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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 28 February 2026

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 28 February 2026. NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard sits top on 82% in the Eredivisie. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eredivisie supplies three of the top 10, which is worth noting if you are spreading selections across leagues.

Of the 20 fixtures on this list that have since finished, 14 landed the first half goals market — 70%. 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 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 82%
NEC Nijmegen
2 : 3 FT
Fortuna Sittard
Win 60%
Draw 19%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 74% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#2 Bundesliga Β· Germany 80%
Borussia Dortmund
2 : 3 FT
Bayern München
Win 31%
Draw 22%
βœ“ Win 47%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#3 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
Heracles
1 : 3 FT
PSV Eindhoven
Win 18%
Draw 19%
βœ“ Win 63%
✓ Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#4 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
1899 Hoffenheim
0 : 1 FT
FC St. Pauli
Win 75%
Draw 16%
Win 9%
Over 2.5 67% BTTS Yes 53%
#5 Super League Β· Switzerland 79%
FC ST. Gallen
2 : 1 FT
FC Winterthur
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 21%
Win 12%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#6 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
Arminia Bielefeld
0 : 1 FT
Hannover 96
Win 33%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 41%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 70%
#7 Serie A Β· Italy 78%
Inter
2 : 0 FT
Genoa
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 60%
#8 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Heerenveen
2 : 1 FT
Sparta Rotterdam
βœ“ Win 43%
Draw 23%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#9 Super League Β· Switzerland 78%
FC Thun
2 : 1 FT
FC Luzern
βœ“ Win 45%
Draw 27%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#10 League Two Β· England 78%
Crewe
2 : 1 FT
Tranmere
βœ“ Win 57%
Draw 21%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#11 Bundesliga Β· Germany 78%
Bayer Leverkusen
1 : 1 FT
FSV Mainz 05
Win 64%
Draw 21%
Win 16%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#12 Championship Β· England 78%
Leicester
0 : 2 FT
Norwich
Win 21%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 56%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 63%
#13 Championship Β· England 78%
QPR
0 : 2 FT
Sheffield Utd
Win 44%
Draw 25%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 66%
#14 League Two Β· England 77%
Fleetwood Town
0 : 0 FT
Newport County
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 62%
#15 Super League Β· Switzerland 77%
Servette FC
0 : 0 FT
FC Sion
Win 34%
Draw 28%
Win 37%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 67%
#16 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 76%
Antwerp
1 : 0 FT
St. Truiden
Win 20%
Draw 22%
Win 59%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 59%
#17 League One Β· England 76%
Doncaster
0 : 4 FT
Cardiff
Win 36%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 41%
✓ Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 64%
#18 Premier League Β· England 76%
Leeds
0 : 1 FT
Manchester City
Win 31%
Draw 28%
βœ“ Win 41%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 65%
#19 Jupiler Pro League Β· Belgium 75%
KV Mechelen
2 : 1 FT
Zulte Waregem
βœ“ Win 50%
Draw 24%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 59% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#20 La Liga Β· Spain 75%
Mallorca
0 : 1 FT
Real Sociedad
Win 49%
Draw 25%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 63%

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 28 February 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard 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.