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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 16 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 20 fixtures on Saturday 16 March 2024. SV Darmstadt 98 vs Bayern München sits top on 83% in the Bundesliga. The shortlist runs from 83% down to 76%, 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 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 16 landed the first half goals market — 80%. 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 83%
SV Darmstadt 98
2 : 5 FT
Bayern München
Win 13%
Draw 18%
βœ“ Win 69%
✓ Over 2.5 73% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#2 League One Β· England 80%
Wycombe
2 : 0 FT
Northampton
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 21%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 67%
#3 Süper Lig Β· Turkey 79%
Alanyaspor
1 : 0 FT
Kayserispor
βœ“ Win 51%
Draw 24%
Win 24%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 67%
#4 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
1899 Hoffenheim
0 : 3 FT
VfB Stuttgart
Win 34%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Ekstraklasa Β· Poland 78%
Radomiak Radom
0 : 2 FT
Jagiellonia
Win 30%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 45%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 67%
#6 Premier League Β· England 78%
Fulham
3 : 0 FT
Tottenham
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 23%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Challenger Pro League Β· Belgium 78%
Deinze
2 : 3 FT
Francs Borains
Win 69%
Draw 17%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#8 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Fortuna Sittard
3 : 1 FT
PEC Zwolle
βœ“ Win 42%
Draw 24%
Win 34%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 Championship Β· England 78%
Ipswich
6 : 0 FT
Sheffield Wednesday
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 56%
#10 Premier League Β· England 78%
Luton
1 : 1 FT
Nottingham Forest
Win 44%
Draw 23%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#11 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 78%
Zlin
2 : 2 FT
Bohemians 1905
Win 45%
Draw 24%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#12 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
Hannover 96
1 : 1 FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Win 58%
Draw 21%
Win 22%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#13 Super League 1 Β· Greece 77%
Kifisia
0 : 0 FT
OFI
Win 55%
Draw 25%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#14 League Two Β· England 77%
Colchester
1 : 1 FT
Walsall
Win 37%
Draw 24%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 65%
#15 Championship Β· England 77%
Plymouth
0 : 1 FT
Preston
Win 29%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 49%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#16 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
1. FC Nürnberg
0 : 2 FT
FC St. Pauli
Win 36%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 41%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#17 League Two Β· England 76%
Swindon Town
1 : 2 FT
Doncaster
Win 44%
Draw 24%
Win 31%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#18 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
1. FC Heidenheim
1 : 1 FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Win 40%
Draw 27%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#19 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
VfL Wolfsburg
1 : 3 FT
FC Augsburg
Win 33%
Draw 27%
βœ“ Win 40%
✓ Over 2.5 58% ✓ BTTS Yes 62%
#20 Super League Β· Switzerland 76%
FC Lugano
2 : 0 FT
Yverdon Sport
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 56%

Showing top 20 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 Saturday 16 March 2024?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by SV Darmstadt 98 vs Bayern München at 83% 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.