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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 7 April 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.

Eleven fixtures cleared the bar on Friday 7 April 2023. NAC Breda vs Den Bosch sits top on 89% in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 89% down to 75%, 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 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 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 89%
NAC Breda
2 : 0 FT
Den Bosch
βœ“ Win 80%
Draw 11%
Win 9%
Over 2.5 86% BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
Groningen
1 : 2 FT
Utrecht
Win 26%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 79%
Helmond Sport
1 : 2 FT
MVV
Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#4 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 79%
Club Brugge KV
2 : 0 FT
Seraing United
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 16%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 55%
#5 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Telstar
2 : 3 FT
Jong Ajax
Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#6 Ligue 1 Β· France 76%
Lens
2 : 1 FT
Strasbourg
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 21%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#7 League One Β· England 76%
Shrewsbury
0 : 3 FT
Peterborough
Win 35%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Premier Division Β· Ireland 76%
St Patrick's Athl.
4 : 0 FT
Cork City
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 60%
#9 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 76%
FC Eindhoven
4 : 2 FT
PEC Zwolle
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#10 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 76%
KRC Genk II
0 : 4 FT
Dender
Win 42%
Draw 24%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#11 Premier Division Β· Ireland 75%
Dundalk
1 : 2 FT
Sligo Rovers
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
✓ 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 Friday 7 April 2023?

eleven fixtures met the criteria, led by NAC Breda vs Den Bosch at 89% 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.