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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Thursday 16 December 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 eight fixtures on Thursday 16 December 2021. Genk vs Charleroi sits top on 3.46 in the Jupiler Pro League. The shortlist runs from 3.46 down to 2.50, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Super League supplies three of the top 8, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the eight fixtures on this list that have since finished, four 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 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Genk
4 : 2 FT
Charleroi
Win 33%
Draw 22%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Chelsea
1 : 1 FT
Everton
Win 70%
Draw 18%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 62%
#3 Premier League Β· England
Liverpool
3 : 1 FT
Newcastle
βœ“ Win 79%
Draw 14%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS No 58% Liverpool Clean Sheet 54%
#4 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Antwerp
4 : 2 FT
AS Eupen
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 23%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#5 Super League Β· China
Changchun Yatai
1 : 1 FT
Shenzhen Ruby FC
Win 42%
Draw 28%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#6 Super League Β· China
Guangzhou Evergrande FC
1 : 1 FT
Hebei Zhongji
Win 55%
Draw 27%
Win 18%
#7 Super League 1 Β· Greece
Ionikos
0 : 1 FT
AEK Athens FC
Win 34%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 39%
BTTS Yes 54%
#8 Super League Β· China
Shandong Luneng
2 : 1 FT
Beijing Guoan
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 30%
Win 22%
Under 2.5 54%

Showing top 8 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 Thursday 16 December 2021?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Genk vs Charleroi at 3.46 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.