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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Thursday 26 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.

The model shortlists seven fixtures on Thursday 26 September 2024. Al Bataeh vs Sharjah FC led the list at 84% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 84% down to 75%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the seven fixtures on this list that have since finished, five landed the first half goals market — 71%. 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 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 84%
Al Bataeh
0 : 2 FT
Sharjah FC
Win 33%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 47%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 76%
#2 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 83%
Al Ain
4 : 2 FT
Al-Wasl FC
Win 39%
Draw 21%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#3 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 79%
Cercle Brugge
2 : 1 FT
Gent
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#4 Primera División Β· Chile 76%
U. Catolica
4 : 1 FT
Deportes Copiapo
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#5 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 76%
Hammarby FF
2 : 0 FT
BK Hacken
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 62%
#6 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 75%
Vasteras SK FK
1 : 1 FT
IFK Goteborg
Win 31%
Draw 23%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#7 La Liga Β· Spain 75%
Espanyol
1 : 2 FT
Villarreal
Win 31%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%

Showing top 7 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 Thursday 26 September 2024?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Bataeh vs Sharjah FC 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.