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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 9 March 2024

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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Saturday 9 March 2024. The strongest reading belongs to Al Taawon vs Al-Ahli Jeddah at 4.16 in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 4.16 down to 3.14, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

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 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 Taawon
0 : 1 FT
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win 30%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 48%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 77%
#2 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
Holstein Kiel
1 : 0 FT
Karlsruher SC
Win 33%
Draw 20%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 76%
#3 Serie A Β· Italy
Sassuolo
1 : 0 FT
Frosinone
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 76% BTTS Yes 74%
#4 Premier League Β· England
Crystal Palace
1 : 1 FT
Luton
Win 55%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#5 Championship Β· England
Norwich
5 : 0 FT
Rotherham
βœ“ Win 80%
Draw 13%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 71%
#6 League Two Β· England
Mansfield Town
3 : 2 FT
Swindon Town
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#7 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Slovácko
0 : 1 FT
FK Jablonec
Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 70%
#8 Premier League Β· England
Arsenal
2 : 1 FT
Brentford
βœ“ Win 69%
Draw 18%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#9 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ettifaq
3 : 0 FT
Abha
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
RWDM
0 : 3 FT
Anderlecht
Win 13%
Draw 17%
βœ“ Win 70%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 56%
#11 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
BG Pathum United
7 : 1 FT
Sukhothai FC
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 22%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#12 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Port FC
3 : 3 FT
Uthai Thani
Win 65%
Draw 21%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#13 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Slovan Liberec
1 : 0 FT
Karviná
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 23%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 63%
#14 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Vizela
2 : 1 FT
Farense
Win 31%
Draw 23%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#15 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Rio Ave
0 : 0 FT
SC Braga
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 42%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#16 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Standard Liège II
1 : 2 FT
Club Brugge II
Win 20%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 59%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#17 Super League Β· China
Shandong Luneng
0 : 0 FT
Beijing Guoan
Win 45%
Draw 23%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%
#18 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC ST. Gallen
2 : 3 FT
FC Lugano
Win 33%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 44%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#19 Bundesliga Β· Germany
FC Augsburg
1 : 0 FT
1. FC Heidenheim
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 64%
#20 Championship Β· England
QPR
0 : 2 FT
Middlesbrough
Win 36%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 40%
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 Saturday 9 March 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Taawon vs Al-Ahli Jeddah at 4.16 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.