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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 17 September 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.

18 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 17 September 2023. SV Darmstadt 98 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach sits top on 87% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 87% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

Of the 18 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the first half goals market — 78%. 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 87%
SV Darmstadt 98
3 : 3 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Win 28%
Draw 20%
Win 51%
✓ Over 2.5 81% ✓ BTTS Yes 78%
#2 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 85%
Excelsior
0 : 0 FT
Almere City FC
Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 78% BTTS Yes 72%
#3 Eliteserien Β· Norway 84%
Rosenborg
1 : 1 FT
Bodo/Glimt
Win 35%
Draw 20%
Win 44%
Over 2.5 77% ✓ BTTS Yes 75%
#4 Ligue 1 Β· France 81%
Lorient
2 : 2 FT
Monaco
Win 49%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 71%
#5 Allsvenskan Β· Sweden 81%
BK Hacken
3 : 2 FT
Halmstad
βœ“ Win 75%
Draw 15%
Win 10%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#6 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 81%
GIL Vicente
5 : 3 FT
Estoril
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 18%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#7 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 81%
AZ Alkmaar
2 : 0 FT
Sparta Rotterdam
βœ“ Win 41%
Draw 26%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 73%
#8 Ligue 1 Β· France 81%
Lyon
0 : 0 FT
Le Havre
Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 71%
#9 Premier League Β· Russia 80%
Lokomotiv
0 : 2 FT
FC Orenburg
Win 56%
Draw 24%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 68%
#10 Eliteserien Β· Norway 79%
Valerenga
3 : 1 FT
Aalesund
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 19%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#11 La Liga Β· Spain 79%
Villarreal
2 : 1 FT
Almeria
βœ“ Win 47%
Draw 22%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#12 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 78%
Francs Borains
2 : 0 FT
K. Lierse S.K.
Win 29%
Draw 22%
Win 50%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#13 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
1. FC Heidenheim
4 : 2 FT
Werder Bremen
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 26%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#14 Eliteserien Β· Norway 77%
Sarpsborg 08 FF
3 : 1 FT
Lillestrom
βœ“ Win 52%
Draw 22%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#15 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Twente
3 : 1 FT
Ajax
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Eliteserien Β· Norway 77%
Tromso
2 : 1 FT
Ham-Kam
βœ“ Win 64%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#17 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 76%
AS Eupen
1 : 3 FT
Standard Liege
Win 35%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#18 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 75%
PEC Zwolle
1 : 1 FT
GO Ahead Eagles
Win 49%
Draw 27%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%

Showing top 18 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 Sunday 17 September 2023?

18 fixtures met the criteria, led by SV Darmstadt 98 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach at 87% 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.