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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals β€” Friday 26 December 2025

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 matches cleared our threshold on Friday 26 December 2025. The strongest reading belongs to Al Kholood vs Al Taawon at 3.83 in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 3.83 down to 2.69, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Championship supplies four of the top 10, making it the dominant competition on this list.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, six landed the goal fest market — 30%. 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 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al Kholood
0 : 2 FT
Al Taawon
Win 27%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 50%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 73%
#2 League One Β· England
Peterborough
1 : 0 FT
Leyton Orient
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 21%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Championship Β· England
Sheffield Wednesday
2 : 2 FT
Hull City
Win 11%
Draw 17%
Win 72%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#4 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3 : 2 FT
Al Khaleej Saihat
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Championship Β· England
Oxford United
2 : 1 FT
Southampton
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#6 League Two Β· England
Salford City
1 : 0 FT
Harrogate Town
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 24%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#7 League Two Β· England
Crawley Town
1 : 1 FT
Colchester
Win 32%
Draw 25%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Premier League Β· England
Manchester United
1 : 0 FT
Newcastle
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Championship Β· England
Coventry
1 : 0 FT
Swansea
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 20%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 60%
#10 Championship Β· England
Birmingham
1 : 1 FT
Derby
Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#11 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium
Cercle Brugge
1 : 1 FT
Union St. Gilloise
Win 25%
Draw 23%
Win 52%
Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#12 League One Β· England
Blackpool
1 : 0 FT
Doncaster
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 58% BTTS Yes 59%
#13 Championship Β· England
Wrexham
5 : 3 FT
Sheffield Utd
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 26%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#14 League One Β· England
Cardiff
1 : 0 FT
Exeter City
βœ“ Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 56%
#15 League Two Β· England
Milton Keynes Dons
1 : 0 FT
Swindon Town
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 57% BTTS Yes 60%
#16 Championship Β· England
Leicester
1 : 2 FT
Watford
Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#17 League One Β· England
Barnsley
2 : 3 FT
Mansfield Town
Win 57%
Draw 23%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#18 League Two Β· England
Chesterfield
2 : 0 FT
Notts County
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 53% BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Championship Β· England
Millwall
0 : 0 FT
Ipswich
Win 36%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
BTTS Yes 56%
#20 League Two Β· England
Tranmere
1 : 0 FT
Fleetwood Town
Win 33%
Draw 27%
Win 40%
BTTS Yes 55%

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 26 December 2025?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Kholood vs Al Taawon at 3.83 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.