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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 18 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) β€” making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 18 May 2024. 1899 Hoffenheim vs Bayern München sits top on 4.30 in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 4.30 down to 3.15, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Bundesliga supplies six of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Bundesliga Β· Germany
1899 Hoffenheim
4 : 2 FT
Bayern München
Win 37%
Draw 23%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 80% ✓ BTTS Yes 79%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany
VfB Stuttgart
4 : 0 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 71%
#3 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
2 : 1 FT
FC Augsburg
βœ“ Win 74%
Draw 17%
Win 9%
✓ Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#4 Primera División Β· Chile
Everton de Vina
1 : 0 FT
Deportes Copiapo
βœ“ Win 60%
Draw 19%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
2 : 2 FT
RB Leipzig
Win 28%
Draw 26%
Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#6 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Mlada Boleslav
0 : 5 FT
Sparta Praha
Win 25%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 52%
✓ Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Borussia Dortmund
4 : 0 FT
SV Darmstadt 98
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 19%
Win 9%
✓ Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 56%
#8 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ahli Jeddah
5 : 1 FT
Abha
βœ“ Win 76%
Draw 17%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 67%
#9 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Werder Bremen
4 : 1 FT
VfL Bochum
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 26%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#10 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Muangthong United
6 : 0 FT
Chonburi FC
βœ“ Win 76%
Draw 16%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 66%
#11 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic
Plzen
1 : 1 FT
Baník Ostrava
Win 55%
Draw 23%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#12 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Sporting CP
3 : 0 FT
Chaves
βœ“ Win 81%
Draw 13%
Win 6%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS No 57% ✓ Sporting CP Clean Sheet 53%
#13 League One Β· England
Bolton
0 : 2 FT
Oxford United
Win 55%
Draw 21%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 63%
#14 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand
Trat FC
2 : 2 FT
Lamphun Warrior
Win 46%
Draw 24%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#15 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Rizespor
0 : 0 FT
Kasımpaşa
Win 52%
Draw 25%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 63%
#16 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Farense
1 : 3 FT
Portimonense
Win 46%
Draw 23%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#17 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Slask Wroclaw
2 : 0 FT
Radomiak Radom
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 25%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Dordrecht
0 : 1 FT
Emmen
Win 33%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 41%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#19 Super League Β· Switzerland
Yverdon Sport
3 : 1 FT
FC Luzern
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#20 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland
Korona Kielce
2 : 0 FT
Ruch Chorzów
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 25%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 61% 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 Saturday 18 May 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by 1899 Hoffenheim vs Bayern München at 4.30 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.