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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 9 August 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Friday 9 August 2024. SHANGHAI SIPG vs Meizhou Kejia sits top on 5.16 in the Super League. The shortlist runs from 5.16 down to 2.88, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eerste Divisie supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the goal fest market — 70%. 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 Super League · China
SHANGHAI SIPG
7 : 2 FT
Meizhou Kejia
✓ Win 88%
Draw 8%
Win 5%
✓ Over 2.5 89% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#2 Premier League · Russia
Nizhny Novgorod
1 : 0 FT
Khimki
Win 26%
Draw 23%
Win 51%
Over 2.5 75% BTTS Yes 74%
#3 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Lahti
4 : 0 FT
EIF
✓ Win 46%
Draw 24%
Win 30%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#4 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Emmen
1 : 2 FT
Dordrecht
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Eliteserien · Norway
Sandefjord
2 : 2 FT
Stromsgodset
Win 55%
Draw 22%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#6 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Helmond Sport
1 : 1 FT
Jong Utrecht
Win 56%
Draw 25%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Groningen
4 : 1 FT
NAC Breda
✓ Win 44%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#8 Primera División · Chile
Palestino
4 : 1 FT
O'Higgins
Win 32%
Draw 23%
Win 44%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#9 2. Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2 : 2 FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Win 49%
Draw 25%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#10 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
MVV
0 : 1 FT
Cambuur
Win 49%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#11 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Radomiak Radom
1 : 2 FT
Gornik Zabrze
Win 39%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#12 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Vitesse
2 : 3 FT
Telstar
Win 39%
Draw 28%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#13 Primeira Liga · Portugal
Sporting CP
3 : 1 FT
Rio Ave
✓ Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#14 League Two · England
Chesterfield
1 : 1 FT
Swindon Town
Win 37%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#15 Süper Lig · Turkey
Galatasaray
2 : 1 FT
Hatayspor
✓ Win 59%
Draw 23%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#16 Premier Division · Ireland
Derry City
1 : 1 FT
Dundalk
Win 67%
Draw 20%
Win 13%
Over 2.5 57%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
3 : 1 FT
Excelsior
✓ Win 47%
Draw 28%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#18 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Bangkok United
2 : 1 FT
Prachuap
✓ Win 63%
Draw 22%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 57%
#19 Super League · China
Sichuan Jiuniu
0 : 3 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 15%
Draw 21%
✓ Win 64%
✓ Over 2.5 55%
#20 Premier League · Russia
FC Rostov
1 : 1 FT
Rubin
Win 35%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 55% ✓ 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 — 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 9 August 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by SHANGHAI SIPG vs Meizhou Kejia at 5.16 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.