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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 26 December 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.

Nine fixtures cleared the bar on Friday 26 December 2025. Al Kholood vs Al Taawon sits top on 80% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 80% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Championship supplies three of the top 9, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Of the nine fixtures on this list that have since finished, seven landed the first half goals market — 78%. 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 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 80%
Al Kholood
0 : 2 FT
Al Taawon
Win 27%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 50%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 73%
#2 Championship Β· England 79%
Sheffield Wednesday
2 : 2 FT
Hull City
Win 11%
Draw 17%
Win 72%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#3 League One Β· England 78%
Peterborough
1 : 0 FT
Leyton Orient
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 21%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#4 Championship Β· England 78%
Oxford United
2 : 1 FT
Southampton
Win 37%
Draw 25%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 76%
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3 : 2 FT
Al Khaleej Saihat
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 26%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 League Two Β· England 76%
Salford City
1 : 0 FT
Harrogate Town
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 24%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%
#7 League Two Β· England 76%
Crawley Town
1 : 1 FT
Colchester
Win 32%
Draw 25%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Championship Β· England 76%
Coventry
1 : 0 FT
Swansea
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 20%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 60%
#9 Premier League Β· England 75%
Manchester United
1 : 0 FT
Newcastle
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 62%

Showing top 9 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 Friday 26 December 2025?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Al Kholood vs Al Taawon at 80% 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.