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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 14 May 2022

First half goals (over 0.5) lands when at least one goal goes in before the break. Our prediction model scales each fixture's full-match expected goals by the share of goals its league actually scores in the first half, measured from recent results. Only fixtures with a 75%+ chance of a first-half goal are shown.

Eleven fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 14 May 2022. Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha BSC sits top on 83% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 83% down to 76%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

Of the eleven fixtures on this list that have since finished, nine landed the first half goals market — 82%. 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 Bundesliga Β· Germany 83%
Borussia Dortmund
2 : 1 FT
Hertha BSC
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 18%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Ligue 1 Β· France 79%
Lyon
3 : 2 FT
Nantes
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 21%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
Borussia Mönchengladbach
5 : 1 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
VfL Wolfsburg
2 : 2 FT
Bayern München
Win 35%
Draw 25%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#5 Ligue 1 Β· France 78%
Montpellier
0 : 4 FT
Paris Saint Germain
Win 23%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 57%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 64%
#6 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 78%
FC Porto
2 : 0 FT
Estoril
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 15%
Win 7%
Over 2.5 65%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
VfB Stuttgart
2 : 1 FT
1. FC Köln
Win 23%
Draw 24%
Win 53%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#8 Superettan Β· Sweden 76%
Halmstad
2 : 1 FT
AFC Eskilstuna
Win 33%
Draw 23%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#9 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada 76%
Forge
1 : 1 FT
Atlético Ottawa
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#10 Superettan Β· Sweden 76%
Jonkopings Sodra
5 : 2 FT
Utsikten
Win 21%
Draw 21%
Win 58%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#11 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
Bayer Leverkusen
2 : 1 FT
SC Freiburg
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%

Showing top 11 fixtures by first-half goal probability (a 75% or higher chance of a first-half goal). Predictions are generated by our prediction model and updated daily. For informational purposes only.

First Half Goals β€” common questions

What does the First Half Goals market mean?

First Half Goals settles on whether a match produces at least one goal before half-time. It is one of the most commonly offered football markets and is priced by every major bookmaker.

How does Fixture360 calculate first half goals 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 first-half goal probability shown here is the probability of at least one goal before half-time — the full-match expected goals scaled by the share of goals each league actually produces in the first half, measured from its recent results. No bookmaker odds are used as an input — the model is independent of the market.

How many fixtures qualified for First Half Goals on Saturday 14 May 2022?

eleven fixtures met the criteria, led by Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha BSC at 83% first-half goal probability.

Which fixtures appear on this page?

Fixtures with a 75% or higher chance of a first-half goal, 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 first half goals 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.