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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 3 May 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) — making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Friday 3 May 2024. 1899 Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig sits top on 4.33 in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 4.33 down to 2.84, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Eerste Divisie supplies five of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, twelve landed the goal fest market — 60%. 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
1899 Hoffenheim
1 : 1 FT
RB Leipzig
Win 26%
Draw 21%
Win 54%
Over 2.5 81% ✓ BTTS Yes 78%
#2 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Taawon
0 : 3 FT
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Win 24%
Draw 21%
✓ Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Abha
3 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad FC
Win 22%
Draw 21%
Win 57%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
De Graafschap
2 : 2 FT
Jong Utrecht
Win 78%
Draw 15%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 70%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong AZ
2 : 3 FT
MVV
Win 58%
Draw 22%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
VVV Venlo
2 : 0 FT
Jong Ajax
✓ Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Den Bosch
1 : 2 FT
Emmen
Win 31%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 44%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#8 Primera División · Chile
Palestino
3 : 1 FT
Deportes Copiapo
✓ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#9 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Roda
2 : 0 FT
Cambuur
✓ Win 62%
Draw 22%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 59%
#10 Ligue 2 · France
Angers
2 : 1 FT
PAU
Win 33%
Draw 24%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#11 2. Bundesliga · Germany
Hamburger SV
1 : 0 FT
FC St. Pauli
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
KVC Westerlo
2 : 2 FT
St. Truiden
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#13 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Cracovia Krakow
5 : 0 FT
Gornik Zabrze
Win 30%
Draw 27%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%
#14 Ligue 2 · France
Rodez
1 : 3 FT
Annecy
Win 41%
Draw 25%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#15 Premier League · England
Luton
1 : 1 FT
Everton
Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#16 League One · England
Barnsley
1 : 3 FT
Bolton
Win 29%
Draw 24%
✓ Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Helmond Sport
2 : 0 FT
FC Eindhoven
✓ Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 55% BTTS Yes 58%
#18 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Telstar
1 : 1 FT
Groningen
Win 23%
Draw 26%
Win 50%
Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong PSV U21
4 : 1 FT
FC OSS
✓ Win 49%
Draw 27%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#20 Ligue 2 · France
Estac Troyes
1 : 1 FT
Valenciennes
Win 53%
Draw 24%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 55%

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 Friday 3 May 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by 1899 Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig at 4.33 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.