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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 17 May 2024

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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Friday 17 May 2024. The strongest reading belongs to Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC at 4.50 in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 4.50 down to 2.59, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans eight different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

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 — 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 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Nassr
1 : 1 FT
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Win 30%
Draw 20%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 83% ✓ BTTS Yes 80%
#2 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Ilves
5 : 0 FT
Haka
Win 24%
Draw 26%
Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Championship · England
Southampton
3 : 1 FT
West Brom
✓ Win 52%
Draw 22%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#4 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Famalicao
1 : 2 FT
Casa Pia
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#5 Ligue 2 · France
Estac Troyes
1 : 1 FT
Annecy
Win 24%
Draw 23%
Win 53%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#6 Veikkausliiga · Finland
SJK
3 : 1 FT
Inter Turku
✓ Win 56%
Draw 25%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Roda
0 : 5 FT
NAC Breda
Win 42%
Draw 26%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 64%
#8 Ligue 2 · France
Bordeaux
3 : 2 FT
PAU
✓ Win 48%
Draw 25%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#9 Super League · China
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
2 : 4 FT
Tianjin Teda
Win 27%
Draw 25%
✓ Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#10 Serie A · Italy
Fiorentina
2 : 2 FT
Napoli
Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 30%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#11 Serie B · Italy
Palermo
2 : 0 FT
Sampdoria
Win 34%
Draw 28%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 61%
#12 Super League · China
Henan Jianye
2 : 3 FT
Wuhan Three Towns
Win 37%
Draw 26%
✓ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#13 Super League · China
Hangzhou Greentown
5 : 2 FT
Nantong Zhiyun
✓ Win 49%
Draw 25%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#14 Ligue 2 · France
Quevilly
2 : 1 FT
Saint Etienne
Win 22%
Draw 25%
Win 53%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#15 Ligue 2 · France
Rodez
2 : 0 FT
Ajaccio
✓ Win 69%
Draw 20%
Win 11%
✓ BTTS No 56%
#16 Veikkausliiga · Finland
AC Oulu
1 : 1 FT
Mariehamn
Win 46%
Draw 30%
Win 24%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#17 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Rio Ave
1 : 1 FT
Benfica
Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
#18 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Damac
1 : 1 FT
Al-Fayha
Win 36%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#19 Veikkausliiga · Finland
HJK Helsinki
1 : 2 FT
VPS
Win 42%
Draw 31%
Win 27%
✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#20 Süper Lig · Turkey
İstanbulspor
1 : 3 FT
Sivasspor
Win 26%
Draw 30%
✓ Win 45%
✓ BTTS Yes 53%

Showing top 20 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 17 May 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC at 4.50 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.