At a glance
- “Best numbers” do not increase your probability on the next draw.
- Stats help you understand (frequencies, last drawn), not predict.
- Here is a top list over 1 year (period 2025-01-31 → 2026-01-31, 104 draws) from Fetix data.
1) What “best number” means (and does not)
What it means
- “This number appeared more often over a given period.”
- “This number has not appeared for X draws.”
What it does not mean
- “This number will appear soon.”
- “This number improves my chances.”
To explore stats yourself:
2) Top 10 main numbers over 1 year (Fetix data)
Period: 2025-01-31 → 2026-01-31 (104 draws).
| Number | Appearances | % of draws | Last drawn | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 17 | 16.35% | 2026-01-16 | Fetix |
| 42 | 16 | 15.38% | 2026-01-27 | Fetix |
| 8 | 15 | 14.42% | 2026-01-02 | Fetix |
| 13 | 15 | 14.42% | 2026-01-23 | Fetix |
| 24 | 15 | 14.42% | 2026-01-16 | Fetix |
| 44 | 15 | 14.42% | 2026-01-13 | Fetix |
| 45 | 15 | 14.42% | 2025-11-14 | Fetix |
| 5 | 13 | 12.50% | 2026-01-23 | Fetix |
| 9 | 13 | 12.50% | 2025-12-05 | Fetix |
| 39 | 13 | 12.50% | 2025-12-19 | Fetix |
3) Top 5 Lucky Stars over 1 year (Fetix data)
| Star | Appearances | % of draws | Last drawn | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 23 | 22.12% | 2026-01-16 | Fetix |
| 10 | 22 | 21.15% | 2026-01-23 | Fetix |
| 2 | 21 | 20.19% | 2026-01-13 | Fetix |
| 12 | 20 | 19.23% | 2026-01-06 | Fetix |
| 1 | 17 | 16.35% | 2026-01-20 | Fetix |
4) How to use these stats without lying to yourself
1) If you play mostly birthdays, you compress your picks
Playing mostly 1–31 does not change raw probability… but it can increase jackpot-sharing risk if many people do the same.
2) “Hot/cold” = a reading tool, not a prediction engine
Useful frame:
- results: EuroMillions draws
- tiers: EuroMillions prizes by tier
- odds: EuroMillions odds by tier
FAQ
So I should play “hot” numbers?
No. You can play them if you want a personal rule, but that does not create an edge on the next draw.
What about “overdue” numbers?
Read carefully:
Why are 5 numbers tied at 14.42% in the Top 10?
Over 104 draws, several numbers can reach the same number of appearances purely by chance — it is not a fixed ranking, just a statistical snapshot.
Does the Top 5 Lucky Stars use a different period than the Top 10 main numbers?
Each table uses whichever data window was most relevant at calculation time; always check the stated period before comparing two tables against each other.
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Disclaimer
EuroMillions is a game of chance. Fetix does not sell tickets and does not promise any win. Official rules are those of the National Lottery in the UK.