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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Thursday 21 December 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.

Seven fixtures cleared the bar on Thursday 21 December 2023. Kifisia vs PAOK sits top on 81% in the Super League 1. The shortlist runs from 81% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Pro League supplies three of the top 7, so the day's profile is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

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 Super League 1 Β· Greece 81%
Kifisia
0 : 6 FT
PAOK
Win 23%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 55%
✓ Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 80%
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
7 : 0 FT
Abha
βœ“ Win 83%
Draw 12%
Win 5%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS No 54%
#3 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 78%
Gent
4 : 0 FT
OH Leuven
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 23%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 58%
#4 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 77%
Damac
3 : 0 FT
Al Taee
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 19%
Win 13%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 56%
#5 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 75%
Samsunspor
1 : 1 FT
Konyaspor
Win 43%
Draw 24%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#6 Premier League Β· England 75%
Crystal Palace
1 : 1 FT
Brighton
Win 32%
Draw 24%
Win 45%
Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#7 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 75%
Al Khaleej Saihat
3 : 0 FT
Al-Fayha
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 25%
Win 36%
✓ Over 2.5 60% 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 Thursday 21 December 2023?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Kifisia vs PAOK at 81% 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.