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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Wednesday 13 May 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 ten fixtures on Wednesday 13 May 2026. IFK Norrkoping vs United Nordic sits top on 82% in the Superettan. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 75%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

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

Of the ten fixtures on this list that have since finished, nine landed the first half goals market — 90%. 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 Superettan Β· Sweden 82%
IFK Norrkoping
1 : 1 FT
United Nordic
Win 58%
Draw 19%
Win 23%
Over 2.5 76% ✓ BTTS Yes 72%
#2 La Liga Β· Spain 80%
Villarreal
2 : 3 FT
Sevilla
Win 74%
Draw 15%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 72% ✓ BTTS Yes 59%
#3 Superettan Β· Sweden 79%
Helsingborg
2 : 2 FT
Oddevold
Win 58%
Draw 20%
Win 22%
✓ Over 2.5 69% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#4 Ligue 1 Β· France 78%
Stade Brestois 29
1 : 2 FT
Strasbourg
Win 41%
Draw 24%
Win 35%
✓ Over 2.5 68% ✓ BTTS Yes 69%
#5 Super League 1 Β· Greece 77%
Levadiakos
3 : 2 FT
OFI
βœ“ Win 55%
Draw 24%
Win 21%
✓ Over 2.5 63% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#6 Superettan Β· Sweden 77%
IK brage
2 : 4 FT
Ostersunds FK
Win 45%
Draw 23%
Win 32%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 76%
Almere City FC
0 : 1 FT
Willem II
Win 33%
Draw 23%
βœ“ Win 44%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 64%
#8 La Liga Β· Spain 76%
Alaves
1 : 0 FT
Barcelona
Win 20%
Draw 20%
Win 59%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 61%
#9 Premier League Β· England 76%
Manchester City
3 : 0 FT
Crystal Palace
βœ“ Win 70%
Draw 20%
Win 11%
✓ Over 2.5 61%
#10 Premier League Β· Ukraine 75%
Shakhtar Donetsk
3 : 1 FT
Obolon'-Brovar
βœ“ Win 78%
Draw 16%
Win 6%
✓ Over 2.5 59% BTTS No 59% Shakhtar Donetsk Clean Sheet 55%

Showing top 10 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 Wednesday 13 May 2026?

ten fixtures met the criteria, led by IFK Norrkoping vs United Nordic 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.