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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 23 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 23 December 2023. Tranmere vs Swindon Town led the list at 3.90 in the League Two. The shortlist runs from 3.90 down to 3.04, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the goal fest market — 70%. 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 League Two Β· England
Tranmere
2 : 1 FT
Swindon Town
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 19%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#2 League Two Β· England
Wrexham
2 : 0 FT
Newport County
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 67%
#3 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
AS Eupen
1 : 2 FT
Union St. Gilloise
Win 12%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 67%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#4 Premier League Β· England
Luton
1 : 0 FT
Newcastle
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 22%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 71%
#5 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Dordrecht
2 : 1 FT
Emmen
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 23%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#6 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
2 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Win 29%
Draw 25%
Win 46%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#7 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Jazira
3 : 1 FT
Hatta SC
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#8 Championship Β· England
Plymouth
3 : 3 FT
Birmingham
Win 62%
Draw 20%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Sukhothai FC
2 : 3 FT
Khon Kaen United
Win 59%
Draw 22%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#10 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC Eindhoven
2 : 2 FT
Jong Ajax
Win 51%
Draw 24%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#11 Serie B Β· Italy
Parma
3 : 1 FT
Ternana
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#12 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ittihad FC
1 : 3 FT
Al-Raed
Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#13 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Buriram United
4 : 0 FT
Uthai Thani
βœ“ Win 60%
Draw 23%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 59%
#14 Championship Β· England
Leicester
3 : 0 FT
Rotherham
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 15%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS No 56%
#15 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Vitória SC
1 : 0 FT
Rio Ave
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 61%
#16 Premier League Β· England
Fulham
0 : 2 FT
Burnley
Win 70%
Draw 18%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 61%
#17 League One Β· England
Reading
2 : 0 FT
Wigan
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 25%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#18 Premier League Β· England
Nottingham Forest
2 : 3 FT
Bournemouth
Win 36%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#19 La Liga Β· Spain
Atletico Madrid
1 : 0 FT
Sevilla
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 63%
#20 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Anderlecht
2 : 1 FT
Genk
Win 33%
Draw 29%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ 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 Saturday 23 December 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Tranmere vs Swindon Town at 3.90 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.