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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 28 August 2021

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 fixtures cleared the bar on Saturday 28 August 2021. Bayern München vs Hertha BSC sits top on 82% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans six different competitions, a broad spread rather than one division dominating.

Of the seven fixtures on this list that have since finished, six landed the first half goals market — 86%. 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 Bundesliga Β· Germany 82%
Bayern München
5 : 0 FT
Hertha BSC
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 20%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 75% BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Eliteserien Β· Norway 77%
Brann
1 : 3 FT
Haugesund
Win 46%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Ligue 1 Β· France 76%
Marseille
3 : 1 FT
Saint Etienne
Win 29%
Draw 30%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#4 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 76%
Sparta Praha
1 : 0 FT
České Budějovice
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 59%
#5 Serie A Β· Italy 75%
Lazio
6 : 1 FT
Spezia
Win 37%
Draw 23%
Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#6 Premier League Β· England 75%
West Ham
2 : 2 FT
Crystal Palace
Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 62%
#7 Premier League Β· England 75%
Newcastle
2 : 2 FT
Southampton
Win 52%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%

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 Saturday 28 August 2021?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Bayern München vs Hertha BSC at 82% 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.