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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 5 March 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.

The model shortlists nine fixtures on Friday 5 March 2027. Emmen vs Dordrecht sits top on 4.27 in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 4.27 down to 2.92, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eerste Divisie supplies six of the top 9, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Emmen
: 19:00
Dordrecht
Win 68%
Draw 16%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 80% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Ligue 2 · France
Reims
: 19:00
Rodez
Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 76%
#3 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
MVV
: 19:00
Jong AZ
Win 34%
Draw 21%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 76% BTTS Yes 74%
#4 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC Volendam
: 19:00
Waalwijk
Win 57%
Draw 20%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 69%
#5 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
NAC Breda
: 19:00
Helmond Sport
Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
VVV Venlo
: 19:00
Jong Ajax
Win 56%
Draw 21%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC Eindhoven
: 19:00
Jong Utrecht
Win 46%
Draw 23%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#8 Ligue 2 · France
Saint Etienne
: 19:00
Guingamp
Win 68%
Draw 20%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 55%
#9 Ligue 2 · France
Nancy
: 19:00
Nantes
Win 46%
Draw 28%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%

Showing top 9 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 5 March 2027?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Emmen vs Dordrecht at 4.27 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.