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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 3 March 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.

The model shortlists 17 fixtures on Sunday 3 March 2024. Sporting CP vs Farense led the list at 84% in the Primeira Liga. The shortlist runs from 84% down to 75%, which is a meaningful spread across a single day.

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

Of the 17 fixtures on this list that have since finished, eleven landed the first half goals market — 65%. 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 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 84%
Sporting CP
3 : 2 FT
Farense
βœ“ Win 85%
Draw 10%
Win 5%
✓ Over 2.5 79%
#2 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 82%
Fortuna Sittard
5 : 2 FT
Excelsior
βœ“ Win 49%
Draw 21%
Win 29%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 73%
#3 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 81%
Hamburger SV
1 : 2 FT
VfL Osnabrück
Win 67%
Draw 17%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#4 La Liga Β· Spain 81%
Athletic Club
0 : 0 FT
Barcelona
Win 49%
Draw 24%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 72%
#5 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 80%
Antwerp
3 : 0 FT
St. Truiden
βœ“ Win 72%
Draw 16%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 58%
#6 Super League 1 Β· Greece 80%
Lamia
0 : 2 FT
PAOK
Win 15%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 65%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 80%
Zlin
0 : 1 FT
Baník Ostrava
Win 43%
Draw 25%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 70%
#8 Super League Β· Switzerland 80%
FC Winterthur
2 : 1 FT
Yverdon Sport
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 18%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#9 Premier League Β· England 80%
Burnley
0 : 2 FT
Bournemouth
Win 21%
Draw 20%
βœ“ Win 59%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 66%
#10 Ligue 1 Β· France 78%
Rennes
1 : 2 FT
Lorient
Win 58%
Draw 23%
Win 19%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#11 Primera División Β· Chile 77%
Union La Calera
1 : 3 FT
Deportes Iquique
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#12 Super League 1 Β· Greece 77%
Olympiakos Piraeus
3 : 0 FT
Volos NFC
βœ“ Win 75%
Draw 18%
Win 8%
✓ Over 2.5 63%
#13 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Heerenveen
2 : 0 FT
PEC Zwolle
Win 35%
Draw 24%
Win 41%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 67%
#14 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 75%
SC Paderborn 07
0 : 0 FT
1. FC Magdeburg
Win 39%
Draw 24%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#15 Serie B Β· Italy 75%
Feralpisalo
1 : 3 FT
Sampdoria
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Super League Β· China 75%
Hangzhou Greentown
1 : 0 FT
Sichuan Jiuniu
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 23%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 60% BTTS Yes 57%
#17 Bundesliga Β· Austria 75%
Rapid Vienna
1 : 1 FT
Austria Lustenau
Win 70%
Draw 19%
Win 12%
Over 2.5 61%

Showing top 17 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 3 March 2024?

17 fixtures met the criteria, led by Sporting CP vs Farense 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.