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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 19 May 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.

Six matches cleared our threshold on Friday 19 May 2023. The strongest reading belongs to Heracles vs Jong Ajax at 84% in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 84% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eerste Divisie supplies three of the top 6, making it the dominant competition on this list.

Of the six fixtures on this list that have since finished, five landed the first half goals market — 83%. 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 84%
Heracles
2 : 0 FT
Jong Ajax
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 17%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Ligue 1 Β· France 80%
Lyon
3 : 1 FT
Monaco
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 79%
Jong PSV U21
1 : 1 FT
FC Eindhoven
Win 54%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#4 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
Holstein Kiel
3 : 4 FT
FC St. Pauli
Win 18%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 64%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#5 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 77%
De Graafschap
3 : 0 FT
Den Bosch
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 62%
#6 Premier Division Β· Ireland 76%
Shamrock Rovers
1 : 2 FT
Drogheda United
Win 61%
Draw 20%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%

Showing top 6 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 19 May 2023?

six fixtures met the criteria, led by Heracles vs Jong Ajax at 84% 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.