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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Tuesday 22 October 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.

Ten fixtures cleared the bar on Tuesday 22 October 2024. Peterborough vs Blackpool sits top on 81% in the League One. The shortlist runs from 81% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

League One supplies four of the top 10, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the ten fixtures on this list that have since finished, eight landed the first half goals market — 80%. 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 League One Β· England 81%
Peterborough
5 : 1 FT
Blackpool
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 22%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Championship Β· England 80%
Cardiff
2 : 0 FT
Portsmouth
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 20%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 65%
#3 League Two Β· England 78%
Walsall
3 : 1 FT
Carlisle
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%
#4 League Two Β· England 77%
Chesterfield
1 : 1 FT
Colchester
Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#5 League One Β· England 77%
Bristol Rovers
1 : 0 FT
Shrewsbury
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#6 League One Β· England 76%
Burton Albion
2 : 3 FT
Wycombe
Win 23%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#7 League One Β· England 76%
Birmingham
2 : 0 FT
Bolton
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#8 Championship Β· England 75%
Leeds
2 : 1 FT
Watford
βœ“ Win 75%
Draw 17%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS No 53%
#9 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 75%
Dordrecht
2 : 2 FT
Vitesse
Win 57%
Draw 25%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#10 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 75%
Jong Utrecht
0 : 1 FT
Jong AZ
Win 24%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 49%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%

Showing top 10 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 Tuesday 22 October 2024?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by Peterborough vs Blackpool at 81% 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.