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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Monday 29 December 2025

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.

Eight matches cleared our threshold on Monday 29 December 2025. Birmingham vs Southampton led the list at 82% in the Championship. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 76%, so the tail is materially weaker than the top.

Pro League supplies three of the top 8, making it the dominant competition on this list.

Of the eight fixtures on this list that have since finished, five landed the first half goals market — 62%. 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 Championship Β· England 82%
Birmingham
1 : 1 FT
Southampton
Win 60%
Draw 20%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 71% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#2 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 79%
Al Khaleej Saihat
0 : 1 FT
Al-Fateh
Win 56%
Draw 23%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 78%
FC Porto
2 : 0 FT
AVS
βœ“ Win 83%
Draw 12%
Win 5%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS No 58% ✓ FC Porto Clean Sheet 56%
#4 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 78%
Al Taawon
1 : 0 FT
Al Najma
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 18%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 57%
#5 League One Β· England 78%
Huddersfield
2 : 0 FT
Northampton
βœ“ Win 65%
Draw 19%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 59%
#6 League One Β· England 76%
Barnsley
0 : 2 FT
Lincoln
Win 46%
Draw 23%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#7 Championship Β· England 76%
Middlesbrough
0 : 1 FT
Hull City
Win 42%
Draw 25%
Win 33%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 76%
Al-Dhafra
0 : 2 FT
Baniyas SC
Win 48%
Draw 23%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%

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 Monday 29 December 2025?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Birmingham vs Southampton at 82% 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.