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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 8 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 Sunday 8 October 2023. FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC led the list at 86% in the 2. Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 86% down to 77%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 17 landed the first half goals market — 85%. 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 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 86%
FC Schalke 04
1 : 2 FT
Hertha BSC
Win 57%
Draw 19%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 82% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany 85%
Bayern München
3 : 0 FT
SC Freiburg
βœ“ Win 76%
Draw 14%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 62%
#3 Super League Β· Switzerland 84%
BSC Young Boys
3 : 0 FT
FC Basel 1893
βœ“ Win 71%
Draw 16%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 68%
#4 Eliteserien Β· Norway 84%
Sandefjord
0 : 1 FT
Ham-Kam
Win 65%
Draw 18%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 70%
#5 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 83%
Emirates Club
1 : 3 FT
Sharjah FC
Win 23%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 56%
✓ Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#6 Eliteserien Β· Norway 82%
Molde
1 : 3 FT
Bodo/Glimt
Win 63%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 81%
Legia Warszawa
1 : 2 FT
Raków Częstochowa
Win 65%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
Bayer Leverkusen
3 : 0 FT
1. FC Köln
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 64%
#9 Premier League Β· England 81%
Brighton
2 : 2 FT
Liverpool
Win 42%
Draw 22%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#10 La Liga Β· Spain 80%
Granada CF
2 : 2 FT
Barcelona
Win 24%
Draw 22%
Win 54%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#11 Eliteserien Β· Norway 80%
Sarpsborg 08 FF
5 : 2 FT
Rosenborg
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#12 Premier League Β· England 80%
West Ham
2 : 2 FT
Newcastle
Win 27%
Draw 21%
Win 51%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#13 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand 79%
Khon Kaen United
0 : 1 FT
Muangthong United
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 73%
#14 Premier League Β· England 79%
Arsenal
1 : 0 FT
Manchester City
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 79%
PEC Zwolle
0 : 2 FT
Feyenoord
Win 9%
Draw 17%
βœ“ Win 74%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 54%
#16 Eliteserien Β· Norway 78%
Tromso
1 : 2 FT
Aalesund
Win 77%
Draw 15%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 66%
#17 Super League Β· Switzerland 78%
FC Lugano
0 : 1 FT
Servette FC
Win 67%
Draw 21%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 60%
#18 Premier League Β· Ukraine 78%
Kryvbas KR
1 : 0 FT
Chornomorets
Win 35%
Draw 25%
Win 40%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 69%
#19 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
Holstein Kiel
1 : 1 FT
SV Elversberg
Win 33%
Draw 24%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#20 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand 77%
Buriram United
2 : 2 FT
Chonburi FC
Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

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 Sunday 8 October 2023?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC 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.