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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 1 May 2026

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 Friday 1 May 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford at 3.57 in the Premier Division. The shortlist runs from 3.57 down to 2.73, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, twelve landed the goal fest market — 60%. 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 Premier Division · Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
1 : 0 FT
Waterford
✓ Win 75%
Draw 16%
Win 9%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 55%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Waalwijk
1 : 1 FT
Roda
Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Eliteserien · Norway
Viking
3 : 0 FT
Rosenborg
✓ Win 77%
Draw 16%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 63%
#4 Super League · China
Shanghai Shenhua
2 : 3 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#5 Super League · China
Tianjin Teda
2 : 2 FT
Wuhan Three Towns
Win 57%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#6 Canadian Premier League · Canada
York United
4 : 1 FT
Atlético Ottawa
✓ Win 47%
Draw 27%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Premier League · England
Leeds
3 : 1 FT
Burnley
✓ Win 61%
Draw 22%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#8 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Cercle Brugge
2 : 3 FT
Zulte Waregem
Win 38%
Draw 24%
✓ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#9 Serie B · Italy
Palermo
3 : 2 FT
Catanzaro
✓ Win 55%
Draw 26%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#10 Premier Division · Ireland
Dundalk
1 : 2 FT
Shelbourne
Win 45%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 56% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#11 Premier League · Ukraine
SK Poltava
3 : 3 FT
Kryvbas KR
Win 17%
Draw 22%
Win 62%
✓ Over 2.5 55%
#12 Super League · China
Shandong Luneng
1 : 1 FT
Qingdao Youth Island
Win 61%
Draw 22%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 54%
#13 Serie B · Italy
Spezia
2 : 2 FT
Venezia
Win 26%
Draw 29%
Win 46%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#14 Premier League · Russia
Lokomotiv
1 : 1 FT
Dynamo
Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#15 Süper Lig · Turkey
Rizespor
3 : 2 FT
Konyaspor
✓ Win 45%
Draw 30%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 54% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#16 La Liga · Spain
Girona
0 : 1 FT
Mallorca
Win 54%
Draw 24%
Win 22%
#17 Premier Division · Ireland
Galway United
2 : 2 FT
St Patrick's Athl.
Win 37%
Draw 29%
Win 35%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#18 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Korona Kielce
1 : 1 FT
Piast Gliwice
Win 41%
Draw 28%
Win 31%
✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Serie B · Italy
Padova
1 : 0 FT
Pescara
✓ Win 36%
Draw 30%
Win 34%
BTTS Yes 58%
#20 Serie B · Italy
Juve Stabia
0 : 1 FT
Frosinone
Win 30%
Draw 30%
✓ Win 40%
BTTS Yes 57%

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 1 May 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford at 3.57 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.