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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 1 September 2024

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.

20 matches cleared our threshold on Sunday 1 September 2024. The strongest reading belongs to Buriram United vs Nakhon Pathom at 84% in the Thai League 1. The shortlist runs from 84% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans nine 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 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand 84%
Buriram United
3 : 0 FT
Nakhon Pathom
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 19%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 79% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada 81%
Atlético Ottawa
1 : 0 FT
Vancouver FC
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 73%
#3 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 81%
Başakşehir
5 : 2 FT
Antalyaspor
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 21%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Super League Β· Switzerland 80%
FC Lugano
1 : 1 FT
FC ST. Gallen
Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 K League 1 Β· South-Korea 79%
Gangwon FC
2 : 2 FT
Suwon City FC
Win 51%
Draw 20%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#6 Eliteserien Β· Norway 79%
Kristiansund BK
2 : 2 FT
Haugesund
Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#7 Super League Β· Switzerland 78%
FC Zurich
1 : 1 FT
FC Luzern
Win 49%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 78%
K. Lierse S.K.
0 : 1 FT
Deinze
Win 34%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 44%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 68%
#9 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
FC Schalke 04
1 : 3 FT
1. FC Köln
Win 60%
Draw 22%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#10 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland 78%
Haka
1 : 1 FT
Lahti
Win 57%
Draw 20%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#11 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 78%
IF Brommapojkarna
3 : 3 FT
IF Elfsborg
Win 33%
Draw 22%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#12 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
1. FC Heidenheim
4 : 0 FT
FC Augsburg
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 26%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Thai League 1 Β· Thailand 78%
Ratchaburi
2 : 2 FT
Port FC
Win 35%
Draw 27%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#14 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland 78%
EIF
1 : 1 FT
SJK
Win 12%
Draw 17%
Win 71%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#15 Serie B Β· Italy 77%
Mantova
1 : 0 FT
Salernitana
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 23%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland 77%
VPS
1 : 3 FT
HJK Helsinki
Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#17 Championship Β· England 77%
Sheffield Utd
1 : 0 FT
Watford
Win 33%
Draw 23%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%
#18 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 76%
IFK Norrkoping
3 : 3 FT
BK Hacken
Win 34%
Draw 23%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#19 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 76%
Beşiktaş
2 : 0 FT
Sivasspor
βœ“ Win 46%
Draw 26%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#20 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 76%
PSV Eindhoven
3 : 0 FT
GO Ahead Eagles
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 21%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 58%

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 1 September 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Buriram United vs Nakhon Pathom at 84% 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.