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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Sunday 18 July 2021

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 ten fixtures on Sunday 18 July 2021. Stromsgodset vs Stabaek led the list at 3.37 in the Eliteserien. The shortlist runs from 3.37 down to 2.58, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Eliteserien supplies six of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the ten fixtures on this list that have since finished, four landed the goal fest market — 40%. 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 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Stromsgodset
2 : 1 FT
Stabaek
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 24%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#2 Premier Division Β· Ireland
Bohemians
1 : 1 FT
Longford Town
Win 74%
Draw 16%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 64%
#3 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
IFK Norrkoping
0 : 1 FT
BK Hacken
Win 44%
Draw 28%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 60%
#4 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Kristiansund BK
2 : 0 FT
Sandefjord
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 28%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 54% BTTS Yes 57%
#5 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Tromso
1 : 3 FT
Rosenborg
Win 24%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 48%
✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Lillestrom
1 : 1 FT
Molde
Win 30%
Draw 29%
Win 40%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#7 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Haugesund
3 : 1 FT
Valerenga
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 28%
Win 23%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#8 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Orebro SK
0 : 2 FT
Hammarby FF
Win 37%
Draw 31%
Win 33%
BTTS Yes 57%
#9 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
IFK Goteborg
3 : 2 FT
Mjallby AIF
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 29%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#10 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Brann
1 : 1 FT
Mjondalen
Win 33%
Draw 31%
Win 37%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%

Showing top 10 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 Sunday 18 July 2021?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Stromsgodset vs Stabaek at 3.37 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.