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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 7 August 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.

Eight matches cleared our threshold on Friday 7 August 2026. Vitesse vs Waalwijk led the list at 78% in the Eerste Divisie.

Eerste Divisie 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, six landed the first half goals market — 75%. 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 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Vitesse
1 : 1 FT
Waalwijk
Win 44%
Draw 22%
Win 34%
Over 2.5 66% ✓ BTTS Yes 66%
#2 Czech Liga Β· Czech-Republic 78%
Zbrojovka Brno
0 : 1 FT
Slovan Liberec
Win 32%
Draw 26%
βœ“ Win 42%
Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 65%
#3 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 78%
FC OSS
1 : 2 FT
NAC Breda
Win 55%
Draw 21%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 65% ✓ BTTS Yes 63%
#4 2. Bundesliga Β· Germany 77%
VfL Bochum
0 : 1 FT
Hertha BSC
Win 50%
Draw 23%
Win 27%
Over 2.5 64% BTTS Yes 64%
#5 Premier Division Β· Ireland 77%
Galway United
0 : 0 FT
Drogheda United
Win 43%
Draw 29%
Win 29%
Over 2.5 63% BTTS Yes 66%
#6 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 76%
Cambuur
0 : 4 FT
Excelsior
Win 33%
Draw 30%
βœ“ Win 37%
✓ Over 2.5 62% BTTS Yes 66%
#7 Super League Β· China 76%
Beijing Guoan
4 : 0 FT
Sichuan Jiuniu
βœ“ Win 63%
Draw 20%
Win 17%
✓ Over 2.5 61% BTTS Yes 56%
#8 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 75%
VVV Venlo
3 : 4 FT
Heracles
Win 54%
Draw 22%
Win 24%
✓ Over 2.5 61% ✓ BTTS Yes 60%

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 Friday 7 August 2026?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Vitesse vs Waalwijk at 78% 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.