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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 18 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.

15 matches cleared our threshold on Sunday 18 February 2024. The strongest reading belongs to Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Riyadh at 84% in the Pro League. The shortlist runs from 84% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Of the 15 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 13 landed the first half goals market — 87%. 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 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 84%
Al-Ittihad FC
2 : 0 FT
Al Riyadh
βœ“ Win 59%
Draw 19%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 77% BTTS Yes 72%
#2 Super League 1 Β· Greece 82%
AEK Athens FC
3 : 0 FT
Kifisia
βœ“ Win 84%
Draw 11%
Win 5%
✓ Over 2.5 74%
#3 Super League Β· Switzerland 80%
BSC Young Boys
1 : 0 FT
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
βœ“ Win 77%
Draw 14%
Win 9%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 54%
#4 Serie B Β· Italy 80%
Venezia
2 : 2 FT
Modena
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#5 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 79%
Ajax
2 : 2 FT
NEC Nijmegen
Win 58%
Draw 22%
Win 20%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 79%
Anderlecht
4 : 1 FT
St. Truiden
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 19%
Win 15%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 58%
#7 Super League Β· Switzerland 78%
Servette FC
2 : 1 FT
FC Lugano
βœ“ Win 40%
Draw 23%
Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#8 Bundesliga Β· Austria 78%
Austria Lustenau
0 : 1 FT
Austria Klagenfurt
Win 17%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 62%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
VfL Bochum
3 : 2 FT
Bayern München
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 26%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#10 Premier League Β· England 76%
Sheffield Utd
0 : 5 FT
Brighton
Win 27%
Draw 24%
βœ“ Win 49%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#11 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
1. FC Nürnberg
1 : 1 FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#12 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 76%
Legia Warszawa
1 : 1 FT
Puszcza Niepołomice
Win 60%
Draw 22%
Win 18%
Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#13 Ligue 1 Β· France 76%
Rennes
3 : 1 FT
Clermont Foot
βœ“ Win 58%
Draw 25%
Win 18%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#14 Serie A Β· Italy 76%
Frosinone
0 : 3 FT
AS Roma
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 64%
#15 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 75%
Cercle Brugge
1 : 1 FT
Club Brugge KV
Win 34%
Draw 24%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 61%

Showing top 15 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 18 February 2024?

15 fixtures met the criteria, led by Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Riyadh at 84% 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.