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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Saturday 2 January 2027

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.

17 fixtures clear the bar on Saturday 2 January 2027. The strongest reading belongs to Estac Troyes vs Rennes at 4.07 in the Ligue 1. The shortlist runs from 4.07 down to 2.56, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Ligue 1 supplies four of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Ligue 1 · France
Estac Troyes
– : – 20:00
Rennes
Win 30%
Draw 22%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 76%
#2 Ligue 2 · France
Metz
– : – 19:00
Nancy
Win 26%
Draw 20%
Win 53%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 70%
#3 Ligue 1 · France
Paris FC
– : – 20:00
Le Havre
Win 58%
Draw 21%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Premier League · England
Arsenal
– : – 15:00
Ipswich
Win 72%
Draw 16%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 59%
#5 Ligue 2 · France
Reims
– : – 19:00
Laval
Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 63%
#6 League One · England
Cambridge United
– : – 15:00
Mansfield Town
Win 29%
Draw 25%
Win 47%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Ligue 1 · France
Lorient
– : – 20:00
Auxerre
Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Ligue 1 · France
Stade Brestois 29
– : – 16:00
Marseille
Win 40%
Draw 25%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%
#9 Ligue 2 · France
Rodez
– : – 19:00
RED Star FC 93
Win 28%
Draw 23%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 62%
#10 Ligue 2 · France
Dijon
– : – 19:00
Nantes
Win 40%
Draw 24%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%
#11 Premier League · England
Brighton
– : – 12:30
Manchester United
Win 70%
Draw 18%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 56%
#12 League One · England
Plymouth
– : – 15:00
Luton
Win 33%
Draw 28%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 61%
#13 League One · England
Stockport County
– : – 15:00
Burton Albion
Win 56%
Draw 26%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 54%
#14 Premier League · England
Brentford
– : – 15:00
Crystal Palace
Win 70%
Draw 19%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS No 55%
#15 Ligue 1 · France
Monaco
– : – 20:00
Nice
Win 51%
Draw 27%
Win 22%
BTTS Yes 54%
#16 Ligue 2 · France
Annecy
– : – 19:00
Saint Etienne
Win 34%
Draw 26%
Win 40%
BTTS Yes 53%
#17 Ligue 1 · France
Toulouse
– : – 20:00
Angers
Win 45%
Draw 29%
Win 26%

Showing top 17 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 Saturday 2 January 2027?

17 fixtures met the criteria, led by Estac Troyes vs Rennes at 4.07 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.