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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Wednesday 31 August 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.

Twelve fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 31 August 2022. Toulouse vs Paris Saint Germain sits top on 87% in the Ligue 1. The shortlist runs from 87% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Ligue 1 supplies five of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the twelve fixtures on this list that have since finished, ten landed the first half goals market — 83%. 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 Ligue 1 Β· France 87%
Toulouse
0 : 3 FT
Paris Saint Germain
Win 8%
Draw 13%
βœ“ Win 79%
✓ Over 2.5 83% BTTS Yes 66%
#2 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 84%
Slavia Praha
6 : 0 FT
Teplice
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 14%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 60%
#3 Ligue 1 Β· France 83%
Lyon
2 : 1 FT
Auxerre
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 19%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 83%
PSV Eindhoven
7 : 1 FT
FC Volendam
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 19%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Eliteserien Β· Norway 81%
Kristiansund BK
2 : 1 FT
Viking
Win 31%
Draw 21%
Win 48%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#6 Ligue 1 Β· France 81%
Marseille
1 : 0 FT
Clermont Foot
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 69%
#7 Ligue 1 Β· France 80%
Monaco
2 : 4 FT
Estac Troyes
Win 49%
Draw 24%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#8 Premier League Β· England 80%
Arsenal
2 : 1 FT
Aston Villa
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Premier League Β· England 79%
Manchester City
6 : 0 FT
Nottingham Forest
βœ“ Win 74%
Draw 16%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 54%
#10 Ligue 1 Β· France 77%
Rennes
3 : 1 FT
Stade Brestois 29
βœ“ Win 44%
Draw 27%
Win 30%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#11 Ligue 1 Β· France 76%
Lens
5 : 2 FT
Lorient
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 26%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Eliteserien Β· Norway 75%
Tromso
1 : 0 FT
Stromsgodset
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 59%

Showing top 12 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 Wednesday 31 August 2022?

twelve fixtures met the criteria, led by Toulouse vs Paris Saint Germain at 87% 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.