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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 3 January 2027

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.

Seven matches clear our threshold on Sunday 3 January 2027. The strongest reading belongs to Chelsea vs Newcastle at 85% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 85% down to 77%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

La Liga supplies five of the top 7, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 85%
Chelsea
– : – 14:00
Newcastle
Win 71%
Draw 15%
Win 14%
Over 2.5 81% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Serie A Β· Italy 85%
Inter
– : – 17:30
Sassuolo
Win 70%
Draw 15%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 81% BTTS Yes 71%
#3 La Liga Β· Spain 83%
Real Sociedad
– : – 16:00
Osasuna
Win 58%
Draw 20%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 73%
#4 La Liga Β· Spain 80%
Espanyol
– : – 16:00
Barcelona
Win 13%
Draw 18%
Win 69%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 63%
#5 La Liga Β· Spain 79%
Levante
– : – 16:00
Valencia
Win 51%
Draw 23%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 69%
#6 La Liga Β· Spain 77%
Celta Vigo
– : – 16:00
Deportivo La Coruna
Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 66%
#7 La Liga Β· Spain 77%
Villarreal
– : – 16:00
Sevilla
Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%

Showing top 7 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 3 January 2027?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Chelsea vs Newcastle at 85% 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.