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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 18 January 2025

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 20 fixtures on Saturday 18 January 2025. Brentford vs Liverpool sits top on 88% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 88% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans eight 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 Premier League Β· England 88%
Brentford
0 : 2 FT
Liverpool
Win 26%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 55%
Over 2.5 86% BTTS Yes 82%
#2 League Two Β· England 85%
Walsall
4 : 2 FT
Milton Keynes Dons
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 19%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 78% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#3 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 84%
Club Brugge KV
4 : 2 FT
Beerschot VA
βœ“ Win 86%
Draw 11%
Win 3%
✓ Over 2.5 77%
#4 League One Β· England 82%
Peterborough
0 : 0 FT
Leyton Orient
Win 27%
Draw 21%
Win 52%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 70%
#5 La Liga Β· Spain 82%
Girona
1 : 2 FT
Sevilla
Win 58%
Draw 19%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#6 Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
Bayern München
3 : 2 FT
VfL Wolfsburg
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 18%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
Bayer Leverkusen
3 : 1 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
βœ“ Win 71%
Draw 16%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#8 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 80%
Rio Ave
0 : 3 FT
Sporting CP
Win 28%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 50%
✓ Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 71%
#9 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 80%
Vitória SC
2 : 2 FT
Arouca
Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#10 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
Utrecht
0 : 0 FT
AZ Alkmaar
Win 26%
Draw 20%
Win 54%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 70%
#11 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 80%
AS Eupen
0 : 1 FT
RWDM
Win 21%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 60%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 66%
#12 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
VfB Stuttgart
4 : 0 FT
SC Freiburg
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 60%
#13 League Two Β· England 79%
Accrington ST
0 : 3 FT
Notts County
Win 33%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#14 League Two Β· England 79%
Grimsby
1 : 1 FT
Chesterfield
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#15 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 79%
GO Ahead Eagles
2 : 1 FT
Groningen
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 14%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 70%
#16 Ligue 1 Β· France 78%
Rennes
1 : 2 FT
Stade Brestois 29
Win 68%
Draw 20%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 55%
#17 Championship Β· England 77%
Portsmouth
2 : 1 FT
Middlesbrough
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 25%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#18 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
Holstein Kiel
1 : 3 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#19 Super League Β· Switzerland 76%
BSC Young Boys
0 : 0 FT
FC Winterthur
Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 57%
#20 League One Β· England 76%
Mansfield Town
1 : 2 FT
Wycombe
Win 22%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

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 Saturday 18 January 2025?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Brentford vs Liverpool at 88% 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.