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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Sunday 17 October 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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 17 October 2021. The strongest reading belongs to Sturm Graz vs Ried at 3.99 in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 3.99 down to 3.10, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans seven different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, ten landed the goal fest market — 50%. 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 Bundesliga Β· Austria
Sturm Graz
1 : 0 FT
Ried
βœ“ Win 71%
Draw 18%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 76% BTTS Yes 66%
#2 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Gent
2 : 0 FT
AS Eupen
Win 34%
Draw 21%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 73%
#3 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Brann
1 : 1 FT
Stabaek
Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 74%
#4 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Lommel United
3 : 0 FT
Royal Excel Mouscron
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 73%
#5 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Stromsgodset
0 : 1 FT
Viking
Win 58%
Draw 23%
Win 19%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 68%
#6 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Pardubice
2 : 4 FT
Sparta Praha
Win 29%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
1 : 5 FT
Bayern München
Win 35%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#8 Ligue 1 Β· France
Montpellier
1 : 0 FT
Lens
Win 28%
Draw 27%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 70%
#9 Serie A Β· Italy
Juventus
1 : 0 FT
AS Roma
Win 32%
Draw 22%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 68%
#10 Serie A Β· Italy
Genoa
2 : 2 FT
Sassuolo
Win 37%
Draw 22%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#11 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Bodo/Glimt
2 : 1 FT
Sarpsborg 08 FF
βœ“ Win 76%
Draw 17%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 67%
#12 Serie A Β· Italy
Empoli
1 : 4 FT
Atalanta
Win 20%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 60%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#13 Bundesliga Β· Austria
WSG Wattens
2 : 2 FT
TSV Hartberg
Win 27%
Draw 28%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#14 Super League Β· Switzerland
FC ST. Gallen
2 : 1 FT
Servette FC
Win 28%
Draw 29%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Sigma Olomouc
2 : 0 FT
Karviná
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 57%
#16 Serie A Β· Italy
Udinese
1 : 1 FT
Bologna
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#17 Eliteserien Β· Norway
Rosenborg
2 : 2 FT
Valerenga
Win 61%
Draw 24%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#18 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Bangkok United
1 : 0 FT
Chonburi FC
Win 33%
Draw 26%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 64%
#19 Serie A Β· Italy
Cagliari
3 : 1 FT
Sampdoria
Win 23%
Draw 22%
Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#20 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Charleroi
2 : 0 FT
Genk
Win 37%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%

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 Sunday 17 October 2021?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sturm Graz vs Ried at 3.99 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.