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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Saturday 7 March 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 7 March 2026. PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

Super League supplies four 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%
PSV Eindhoven
2 : 1 FT
AZ Alkmaar
βœ“ Win 66%
Draw 18%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 75% ✓ BTTS Yes 68%
#2 Super League Β· China 81%
Shandong Luneng
3 : 0 FT
Shenyang Urban
βœ“ Win 66%
Draw 18%
Win 16%
✓ Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 62%
#3 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 80%
SC Paderborn 07
1 : 1 FT
Eintracht Braunschweig
Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 20%
Over 2.5 70% ✓ BTTS Yes 67%
#4 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
SV Darmstadt 98
2 : 0 FT
Holstein Kiel
βœ“ Win 73%
Draw 17%
Win 10%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 57%
#5 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
RB Leipzig
2 : 1 FT
FC Augsburg
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 25%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Super League Β· China 79%
SHANGHAI SIPG
1 : 2 FT
Henan Jianye
Win 51%
Draw 23%
Win 26%
✓ Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Bundesliga Β· Germany 79%
1. FC Heidenheim
2 : 4 FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Win 21%
Draw 21%
βœ“ Win 58%
✓ Over 2.5 67% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#8 Super League Β· China 78%
Shanghai Shenhua
5 : 3 FT
Dalian Zhixing
βœ“ Win 54%
Draw 23%
Win 23%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#9 Super League Β· China 78%
Tianjin Teda
0 : 0 FT
Chongqing Tongliang Long
Win 59%
Draw 21%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 61%
#10 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 77%
Almere City FC
1 : 0 FT
ADO Den Haag
Win 24%
Draw 23%
Win 54%
Over 2.5 65% BTTS Yes 64%
#11 Primeira Liga Β· Portugal 77%
Estoril
0 : 0 FT
Casa Pia
Win 64%
Draw 20%
Win 15%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 58%
#12 Championship Β· England 77%
Bristol City
0 : 2 FT
Coventry
Win 31%
Draw 25%
βœ“ Win 44%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 65%
#13 Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
FSV Mainz 05
2 : 2 FT
VfB Stuttgart
Win 33%
Draw 24%
Win 43%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#14 Super League Β· China 77%
Yunnan Yukun
3 : 1 FT
Qingdao Jonoon
βœ“ Win 48%
Draw 25%
Win 28%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#15 League One Β· England 77%
Blackpool
1 : 1 FT
Wigan
Win 48%
Draw 22%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#16 Serie A Β· Italy 76%
Juventus
4 : 0 FT
Pisa
βœ“ Win 68%
Draw 18%
Win 14%
✓ Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 56%
#17 League One Β· England 76%
Barnsley
2 : 1 FT
Exeter City
βœ“ Win 39%
Draw 23%
Win 38%
✓ Over 2.5 62% ✓ BTTS Yes 64%
#18 Bundesliga Β· Germany 76%
1. FC Köln
1 : 2 FT
Borussia Dortmund
Win 25%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 52%
✓ Over 2.5 60% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%
#19 Pro League Β· Saudi-Arabia 75%
Al Kholood
1 : 4 FT
Al-Qadisiyah FC
Win 11%
Draw 18%
βœ“ Win 71%
✓ Over 2.5 64% ✓ BTTS Yes 54%
#20 Pro League Β· United-Arab-Emirates 75%
Baniyas SC
2 : 0 FT
Al-Wasl FC
Win 27%
Draw 23%
Win 50%
Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 61%

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 7 March 2026?

20 fixtures met the criteria, led by PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar 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.