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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Sunday 1 September 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 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 1 September 2024. Buriram United vs Nakhon Pathom sits top on 4.20 in the Thai League 1. The shortlist runs from 4.20 down to 3.21, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

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 — 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 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Buriram United
3 : 0 FT
Nakhon Pathom
✓ Win 67%
Draw 19%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 79% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Canadian Premier League · Canada
Atlético Ottawa
1 : 0 FT
Vancouver FC
✓ Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 73%
#3 K League 1 · South-Korea
Gangwon FC
2 : 2 FT
Suwon City FC
Win 51%
Draw 20%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#4 Süper Lig · Turkey
Başakşehir
5 : 2 FT
Antalyaspor
✓ Win 61%
Draw 21%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Super League · Switzerland
FC Lugano
1 : 1 FT
FC ST. Gallen
Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Eliteserien · Norway
Kristiansund BK
2 : 2 FT
Haugesund
Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
K. Lierse S.K.
0 : 1 FT
Deinze
Win 34%
Draw 22%
✓ Win 44%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 68%
#8 Veikkausliiga · Finland
Haka
1 : 1 FT
Lahti
Win 57%
Draw 20%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#9 Thai League 1 · Thailand
Ratchaburi
2 : 2 FT
Port FC
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#10 2. Bundesliga · Germany
FC Schalke 04
1 : 3 FT
1. FC Köln
Win 60%
Draw 22%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#11 Allsvenskan · Sweden
IF Brommapojkarna
3 : 3 FT
IF Elfsborg
Win 33%
Draw 22%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#12 Super League · Switzerland
FC Zurich
1 : 1 FT
FC Luzern
Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Veikkausliiga · Finland
EIF
1 : 1 FT
SJK
Win 12%
Draw 17%
Win 71%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#14 Eredivisie · Netherlands
PSV Eindhoven
3 : 0 FT
GO Ahead Eagles
✓ Win 67%
Draw 21%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 58%
#15 Serie B · Italy
Mantova
1 : 0 FT
Salernitana
✓ Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Veikkausliiga · Finland
VPS
1 : 3 FT
HJK Helsinki
Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#17 Allsvenskan · Sweden
IFK Norrkoping
3 : 3 FT
BK Hacken
Win 34%
Draw 23%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#18 Bundesliga · Germany
1. FC Heidenheim
4 : 0 FT
FC Augsburg
✓ Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#19 Süper Lig · Turkey
Beşiktaş
2 : 0 FT
Sivasspor
✓ Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#20 Championship · England
Sheffield Utd
1 : 0 FT
Watford
Win 33%
Draw 23%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%

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 Sunday 1 September 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Buriram United vs Nakhon Pathom at 4.20 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.