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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 27 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.

20 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 27 October 2024. VfL Bochum vs Bayern München sits top on 89% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 89% down to 76%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the first half goals market — 70%. 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 Bundesliga Β· Germany 89%
VfL Bochum
0 : 5 FT
Bayern München
Win 14%
Draw 16%
βœ“ Win 71%
✓ Over 2.5 85% BTTS Yes 75%
#2 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 85%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
2 : 1 FT
Sharjah FC
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 20%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#3 Ligue 1 Β· France 84%
Lyon
2 : 2 FT
Auxerre
Win 73%
Draw 17%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#4 Super League Β· China 84%
Hangzhou Greentown
3 : 3 FT
Shandong Luneng
Win 48%
Draw 21%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#5 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 83%
Al Bataeh
3 : 4 FT
Al Nasr
Win 36%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 74%
#6 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 81%
BK Hacken
0 : 1 FT
Halmstad
Win 66%
Draw 19%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 80%
Gent
0 : 2 FT
Genk
Win 58%
Draw 24%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Bundesliga Β· Austria 80%
Wolfsberger AC
0 : 0 FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Win 51%
Draw 21%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 67%
#9 Super League Β· China 79%
Shanghai Shenhua
2 : 2 FT
Sichuan Jiuniu
Win 78%
Draw 15%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 67%
#10 Eliteserien Β· Norway 79%
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1 : 2 FT
Viking
Win 24%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#11 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 79%
Utrecht
0 : 2 FT
Feyenoord
Win 31%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 47%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 70%
#12 Super League Β· China 78%
Qingdao Youth Island
1 : 1 FT
Chengdu Better City
Win 31%
Draw 23%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#13 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
Eintracht Braunschweig
1 : 1 FT
Preußen Münster
Win 57%
Draw 23%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Austria 77%
Lask Linz
1 : 2 FT
Sturm Graz
Win 34%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 42%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#15 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 77%
Benfica
5 : 0 FT
Rio Ave
βœ“ Win 80%
Draw 13%
Win 7%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#16 Super League Β· Switzerland 77%
FC Lugano
2 : 0 FT
BSC Young Boys
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%
#17 Super League Β· China 77%
Henan Jianye
0 : 0 FT
Changchun Yatai
Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 59%
#18 Super League Β· China 77%
Tianjin Teda
1 : 0 FT
Qingdao Jonoon
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 19%
Win 13%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 55%
#19 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 77%
Legia Warszawa
4 : 1 FT
GKS Katowice
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 23%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#20 Super League Β· China 76%
Shijiazhuang Y. J.
0 : 1 FT
SHANGHAI SIPG
Win 22%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 56%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 61%

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 27 October 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by VfL Bochum vs Bayern München at 89% 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.