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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Sunday 5 November 2023

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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 5 November 2023. The strongest reading belongs to 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfB Stuttgart at 4.36 in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 4.36 down to 3.20, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, ten landed the goal fest market — 50%. 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 Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Heidenheim
2 : 0 FT
VfB Stuttgart
Win 22%
Draw 18%
Win 59%
Over 2.5 81% BTTS Yes 76%
#2 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hazm
1 : 2 FT
Al Wehda Club
Win 39%
Draw 21%
✓ Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#3 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Rio Ave
2 : 0 FT
Boavista
Win 28%
Draw 21%
Win 51%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 70%
#4 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Ratchaburi
1 : 2 FT
Chonburi FC
Win 55%
Draw 22%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Hansa Rostock
0 : 0 FT
Hertha BSC
Win 45%
Draw 23%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 69%
#6 Eliteserien · Norway
Sarpsborg 08 FF
3 : 2 FT
Valerenga
✓ Win 53%
Draw 21%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Superettan · Sweden
Jonkopings Sodra
0 : 2 FT
Gais
Win 16%
Draw 18%
✓ Win 66%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 61%
#8 Eredivisie · Netherlands
NEC Nijmegen
3 : 3 FT
FC Volendam
Win 57%
Draw 25%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#9 Eliteserien · Norway
Brann
2 : 1 FT
ODD Ballklubb
✓ Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#10 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slovan Liberec
1 : 0 FT
České Budějovice
✓ Win 70%
Draw 17%
Win 13%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 57%
#11 Superettan · Sweden
Trelleborg
2 : 2 FT
Skövde AIK
Win 37%
Draw 23%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#12 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Utrecht
1 : 1 FT
Twente
Win 17%
Draw 25%
Win 58%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#13 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Nakhon Pathom
2 : 2 FT
Sukhothai FC
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#14 Super League · Switzerland
FC Luzern
2 : 0 FT
Grasshoppers
✓ Win 47%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ahli Jeddah
3 : 0 FT
Al Riyadh
✓ Win 65%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 59%
#16 Bundesliga · Austria
TSV Hartberg
3 : 2 FT
FC BW Linz
✓ Win 48%
Draw 24%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#17 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Hannover 96
2 : 0 FT
Eintracht Braunschweig
✓ Win 76%
Draw 16%
Win 8%
Over 2.5 63%
#18 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Slavia Praha
1 : 2 FT
Plzen
Win 57%
Draw 21%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#19 Ligue 1 · France
Nantes
0 : 1 FT
Reims
Win 38%
Draw 28%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#20 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Club Brugge II
0 : 2 FT
Beerschot VA
Win 26%
Draw 22%
✓ Win 52%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 62%

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 Sunday 5 November 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfB Stuttgart at 4.36 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.