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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 24 February 2023

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.

The model shortlists eight fixtures on Friday 24 February 2023. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach led the list at 83% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 83% down to 76%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the eight fixtures on this list that have since finished, five landed the first half goals market — 62%. 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%
FSV Mainz 05
4 : 0 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 22%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 70%
#2 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 79%
Zulte Waregem
3 : 3 FT
Kortrijk
Win 32%
Draw 25%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Willem II
2 : 1 FT
Jong Ajax
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 20%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#4 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 78%
Dender
2 : 1 FT
Excelsior Virton
Win 30%
Draw 22%
Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Austria 77%
Lask Linz
1 : 0 FT
Austria Lustenau
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 20%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 60%
#6 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Sparta Rotterdam
0 : 3 FT
Utrecht
Win 50%
Draw 27%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#7 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 77%
Standard Liège II
1 : 0 FT
Lommel United
Win 23%
Draw 22%
Win 55%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 61%
#8 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
Fortuna Düsseldorf
3 : 1 FT
Eintracht Braunschweig
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%

Showing top 8 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 Friday 24 February 2023?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach 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.