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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Saturday 7 August 2021

Our prediction model calculates the expected number of goals each team is likely to score based on historical attack and defence strengths. Fixtures at the top of this list have the highest combined expected goals (xG) — making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 7 August 2021. FC Sion vs BSC Young Boys led the list at 3.73 in the Super League. The shortlist runs from 3.73 down to 2.85, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Championship supplies eight of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the 15 fixtures on this list that have since finished, eight landed the goal fest market — 53%. 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 Super League · Switzerland
FC Sion
1 : 0 FT
BSC Young Boys
Win 21%
Draw 25%
Win 54%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Eliteserien · Norway
Viking
– : – CANC
ODD Ballklubb
Win 59%
Draw 24%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 64%
#3 Championship · England
Blackburn
2 : 1 FT
Swansea
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#4 Championship · England
Bristol City
1 : 1 FT
Blackpool
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#5 Championship · England
Cardiff
1 : 1 FT
Barnsley
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#6 Championship · England
Derby
1 : 1 FT
Huddersfield
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Championship · England
Luton
3 : 0 FT
Peterborough
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 68%
#8 Championship · England
Preston
1 : 4 FT
Hull City
Win 24%
Draw 27%
✓ Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 Championship · England
QPR
1 : 1 FT
Millwall
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#10 Championship · England
Stoke City
3 : 2 FT
Reading
Win 24%
Draw 27%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#11 Eliteserien · Norway
Molde
– : – CANC
Tromso
Win 75%
Draw 18%
Win 7%
Over 2.5 64%
#12 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Sparta Praha
2 : 0 FT
Karviná
✓ Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#13 Eliteserien · Norway
Bodo/Glimt
– : – CANC
Mjondalen
Win 59%
Draw 25%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 60%
#14 Eliteserien · Norway
Stromsgodset
– : – CANC
Lillestrom
Win 63%
Draw 24%
Win 13%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 58%
#15 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Arouca
0 : 2 FT
Estoril
Win 58%
Draw 27%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 59%
#16 Eliteserien · Norway
Rosenborg
– : – CANC
Brann
Win 60%
Draw 25%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 57%
#17 Bundesliga · Austria
Sturm Graz
3 : 1 FT
SCR Altach
Win 23%
Draw 29%
Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
KV Mechelen
1 : 3 FT
AS Eupen
Win 28%
Draw 31%
✓ Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#19 K League 1 · South-Korea
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2 : 1 FT
Gangwon FC
✓ Win 49%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#20 K League 1 · South-Korea
Jeonbuk Motors
2 : 1 FT
Daegu FC
✓ Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%

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

Goal Fest — common questions

What does the Goal Fest market mean?

Goal Fest settles on whether a match is expected to produce a high combined goal count. It is one of the most commonly offered football markets and is priced by every major bookmaker.

How does Fixture360 calculate goal fest 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, derived from their attack and defence strengths. No bookmaker odds are used as an input — the model is independent of the market.

How many fixtures qualified for Goal Fest on Saturday 7 August 2021?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by FC Sion vs BSC Young Boys at 3.73 combined expected goals.

Which fixtures appear on this page?

Fixtures with the highest 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 goal fest 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.