% BTTS No 54%
#19 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
VVV Venlo
1 : 1 FT
Excelsior
Win 20%
Draw 31%
Win 49%
✓ Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 56%
#20 Championship Β· England
Sheffield Wednesday
2 : 0 FT
Stoke City
βœ“ Win 37%
Draw 32%
Win 31%
✓ Under 2.5 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 21 December 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke City 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.