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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Friday 22 December 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) β€” making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

14 fixtures cleared the bar on Friday 22 December 2023. Al-Hazm vs Al-Ahli Jeddah sits top on 5.12 in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 5.12 down to 2.53, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

League Two supplies four of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the 14 fixtures on this list that have since finished, eleven landed the goal fest market — 79%. 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 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hazm
0 : 4 FT
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win 9%
Draw 11%
βœ“ Win 80%
✓ Over 2.5 89% BTTS Yes 73%
#2 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Den Bosch
3 : 1 FT
Cambuur
Win 13%
Draw 15%
Win 72%
✓ Over 2.5 85% ✓ BTTS Yes 74%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Aston Villa
1 : 1 FT
Sheffield Utd
Win 91%
Draw 7%
Win 2%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS No 64% Aston Villa Clean Sheet 63%
#4 League Two Β· England
Stockport County
2 : 1 FT
Notts County
βœ“ Win 79%
Draw 14%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#5 Serie A Β· Italy
Salernitana
2 : 2 FT
AC Milan
Win 27%
Draw 23%
Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#6 League Two Β· England
Colchester
2 : 1 FT
Salford City
Win 25%
Draw 24%
Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#7 League Two Β· England
Crewe
1 : 3 FT
Barrow
Win 30%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#8 League Two Β· England
Doncaster
1 : 3 FT
Bradford
Win 25%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#9 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Groningen
2 : 1 FT
Jong Utrecht
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 21%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 56%
#10 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
VVV Venlo
2 : 1 FT
Telstar
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#11 Championship Β· England
Bristol City
3 : 2 FT
Hull City
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 28%
Win 30%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#12 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
NAC Breda
1 : 2 FT
Willem II
Win 24%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 48%
#13 League Two Β· England
Forest Green
0 : 0 FT
Gillingham
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 53%
#14 League One Β· England
Cambridge United
2 : 0 FT
Exeter City
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 26%
Win 20%
✓ Under 2.5 54%

Showing top 14 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 Friday 22 December 2023?

14 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Hazm vs Al-Ahli Jeddah at 5.12 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.