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Low Scoring Predictions

Fixtures ranked by lowest predicted expected total goals β€” Wednesday 1 January 2025

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 17 fixtures on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Mansfield Town vs Bolton led the list at 2.47 in the League One. The shortlist runs from 2.47 down to 1.69, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 17 fixtures on this list that have since finished, six landed the low scoring market — 35%. 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 Championship Β· England
Burnley
0 : 0 FT
Stoke City
Win 48%
Draw 34%
Win 18%
✓ Under 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS No 70% ✓ Burnley Clean Sheet 57%
#2 League One Β· England
Northampton
0 : 0 FT
Stevenage
Win 34%
Draw 33%
Win 33%
✓ Under 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS No 62%
#3 League Two Β· England
Notts County
1 : 2 FT
Walsall
Win 30%
Draw 35%
βœ“ Win 36%
Under 2.5 70% BTTS No 61%
#4 League Two Β· England
Crewe
3 : 2 FT
Carlisle
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 31%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 68% BTTS No 63%
#5 League One Β· England
Wycombe
2 : 1 FT
Exeter City
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 29%
Win 20%
Under 2.5 66% BTTS No 61%
#6 Championship Β· England
West Brom
3 : 1 FT
Preston
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 30%
Win 18%
Under 2.5 65% BTTS No 61%
#7 Championship Β· England
Leeds
1 : 1 FT
Blackburn
Win 59%
Draw 27%
Win 14%
✓ Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 64% Leeds Clean Sheet 55%
#8 Championship Β· England
Millwall
0 : 1 FT
Oxford United
Win 62%
Draw 26%
Win 12%
✓ Under 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS No 65% Millwall Clean Sheet 58%
#9 League One Β· England
Bristol Rovers
2 : 3 FT
Leyton Orient
Win 23%
Draw 29%
βœ“ Win 48%
Under 2.5 64% BTTS No 58%
#10 League One Β· England
Lincoln
0 : 1 FT
Rotherham
Win 59%
Draw 26%
Win 15%
✓ Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 63%
#11 Championship Β· England
Sunderland
2 : 1 FT
Sheffield Utd
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 31%
Win 31%
Under 2.5 62% BTTS No 54%
#12 Championship Β· England
Portsmouth
4 : 0 FT
Swansea
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 31%
Win 29%
Under 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#13 League One Β· England
Barnsley
2 : 1 FT
Wrexham
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
Under 2.5 60% BTTS No 53%
#14 League Two Β· England
Barrow
2 : 2 FT
Bradford
Win 48%
Draw 30%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 59% BTTS No 54%
#15 Championship Β· England
Sheffield Wednesday
4 : 2 FT
Derby
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 29%
Win 25%
Under 2.5 58%
#16 League Two Β· England
Harrogate Town
0 : 2 FT
Salford City
Win 22%
Draw 29%
βœ“ Win 49%
✓ Under 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS No 53%
#17 League One Β· England
Mansfield Town
2 : 1 FT
Bolton
Win 32%
Draw 28%
Win 40%
Under 2.5 55%

Showing top 17 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 Wednesday 1 January 2025?

17 fixtures met the criteria, led by Mansfield Town vs Bolton at 2.47 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.