First Half Goals Predictions
Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability — Sunday 20 August 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.
18 matches cleared our threshold on Sunday 20 August 2023. The strongest reading belongs to Viking vs Stabaek at 86% in the Eliteserien. The shortlist runs from 86% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.
The shortlist spans seven different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.
Of the 18 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 13 landed the first half goals market — 72%. 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 — not betting advice. See the model's accuracy record.
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Eliteserien · Norway
86%
Eredivisie · Netherlands
81%
Eliteserien · Norway
80%
Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
79%
Allsvenskan · Sweden
78%
Allsvenskan · Sweden
77%
Premier League · Russia
77%
Eredivisie · Netherlands
77%
Bundesliga · Germany
77%
Superettan · Sweden
76%
Eliteserien · Norway
76%
Super League · China
76%
Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
76%
Czech Liga · Czech-Republic
76%
Ligue 1 · France
76%
Süper Lig · Turkey
75%
2. Bundesliga · Germany
75%
Canadian Premier League · Canada
75%
Showing top 18 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.
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Portuguese Football PredictionsFirst Half Goals — 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 Sunday 20 August 2023?
18 fixtures met the criteria, led by Viking vs Stabaek at 86% 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.