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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 7 October 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 20 fixtures on Saturday 7 October 2023. RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum led the list at 88% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 88% down to 78%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

The shortlist spans nine different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the first half goals market — 70%. 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 88%
RB Leipzig
0 : 0 FT
VfL Bochum
Win 85%
Draw 9%
Win 6%
Over 2.5 83% BTTS Yes 60%
#2 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 85%
1. FC Magdeburg
1 : 1 FT
Karlsruher SC
Win 57%
Draw 18%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 81% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#3 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 85%
Al-Wasl FC
1 : 1 FT
Ajman
Win 65%
Draw 17%
Win 19%
Over 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#4 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 83%
České Budějovice
1 : 0 FT
Karviná
βœ“ Win 69%
Draw 16%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 76% BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Serie A Β· Italy 82%
Genoa
0 : 1 FT
AC Milan
Win 37%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 39%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 73%
#6 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 82%
Club Brugge II
1 : 0 FT
Francs Borains
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 18%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Super League Β· Switzerland 82%
FC Zurich
3 : 2 FT
FC Winterthur
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 24%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#8 League Two Β· England 81%
Barrow
1 : 1 FT
Notts County
Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#9 Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
FC Augsburg
1 : 2 FT
SV Darmstadt 98
Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#10 Premier League Β· England 80%
Luton
0 : 1 FT
Tottenham
Win 20%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 61%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 64%
#11 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
GO Ahead Eagles
4 : 0 FT
Heracles
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 80%
Farense
0 : 0 FT
Vizela
Win 51%
Draw 21%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 69%
#13 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada 80%
Vancouver FC
1 : 2 FT
York United
Win 25%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Germany 80%
VfB Stuttgart
3 : 1 FT
VfL Wolfsburg
βœ“ Win 70%
Draw 17%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#15 Super League Β· Switzerland 80%
Yverdon Sport
0 : 3 FT
Grasshoppers
Win 60%
Draw 23%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 66%
#16 League Two Β· England 79%
Colchester
1 : 3 FT
Morecambe
Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#17 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
Werder Bremen
2 : 3 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Win 32%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 44%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#18 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 79%
KVC Westerlo
1 : 0 FT
Kortrijk
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%
#19 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 78%
Al Wehda Club
1 : 1 FT
Al-Fayha
Win 44%
Draw 22%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#20 Championship Β· England 78%
Ipswich
4 : 2 FT
Preston
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%

Showing top 20 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 7 October 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum at 88% 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.