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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Friday 18 October 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.

The model shortlists 20 fixtures on Friday 18 October 2024. Guingamp vs PAU led the list at 3.95 in the Ligue 2. The shortlist runs from 3.95 down to 2.87, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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, 16 landed the goal fest market — 80%. 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 Ligue 2 Β· France
Guingamp
0 : 1 FT
PAU
Win 56%
Draw 19%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 75% BTTS Yes 72%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany
Borussia Dortmund
2 : 1 FT
FC St. Pauli
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 21%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
De Graafschap
3 : 1 FT
Jong PSV U21
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#4 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
Hertha BSC
3 : 1 FT
Eintracht Braunschweig
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 24%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Superettan Β· Sweden
Orgryte IS
4 : 2 FT
Sandviken
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Super League Β· China
Chengdu Better City
3 : 1 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 22%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#7 League Two Β· England
Newport County
0 : 3 FT
Chesterfield
Win 36%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Premier League Β· Russia
Akron
0 : 5 FT
Zenit
Win 15%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 64%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 59%
#9 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium
Francs Borains
1 : 2 FT
Liège
Win 33%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#10 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Excelsior
3 : 2 FT
MVV
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 23%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#11 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
FC OSS
1 : 1 FT
Telstar
Win 22%
Draw 25%
Win 53%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Jong AZ
2 : 3 FT
Helmond Sport
Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Premier League Β· Russia
Akhmat
2 : 3 FT
Fakel
Win 48%
Draw 27%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#14 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Cambuur
1 : 2 FT
FC Volendam
Win 28%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3 : 0 FT
Al-Fayha
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 57%
#16 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany
SV Darmstadt 98
5 : 1 FT
1. FC Köln
Win 24%
Draw 28%
Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 57% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#17 Ligue 2 Β· France
Grenoble
2 : 0 FT
Metz
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 56%
#18 Super League Β· China
Wuhan Three Towns
0 : 2 FT
Hangzhou Greentown
Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 56% BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Shabab
1 : 2 FT
Al-Nassr
Win 31%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#20 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands
Den Bosch
4 : 2 FT
Vitesse
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 27%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 55% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%

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 Friday 18 October 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Guingamp vs PAU at 3.95 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.