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First Half Goals Predictions

Fixtures ranked by highest first-half goal probability β€” Friday 22 January 2027

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 clear our threshold on Friday 22 January 2027. The strongest reading belongs to Heracles vs Helmond Sport at 82% in the Eerste Divisie. The shortlist runs from 82% down to 78%, so the depth of the card matters as much as the headline pick.

Eerste Divisie supplies five of the top 8, making it the dominant competition on this list.

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 82%
Heracles
– : – 19:00
Helmond Sport
Win 80%
Draw 12%
Win 8%
Over 2.5 74% BTTS Yes 55%
#2 Ligue 2 Β· France 81%
Reims
– : – 19:00
RED Star FC 93
Win 38%
Draw 22%
Win 39%
Over 2.5 72% BTTS Yes 72%
#3 Ligue 2 Β· France 81%
Metz
– : – 19:00
Dijon
Win 50%
Draw 22%
Win 28%
Over 2.5 71% BTTS Yes 70%
#4 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 80%
Vitesse
– : – 19:00
MVV
Win 60%
Draw 19%
Win 21%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 66%
#5 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 80%
FC OSS
– : – 19:00
VVV Venlo
Win 47%
Draw 22%
Win 32%
Over 2.5 70% BTTS Yes 69%
#6 Eredivisie Β· Netherlands 80%
Excelsior
– : – 19:00
Fortuna Sittard
Win 24%
Draw 23%
Win 53%
Over 2.5 69% BTTS Yes 68%
#7 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 79%
FC Eindhoven
– : – 19:00
Almere City FC
Win 29%
Draw 22%
Win 49%
Over 2.5 68% BTTS Yes 67%
#8 Eerste Divisie Β· Netherlands 78%
Emmen
– : – 19:00
NAC Breda
Win 46%
Draw 22%
Win 31%
Over 2.5 66% BTTS Yes 66%

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 22 January 2027?

eight fixtures met the criteria, led by Heracles vs Helmond Sport 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.