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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Sunday 29 December 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 eight fixtures on Sunday 29 December 2024. Tottenham vs Wolves sits top on 88% in the Premier League. The shortlist runs from 88% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Of the eight fixtures on this list that have since finished, four landed the first half goals market — 50%. 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 Premier League Β· England 88%
Tottenham
2 : 2 FT
Wolves
Win 48%
Draw 20%
Win 33%
✓ Over 2.5 87% ✓ BTTS Yes 84%
#2 Premier League Β· England 84%
West Ham
0 : 5 FT
Liverpool
Win 23%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 57%
✓ Over 2.5 79% BTTS Yes 76%
#3 League One Β· England 81%
Peterborough
1 : 3 FT
Barnsley
Win 31%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#4 League Two Β· England 78%
Walsall
2 : 0 FT
Newport County
βœ“ Win 62%
Draw 21%
Win 17%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 60%
#5 League Two Β· England 77%
Bromley
1 : 1 FT
Swindon Town
Win 48%
Draw 24%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#6 League One Β· England 76%
Charlton
2 : 1 FT
Wycombe
Win 22%
Draw 22%
Win 57%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#7 Championship Β· England 75%
Oxford United
2 : 0 FT
Plymouth
βœ“ Win 69%
Draw 20%
Win 11%
Over 2.5 60%
#8 Championship Β· England 75%
Swansea
2 : 1 FT
Luton
βœ“ Win 67%
Draw 21%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 53%

Showing top 8 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 29 December 2024?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Tottenham vs Wolves at 88% 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.