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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 24 August 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Saturday 24 August 2024. Ilves vs EIF led the list at 3.93 in the Veikkausliiga. The shortlist runs from 3.93 down to 3.28, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Pro League supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland
Ilves
5 : 0 FT
EIF
βœ“ Win 75%
Draw 15%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 75% BTTS Yes 61%
#2 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
2 : 1 FT
Al Bataeh
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 21%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Crystal Palace
0 : 2 FT
West Ham
Win 61%
Draw 19%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 68%
#4 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Bodo/Glimt
6 : 0 FT
Sarpsborg 08 FF
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 18%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 67%
#5 League Two Β· England
Milton Keynes Dons
3 : 0 FT
Carlisle
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 18%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 64%
#6 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Kalmar FF
2 : 2 FT
Malmo FF
Win 20%
Draw 19%
Win 61%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
2 : 0 FT
Al-Jazira
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 70%
#8 League Two Β· England
Newport County
3 : 1 FT
Accrington ST
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 20%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#9 Bundesliga Β· Germany
1899 Hoffenheim
3 : 2 FT
Holstein Kiel
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 24%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Dibba Al Hisn
1 : 4 FT
Sharjah FC
Win 25%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 52%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#11 Primera División Β· Chile
Deportes Iquique
1 : 3 FT
O'Higgins
Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#12 Championship Β· England
Blackburn
2 : 1 FT
Oxford United
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#13 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al Ain
5 : 1 FT
Khorfakkan
Win 37%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Germany
RB Leipzig
1 : 0 FT
VfL Bochum
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 23%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 63%
#15 Championship Β· England
Watford
2 : 1 FT
Derby
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 19%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#16 Premier League Β· England
Manchester City
4 : 1 FT
Ipswich
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#17 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Borussia Dortmund
2 : 0 FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 24%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 64%
#18 Premier League Β· England
Aston Villa
0 : 2 FT
Arsenal
Win 30%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 48%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#19 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada
York United
0 : 0 FT
Forge
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 63%
#20 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Nong Bua Pitchaya
2 : 1 FT
Nakhon Pathom
Win 25%
Draw 24%
Win 51%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%

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 24 August 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Ilves vs EIF at 3.93 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.