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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 4 February 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 16 fixtures on Saturday 4 February 2023. 1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig led the list at 86% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 86% down to 75%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

Bundesliga supplies five of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the 16 fixtures on this list that have since finished, nine landed the first half goals market — 56%. 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 86%
1. FC Köln
0 : 0 FT
RB Leipzig
Win 48%
Draw 21%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 80% BTTS Yes 78%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany 86%
Borussia Dortmund
5 : 1 FT
SC Freiburg
βœ“ Win 71%
Draw 16%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 79% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 83%
FC Volendam
1 : 1 FT
AZ Alkmaar
Win 13%
Draw 19%
Win 68%
Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#4 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 82%
K. Lierse S.K.
1 : 0 FT
Beerschot VA
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 21%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 72%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Germany 82%
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0 : 0 FT
FC Schalke 04
Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 60%
#6 Ligue 1 Β· France 80%
Paris Saint Germain
2 : 1 FT
Toulouse
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany 80%
Eintracht Frankfurt
3 : 0 FT
Hertha BSC
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 20%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 62%
#8 Premier League Β· England 80%
Brighton
1 : 0 FT
Bournemouth
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 16%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 57%
#9 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 79%
Ankaragücü
0 : 2 FT
Fatih Karagümrük
Win 26%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 53%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
VfL Bochum
5 : 2 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 24%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#11 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
Union Berlin
2 : 1 FT
FSV Mainz 05
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 22%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#12 League Two Β· England 77%
Carlisle
0 : 1 FT
Harrogate Town
Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 58%
#13 Serie A Β· Italy 76%
Sassuolo
1 : 0 FT
Atalanta
Win 27%
Draw 23%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 61%
#14 Premier League Β· England 76%
Aston Villa
2 : 4 FT
Leicester
Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#15 League Two Β· England 75%
Doncaster
0 : 1 FT
Hartlepool
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 61%
#16 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 75%
Benfica
3 : 0 FT
Casa Pia
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 54%

Showing top 16 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 4 February 2023?

16 fixtures met the criteria, led by 1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig at 86% 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.