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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Wednesday 31 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.

Seven fixtures cleared the bar on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Barcelona vs Osasuna sits top on 81% in the La Liga. The shortlist runs from 81% down to 75%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

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

Of the seven fixtures on this list that have since finished, four landed the first half goals market — 57%. 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 La Liga Β· Spain 81%
Barcelona
1 : 0 FT
Osasuna
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 22%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 73% BTTS Yes 72%
#2 Premier League Β· England 80%
Liverpool
4 : 1 FT
Chelsea
βœ“ Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#3 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 80%
Union St. Gilloise
3 : 2 FT
RWDM
βœ“ Win 76%
Draw 17%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 53%
#4 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 78%
SC Braga
1 : 1 FT
Chaves
Win 72%
Draw 16%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 56%
#5 Super League Β· Switzerland 77%
FC ST. Gallen
0 : 2 FT
Servette FC
Win 47%
Draw 22%
Win 30%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 65%
#6 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 76%
Charleroi
1 : 0 FT
AS Eupen
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 27%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 61%
#7 Premier League Β· England 75%
Manchester City
3 : 1 FT
Burnley
βœ“ Win 61%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 57%

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 Wednesday 31 January 2024?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Barcelona vs Osasuna 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.