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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 28 January 2024

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.

14 fixtures cleared the bar on Sunday 28 January 2024. FC ST. Gallen vs FC Lugano sits top on 81% in the Super League. The shortlist runs from 81% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

The shortlist spans eight different competitions, so there is no single league driving the day.

Of the 14 fixtures on this list that have since finished, eleven landed the first half goals market — 79%. 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 Β· Switzerland 81%
FC ST. Gallen
1 : 4 FT
FC Lugano
Win 61%
Draw 19%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
Union Berlin
1 : 0 FT
SV Darmstadt 98
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 67%
#3 Super League 1 Β· Greece 80%
Olympiakos Piraeus
3 : 1 FT
PAS Giannina
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 17%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#4 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
GO Ahead Eagles
2 : 2 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 35%
Draw 26%
Win 39%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#5 Serie B Β· Italy 79%
Cittadella
1 : 2 FT
Sampdoria
Win 61%
Draw 20%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#6 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
Borussia Dortmund
3 : 1 FT
VfL Bochum
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%
#7 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 78%
Fenerbahçe
2 : 1 FT
Ankaragücü
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 22%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#8 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
Hamburger SV
3 : 4 FT
Karlsruher SC
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#9 La Liga Β· Spain 76%
Sevilla
1 : 1 FT
Osasuna
Win 38%
Draw 25%
Win 38%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 76%
Sivasspor
1 : 0 FT
Beşiktaş
Win 37%
Draw 27%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#11 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 76%
AS Eupen
1 : 0 FT
Antwerp
Win 25%
Draw 29%
Win 46%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 64%
#12 Super League 1 Β· Greece 76%
Asteras Tripolis
3 : 1 FT
Atromitos
βœ“ Win 38%
Draw 24%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#13 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 76%
Boavista
1 : 4 FT
Portimonense
Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#14 La Liga Β· Spain 75%
Atletico Madrid
2 : 0 FT
Valencia
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 25%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 62%

Showing top 14 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 28 January 2024?

14 fixtures met the criteria, led by FC ST. Gallen vs FC Lugano 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.