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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability — Saturday 12 September 2026

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 matches cleared our threshold on Saturday 12 September 2026. The strongest reading belongs to Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen at 90% in the Eredivisie. The shortlist runs from 90% down to 79%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

The shortlist spans seven different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 19 landed the first half goals market — 95%. 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 — 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 Eredivisie · Netherlands 90%
Cambuur
3 : 0 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 7%
Draw 10%
Win 84%
✓ Over 2.5 88% BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Eliteserien · Norway 86%
Lillestrom
2 : 0 FT
Valerenga
Win 34%
Draw 20%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 79% BTTS Yes 77%
#3 Bundesliga · Germany 85%
1899 Hoffenheim
2 : 1 FT
VfB Stuttgart
✓ Win 51%
Draw 20%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 80% ✓ BTTS Yes 77%
#4 Eredivisie · Netherlands 85%
GO Ahead Eagles
1 : 1 FT
Groningen
Win 56%
Draw 19%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#5 2. Bundesliga · Germany 83%
Eintracht Braunschweig
2 : 2 FT
Dynamo Dresden
Win 45%
Draw 21%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#6 La Liga · Spain 83%
Real Madrid
4 : 1 FT
Rayo Vallecano
✓ Win 75%
Draw 14%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#7 Süper Lig · Turkey 82%
Samsunspor
1 : 5 FT
Çorum FK
Win 57%
Draw 19%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#8 Eliteserien · Norway 82%
Rosenborg
5 : 3 FT
Tromso
✓ Win 63%
Draw 19%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#9 Super League · Switzerland 81%
FC ST. Gallen
0 : 3 FT
FC Sion
Win 39%
Draw 22%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 73%
#10 Bundesliga · Germany 81%
1. FC Köln
1 : 1 FT
Werder Bremen
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#11 Jupiler Pro League · Belgium 81%
KVC Westerlo
4 : 2 FT
Standard Liege
Win 34%
Draw 21%
Win 45%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#12 Championship · England 80%
Southampton
4 : 1 FT
Bristol City
✓ Win 56%
Draw 25%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#13 Super League · Switzerland 80%
FC Lugano
2 : 2 FT
BSC Young Boys
Win 45%
Draw 22%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#14 Bundesliga · Germany 80%
SC Freiburg
5 : 0 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
✓ Win 66%
Draw 19%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 62%
#15 League One · England 79%
Sheffield Wednesday
0 : 0 FT
Wigan
Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 69%
#16 Premier League · England 79%
Crystal Palace
2 : 3 FT
Ipswich
Win 48%
Draw 24%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#17 League One · England 79%
Blackpool
2 : 2 FT
Bromley
Win 71%
Draw 18%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#18 Ekstraklasa · Poland 79%
Gornik Zabrze
2 : 1 FT
Lech Poznan
Win 34%
Draw 28%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#19 Bundesliga · Germany 79%
FC Augsburg
2 : 2 FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Win 55%
Draw 22%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#20 Bundesliga · Austria 79%
SCR Altach
1 : 2 FT
Grazer AK
Win 75%
Draw 17%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 53%

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 — 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 12 September 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen at 90% 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.