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Goal Fest Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest predicted expected total goals — Friday 28 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 Friday 28 August 2026. Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart sits top on 4.39 in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 4.39 down to 3.04, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Eerste Divisie supplies four of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 13 landed the goal fest market — 65%. 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 Bundesliga · Germany
Bayern München
5 : 1 FT
VfB Stuttgart
✓ Win 57%
Draw 18%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 81% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#2 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Jong Ajax
3 : 2 FT
Helmond Sport
✓ Win 45%
Draw 21%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#3 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Al-Wasl FC
0 : 1 FT
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Win 36%
Draw 21%
✓ Win 43%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 72%
#4 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Waalwijk
2 : 2 FT
Jong PSV U21
Win 51%
Draw 21%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#5 Super League · China
Sichuan Jiuniu
0 : 1 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
Win 45%
Draw 22%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 69%
#6 Pro League · United-Arab-Emirates
Dubai United
4 : 1 FT
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Win 29%
Draw 22%
Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Den Bosch
1 : 4 FT
Vitesse
Win 41%
Draw 22%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#8 Ekstraklasa · Poland
Legia Warszawa
1 : 1 FT
Slask Wroclaw
Win 74%
Draw 18%
Win 8%
Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#9 Challenger Pro League · Belgium
Lokeren-Temse
2 : 4 FT
KRC Genk II
Win 59%
Draw 20%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#10 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC Volendam
6 : 1 FT
Dordrecht
✓ Win 46%
Draw 22%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#11 Super League · China
Shanghai Shenhua
2 : 3 FT
Shandong Luneng
Win 47%
Draw 22%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#12 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Genk
4 : 0 FT
SK Beveren
✓ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 57%
#13 Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Nassr
2 : 1 FT
Al Taawon
✓ Win 60%
Draw 23%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#14 2. Bundesliga · Germany
VfL Bochum
0 : 1 FT
VfL Osnabrück
Win 54%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 64%
#15 Super League · China
Dalian Zhixing
1 : 1 FT
Beijing Guoan
Win 31%
Draw 23%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#16 Ligue 2 · France
Nancy
2 : 0 FT
Dunkerque
Win 29%
Draw 25%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#17 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
FC OSS
2 : 1 FT
Jong Utrecht
✓ Win 39%
Draw 24%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#18 Eerste Divisie · Netherlands
Roda
2 : 2 FT
NAC Breda
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#19 La Liga · Spain
Alaves
1 : 0 FT
Villarreal
✓ Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 60%
#20 Eredivisie · Netherlands
Groningen
2 : 3 FT
Fortuna Sittard
Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%

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 28 August 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart at 4.39 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.