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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 20 January 2023

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 seven fixtures on Friday 20 January 2023. Den Bosch vs Jong PSV U21 led the list at 82% in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 77%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Eerste Divisie supplies four of the top 7, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the seven fixtures on this list that have since finished, five landed the first half goals market — 71%. 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 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 82%
Den Bosch
1 : 0 FT
Jong PSV U21
Win 34%
Draw 21%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 71%
#2 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 80%
PEC Zwolle
2 : 0 FT
VVV Venlo
Win 35%
Draw 22%
Win 43%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 80%
Club Brugge II
2 : 1 FT
Lommel United
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 22%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 79%
FC OSS
1 : 2 FT
NAC Breda
Win 35%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
RB Leipzig
1 : 1 FT
Bayern München
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#6 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 78%
Adana Demirspor
1 : 1 FT
Giresunspor
Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 65%
#7 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Almere City FC
2 : 2 FT
De Graafschap
Win 51%
Draw 22%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%

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 Friday 20 January 2023?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Den Bosch vs Jong PSV U21 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.