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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 16 April 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.

The model shortlists nine fixtures on Friday 16 April 2027. Heracles vs Jong Ajax sits top on 85% in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 85% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eerste Divisie supplies five of the top 9, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

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 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 85%
Heracles
– : – 18:00
Jong Ajax
Win 78%
Draw 13%
Win 9%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 62%
#2 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 82%
FC OSS
– : – 18:00
Emmen
Win 58%
Draw 19%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 70%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 82%
Waalwijk
– : – 18:00
FC Eindhoven
Win 69%
Draw 16%
Win 14%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 64%
#4 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 81%
NAC Breda
– : – 18:00
Almere City FC
Win 26%
Draw 20%
Win 54%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 69%
#5 Ligue 2 Β· France 80%
Rodez
– : – 18:00
Clermont Foot
Win 34%
Draw 23%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 71%
#6 Ligue 2 Β· France 80%
Reims
– : – 18:00
Metz
Win 66%
Draw 19%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 76%
Vitesse
– : – 18:00
Dordrecht
Win 52%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 61%
#8 Ligue 2 Β· France 75%
Laval
– : – 18:00
Saint Etienne
Win 26%
Draw 24%
Win 50%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 61%
#9 Ligue 2 Β· France 75%
Annecy
– : – 18:00
Dunkerque
Win 40%
Draw 25%
Win 35%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 63%

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 16 April 2027?

nine fixtures met the criteria, led by Heracles vs Jong Ajax 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.