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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 16 December 2023

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 20 fixtures on Saturday 16 December 2023. Ipswich vs Norwich led the list at 5.10 in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 5.10 down to 3.28, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 13 landed the goal fest market — 65%. 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 Championship Β· England
Ipswich
2 : 2 FT
Norwich
Win 59%
Draw 17%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 88% ✓ BTTS Yes 83%
#2 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
Hertha BSC
0 : 0 FT
VfL Osnabrück
Win 86%
Draw 9%
Win 5%
Over 2.5 83% BTTS Yes 57%
#3 League Two Β· England
Wrexham
2 : 1 FT
Colchester
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 17%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 78% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Wasl FC
2 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad Kalba
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#5 Super League Β· Switzerland
Grasshoppers
1 : 1 FT
Yverdon Sport
Win 78%
Draw 14%
Win 8%
Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Bundesliga Β· Germany
RB Leipzig
3 : 1 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
SK Beveren
2 : 1 FT
KRC Genk II
Win 39%
Draw 22%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#8 Premier League Β· England
Chelsea
2 : 0 FT
Sheffield Utd
βœ“ Win 75%
Draw 15%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 56%
#9 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
1. FC Nürnberg
0 : 2 FT
Hamburger SV
Win 36%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 42%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 69%
#10 Bundesliga Β· Germany
FC Augsburg
1 : 1 FT
Borussia Dortmund
Win 30%
Draw 25%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#11 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
1. FC Magdeburg
2 : 3 FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Win 20%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 60%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#12 Championship Β· England
Swansea
1 : 2 FT
Middlesbrough
Win 36%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#13 Championship Β· England
Plymouth
3 : 2 FT
Rotherham
βœ“ Win 77%
Draw 15%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 66%
#14 Championship Β· England
Southampton
4 : 0 FT
Blackburn
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#15 La Liga Β· Spain
Athletic Club
2 : 0 FT
Atletico Madrid
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%
#16 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Al Ain
0 : 2 FT
Al Wahda FC
Win 55%
Draw 24%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#17 League Two Β· England
Doncaster
0 : 5 FT
Morecambe
Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 60%
#18 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates
Ajman
0 : 3 FT
Al Nasr
Win 34%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#19 Premier League Β· England
Newcastle
3 : 0 FT
Fulham
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 64%
#20 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Heerenveen
1 : 2 FT
FC Volendam
Win 63%
Draw 23%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

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 Saturday 16 December 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Ipswich vs Norwich at 5.10 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.