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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 31 August 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 Sunday 31 August 2025. Jagiellonia vs Lechia Gdansk led the list at 89% in the Ekstraklasa. The shortlist runs from 89% down to 75%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 89%
Jagiellonia
2 : 0 FT
Lechia Gdansk
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 17%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 86% BTTS Yes 80%
#2 Premier League Β· Russia 85%
Lokomotiv
2 : 2 FT
Krylia Sovetov
Win 53%
Draw 21%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 80% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#3 Super League Β· China 84%
Shandong Luneng
6 : 0 FT
Beijing Guoan
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 76% BTTS Yes 76%
#4 Canadian Premier League Β· Canada 81%
Atlético Ottawa
3 : 1 FT
Vancouver FC
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#5 Eliteserien Β· Norway 80%
Viking
2 : 1 FT
Rosenborg
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#6 Superettan Β· Sweden 79%
Utsikten
1 : 2 FT
Orgryte IS
Win 38%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 70%
#7 Veikkausliiga Β· Finland 78%
Ilves
2 : 1 FT
Mariehamn
βœ“ Win 66%
Draw 19%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#8 Eliteserien Β· Norway 77%
Sandefjord
1 : 2 FT
Bodo/Glimt
Win 38%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#9 Super League Β· Switzerland 77%
Lausanne
1 : 2 FT
FC ST. Gallen
Win 34%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Serie A Β· Brazil 77%
Santos
0 : 0 FT
Fluminense
Win 28%
Draw 23%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%
#11 Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
Borussia Dortmund
3 : 0 FT
Union Berlin
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#12 Superettan Β· Sweden 77%
IK brage
2 : 1 FT
Trelleborg
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#13 Primera División Β· Chile 77%
Colo Colo
1 : 0 FT
Universidad de Chile
Win 36%
Draw 23%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#14 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
VfL Wolfsburg
1 : 1 FT
FSV Mainz 05
Win 35%
Draw 24%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 76%
Malmo FF
1 : 1 FT
Degerfors IF
Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#16 Super League Β· Switzerland 76%
Servette FC
2 : 2 FT
FC Luzern
Win 27%
Draw 25%
Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#17 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 76%
Pogon Szczecin
2 : 0 FT
Raków Częstochowa
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 24%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Bundesliga Β· Austria 76%
WSG Wattens
1 : 1 FT
Wolfsberger AC
Win 36%
Draw 26%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#19 Ligue 1 Β· France 76%
Le Havre
3 : 1 FT
Nice
Win 30%
Draw 23%
Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#20 Super League Β· China 75%
Sichuan Jiuniu
2 : 0 FT
Meizhou Kejia
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 26%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 62%

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 31 August 2025?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Jagiellonia vs Lechia Gdansk 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.