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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Sunday 23 August 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 Sunday 23 August 2026. Baniyas SC vs Dubai United sits top on 4.18 in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 4.18 down to 3.04, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the goal fest market — 70%. 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 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Baniyas SC
2 : 3 FT
Dubai United
Win 58%
Draw 18%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS Yes 74%
#2 Super League · Switzerland
BSC Young Boys
4 : 2 FT
FC Vaduz
✓ Win 60%
Draw 18%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 78% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#3 Eredivisie · Netherlands
PSV Eindhoven
5 : 1 FT
Groningen
✓ Win 42%
Draw 22%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#4 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
VVV Venlo
2 : 1 FT
De Graafschap
Win 35%
Draw 22%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#5 Primera División · Chile
U. Catolica
1 : 2 FT
Nublense
Win 54%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
Teplice
0 : 2 FT
Zbrojovka Brno
Win 53%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Pogon Szczecin
2 : 2 FT
Wisla Krakow
Win 58%
Draw 23%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Eredivisie · Netherlands
GO Ahead Eagles
3 : 1 FT
ADO Den Haag
✓ Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#9 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Club Brugge KV
1 : 0 FT
Cercle Brugge
✓ Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#10 Superettan · Sweden
IK brage
1 : 2 FT
United Nordic
Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#11 Ligue 1 · France
Paris Saint Germain
2 : 2 FT
Rennes
Win 48%
Draw 26%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#12 Veikkausliiga · Finland
KuPS
2 : 4 FT
Mariehamn
Win 76%
Draw 15%
Win 9%
✓ Over 2.5 63%
#13 Canadian Premier League · Canada
York United
1 : 1 FT
Supra du Quebec
Win 60%
Draw 23%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#14 Premier League · England
Newcastle
2 : 2 FT
Liverpool
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Serie A · Brazil
Chapecoense-sc
1 : 0 FT
Sao Paulo
Win 27%
Draw 28%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 65%
#16 Primera División · Chile
D. La Serena
3 : 3 FT
Cobresal
Win 56%
Draw 22%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#17 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Sharjah FC
0 : 2 FT
Al-Jazira
Win 29%
Draw 23%
✓ Win 48%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Super League · China
SHANGHAI SIPG
2 : 1 FT
Qingdao Jonoon
✓ Win 61%
Draw 21%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#19 Ekstraklasa · Poland
GKS Katowice
5 : 0 FT
Wisla Plock
✓ Win 50%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 61%
#20 Allsvenskan · Sweden
Hammarby FF
2 : 0 FT
Gais
✓ Win 71%
Draw 19%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 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 — 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 23 August 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Baniyas SC vs Dubai United at 4.18 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.