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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Sunday 2 October 2022

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) β€” making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Sunday 2 October 2022. Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08 FF sits top on 4.45 in the Eliteserien. The shortlist runs from 4.45 down to 3.15, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 13 landed the goal fest market — 65%. 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 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Sandefjord
1 : 1 FT
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Win 35%
Draw 19%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 82% ✓ BTTS Yes 79%
#2 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Excelsior
0 : 1 FT
Utrecht
Win 30%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 51%
Over 2.5 81% BTTS Yes 77%
#3 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Kristiansund BK
4 : 4 FT
Rosenborg
Win 38%
Draw 21%
Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#4 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
SK Beveren
5 : 0 FT
K. Lierse S.K.
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 21%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 73%
#5 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
2 : 0 FT
FC Volendam
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 19%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Premier League Β· Russia
Zenit
3 : 1 FT
FC Rostov
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 16%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#7 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Slavia Praha
3 : 0 FT
Slovan Liberec
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 19%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 60%
#8 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1 : 1 FT
Eintracht Braunschweig
Win 65%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#9 Premier League Β· Russia
Nizhny Novgorod
1 : 2 FT
Spartak Moscow
Win 28%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#10 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Standard Liège II
1 : 3 FT
RSC Anderlecht II
Win 25%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#11 Premier League Β· England
Manchester City
6 : 3 FT
Manchester United
βœ“ Win 74%
Draw 17%
Win 9%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#12 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Buriram United
3 : 1 FT
Prachuap
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 21%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#13 Ligue 1 Β· France
Lorient
2 : 1 FT
Lille
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Austria
TSV Hartberg
2 : 3 FT
Austria Klagenfurt
Win 26%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#15 Ligue 1 Β· France
Toulouse
4 : 2 FT
Montpellier
Win 29%
Draw 23%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#16 Ligue 1 Β· France
Monaco
4 : 1 FT
Nantes
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 24%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#17 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Anderlecht
0 : 1 FT
Charleroi
Win 57%
Draw 21%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Ligue 1 Β· France
Lens
1 : 0 FT
Lyon
βœ“ Win 60%
Draw 21%
Win 19%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 59%
#19 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Teplice
5 : 1 FT
Pardubice
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 25%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#20 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Miedz Legnica
0 : 2 FT
Stal Mielec
Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%

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

Goal Fest β€” 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 Sunday 2 October 2022?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08 FF at 4.45 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.