Over 0.5 Goals in the First Half Tips & Predictions

Looking for Over 0.5 First Half Goal predictions? Find predictions for Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half in today’s matches here.

If you’re looking for Over 0.5 first half goal predictions in football, you’ve come to the right place! On our page, you’ll find the best Over 0.5 first half goal predictions for today’s matches, with full details about the games, times, and leagues.

Furthermore, we offer the probability for Over 0.5 goals in the first half for each match, helping you make better decisions in your bets. Don’t miss the best tips to maximise your chances of success in Over 0.5 first half goal betting!

Meaning of the Coloured Probabilities in the Table

In addition to the tips, you can also check the detailed probability for each market in all matches, including win probability, draw probability, over 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 goals, as well as the probability of a win or draw in the first half, and the chance of both teams to score or not.

In the coloured table, each market is covered by a percentage chance; that is, the higher the percentage, the greater the probability for a given market to occur.

You can check the full-time result probabilities in the red squares, the 1st half result probabilities in the blue squares, the goal probabilities in the yellow squares, and the both teams to score probabilities in the green squares.

All Over 0.5 First Half Goal Predictions

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – CHAMPIONSHIP

21::15

 

+0.5 goals HT

Birmingham – Southampton

21::15

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 00::15

–

Birmingham

–

Southampton

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

42

31

27

28

47

25

86

65

37

69

31

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Middlesbrough – Hull City

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Middlesbrough

–

Hull City

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

59

24

17

34

55

11

80

62

39

64

36

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Norwich – Watford

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Norwich

–

Watford

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

33

31

36

23

46

31

81

59

36

63

37

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Oxford United – Swansea

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Oxford United

–

Swansea

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

42

31

27

22

62

16

86

64

30

58

42

19::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Coventry – Ipswich

19::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 22::00

–

Coventry

–

Ipswich

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

49

30

21

26

59

15

87

61

37

64

36

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Leicester – Derby

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Leicester

–

Derby

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

40

31

29

31

47

22

84

58

30

60

40

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

QATAR – QATAR STARS LEAGUE

15::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Al-Shamal – Al-Sadd

15::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 18::30

–

Al-Shamal

–

Al-Sadd

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

34

27

39

26

44

30

93

74

55

64

36

17::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Al-Ahli Doha – Umm Salal

17::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 20::30

–

Al-Ahli Doha

–

Umm Salal

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

50

26

24

34

44

22

80

62

43

60

40

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

AUSTRALIA – A-LEAGUE MEN

09::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Melbourne Victory FC – Wellington Phoenix

09::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 12::00

–

Melbourne Victory FC

–

Wellington Phoenix

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

56

28

16

41

43

16

83

57

36

57

43

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – LEAGUE ONE

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Blackpool – Rotherham

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Blackpool

–

Rotherham

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

44

33

23

29

57

14

86

61

30

57

43

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Peterborough – Reading

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Peterborough

–

Reading

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

50

26

24

25

58

17

88

64

36

56

44

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

SAUDI ARABIA – SAUDI PRO LEAGUE

15::35

 

+0.5 goals HT

Al Khaleej – Al-Fateh

15::35

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 18::35

–

Al Khaleej

–

Al-Fateh

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

46

32

22

33

44

23

92

71

47

70

30

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – LEAGUE TWO

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Tranmere – Barrow

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Tranmere

–

Barrow

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

41

33

26

33

47

20

82

60

35

60

40

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Crawley Town – Bromley

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Crawley Town

–

Bromley

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

30

30

40

20

47

33

83

56

33

64

36

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Grimsby – Shrewsbury

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Grimsby

–

Shrewsbury

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

50

26

24

35

47

18

81

60

39

58

42

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Milton Keynes Dons – Notts County

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Milton Keynes Dons

–

Notts County

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

55

24

21

32

53

15

83

58

32

58

42

20::45

 

+0.5 goals HT

Salford City – Fleetwood Town

20::45

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2025-12-29 23::45

–

Salford City

–

Fleetwood Town

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

53

26

21

34

47

19

81

58

37

59

41

Tips for Over 0.5 First Half Goals

Betting on Over 0.5 First Half Goals is ideal for those looking for quick excitement within the first 45 minutes of a match. In this market, all it takes is at least one goal to be scored in the first half by either team for the bet to be a winner.

It’s an appealing option, especially in clashes between offensive teams that tend to start pressing from the opening whistle and have a high rate of goals in the initial minutes. Scores like 1-0, 1-1, or 2-0 at half-time are already enough to secure a win on this bet.

How to Identify Good Over 0.5 First Half Goal Bets

On our website, you can access the section on first half goal statistics, where we list the clubs that most frequently score or concede goals before half-time in each league.

Observing team behaviour in the first 45 minutes is essential. Some teams have a characteristic of starting games with strong pressure, looking to settle things early. Others, on the other hand, are more vulnerable at the start, especially when playing away from home.

It’s also important to consider the competition level. Some leagues have a high average of first-half goals, which makes these bets even more interesting. On our page, you’ll find the best leagues for first-half goals, based on updated data.

Finally, matches between teams that need to win or are coming off negative results tend to be more open from the start, increasing the chances of at least one goal being scored in the first half.