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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Saturday 17 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) β€” making them the best candidates for Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score markets.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 17 August 2024. Union Espanola vs Cobreloa sits top on 4.09 in the Primera División. The shortlist runs from 4.09 down to 3.14, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Premier League supplies four 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, eleven landed the goal fest market — 55%. 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 Primera División Β· Chile
Union Espanola
3 : 0 FT
Cobreloa
βœ“ Win 69%
Draw 16%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 68%
#2 Premier League Β· England
Newcastle
1 : 0 FT
Southampton
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 64%
#3 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Heerenveen
1 : 1 FT
Utrecht
Win 35%
Draw 23%
Win 42%
Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#4 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal
Benfica
3 : 0 FT
Casa Pia
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 20%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 64%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Austria
Grazer AK
2 : 2 FT
FC BW Linz
Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Premier League Β· England
Ipswich
0 : 2 FT
Liverpool
Win 30%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 48%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Premier League Β· Russia
Dynamo
1 : 0 FT
Krylia Sovetov
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 21%
Win 14%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 60%
#8 K League 1 Β· South-Korea
Jeonbuk Motors
2 : 1 FT
Pohang Steelers
Win 30%
Draw 22%
Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#9 Premier League Β· England
Arsenal
2 : 0 FT
Wolves
βœ“ Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 61%
#10 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0 FT
NEC Nijmegen
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 67%
#11 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands
Twente
1 : 1 FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#12 Super League Β· China
Qingdao Jonoon
1 : 0 FT
Sichuan Jiuniu
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 63%
#13 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden
Malmo FF
2 : 1 FT
IFK Norrkoping
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 63%
#14 League Two Β· England
Swindon Town
0 : 4 FT
Walsall
Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 63%
#15 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
KV Mechelen
1 : 3 FT
Anderlecht
Win 29%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Superettan Β· Sweden
Trelleborg
1 : 0 FT
Ostersunds FK
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#17 Süper Lig Β· Turkey
Adana Demirspor
1 : 2 FT
Rizespor
Win 39%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#18 Premier League Β· England
West Ham
1 : 2 FT
Aston Villa
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#19 Super League 1 Β· Greece
PAOK
3 : 2 FT
Panserraikos
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 26%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#20 Superettan Β· Sweden
Orebro SK
4 : 1 FT
Gefle IF
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 22%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%

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 17 August 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Union Espanola vs Cobreloa at 4.09 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.