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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 9 February 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 matches cleared our threshold on Friday 9 February 2024. The strongest reading belongs to Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg at 80% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 80% down to 76%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Of the seven fixtures on this list that have since finished, seven landed the first half goals market — 100%. 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 80%
Borussia Dortmund
3 : 0 FT
SC Freiburg
βœ“ Win 53%
Draw 24%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 66%
#2 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 80%
Estrela
3 : 0 FT
Portimonense
Win 37%
Draw 22%
Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 71%
#3 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 80%
Adana Demirspor
1 : 3 FT
Kasımpaşa
Win 49%
Draw 25%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#4 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 77%
Stal Mielec
2 : 1 FT
Puszcza Niepołomice
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 23%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#5 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
Hamburger SV
3 : 4 FT
Hannover 96
Win 54%
Draw 21%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#6 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 76%
Waalwijk
2 : 0 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 27%
Draw 27%
Win 47%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 76%
Jong PSV U21
3 : 0 FT
Emmen
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 26%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS Yes 63%

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 Friday 9 February 2024?

seven fixtures met the criteria, led by Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg at 80% 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.