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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 18 May 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 14 fixtures on Sunday 18 May 2025. Kasımpaşa vs Başakşehir sits top on 83% in the Süper Lig. The shortlist runs from 83% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

2. Bundesliga supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the 14 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the first half goals market — 100%. 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 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 83%
Kasımpaşa
2 : 3 FT
Başakşehir
Win 46%
Draw 20%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#2 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 81%
Cracovia Krakow
3 : 1 FT
Legia Warszawa
Win 24%
Draw 20%
Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 81%
BK Hacken
2 : 0 FT
IFK Varnamo
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 20%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 70%
#4 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
1. FC Magdeburg
4 : 2 FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Win 32%
Draw 25%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
Eintracht Braunschweig
1 : 4 FT
1. FC Nürnberg
Win 35%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3 : 2 FT
Hamburger SV
Win 18%
Draw 22%
Win 60%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#7 La Liga Β· Spain 77%
Atletico Madrid
4 : 1 FT
Real Betis
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 21%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Sparta Rotterdam
1 : 3 FT
PSV Eindhoven
Win 23%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 53%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#9 La Liga Β· Spain 77%
Barcelona
2 : 3 FT
Villarreal
Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#10 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 76%
Motor Lublin
1 : 0 FT
Zaglebie Lubin
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 42%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 63%
#11 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 76%
Samsunspor
1 : 0 FT
Sivasspor
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 57%
#12 Premier League Β· Russia 76%
Dynamo
2 : 1 FT
Akron
βœ“ Win 70%
Draw 20%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#13 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 75%
SV Darmstadt 98
3 : 1 FT
SSV Jahn Regensburg
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 18%
Win 9%
✓ Over 2.5 60%
#14 Premier League Β· England 75%
Brentford
2 : 3 FT
Fulham
Win 41%
Draw 24%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%

Showing top 14 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 18 May 2025?

14 fixtures met the criteria, led by Kasımpaşa vs Başakşehir at 83% 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.