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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Wednesday 6 December 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.

Nine fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 6 December 2023. Aston Villa vs Manchester City sits top on 83% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 83% down to 76%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Premier League supplies three of the top 9, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the nine fixtures on this list that have since finished, seven landed the first half goals market — 78%. 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 Premier League Β· England 83%
Aston Villa
1 : 0 FT
Manchester City
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 19%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 75% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Super League Β· Switzerland 81%
BSC Young Boys
1 : 0 FT
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 14%
Win 7%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 55%
#3 Super League Β· Switzerland 81%
FC ST. Gallen
4 : 0 FT
Yverdon Sport
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 17%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 59%
#4 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Waalwijk
2 : 3 FT
Ajax
Win 38%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#5 Premier League Β· England 78%
Sheffield Utd
0 : 2 FT
Liverpool
Win 15%
Draw 18%
βœ“ Win 67%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 77%
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 2 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 68%
Draw 21%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#7 Premier League Β· England 76%
Crystal Palace
0 : 2 FT
Bournemouth
Win 51%
Draw 22%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 62%
#8 Ligue 2 Β· France 76%
Annecy
1 : 2 FT
Caen
Win 47%
Draw 23%
Win 30%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#9 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 76%
Mlada Boleslav
1 : 3 FT
Plzen
Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%

Showing top 9 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 Wednesday 6 December 2023?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Aston Villa vs Manchester City 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.