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 – PREMIER LEAGUE

18::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Liverpool – Leeds

18::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 21::30

–

Liverpool

–

Leeds

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

60

24

16

44

44

12

88

67

42

56

44

21::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Brentford – Tottenham

21::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 00::00

–

Brentford

–

Tottenham

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

45

31

24

31

48

21

79

62

42

61

39

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – CHAMPIONSHIP

18::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Sheffield Utd – Leicester

18::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 21::30

–

Sheffield Utd

–

Leicester

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

44

27

29

33

43

24

80

61

34

59

41

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

QPR – Norwich

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

QPR

–

Norwich

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

50

30

20

39

43

18

84

58

37

67

33

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Southampton – Millwall

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Southampton

–

Millwall

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

44

31

25

32

47

21

89

60

37

60

40

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ISRAEL – LIGAT HAAL

19::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Beitar Jerusalem – Hapoel Tel Aviv

19::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 22::30

–

Beitar Jerusalem

–

Hapoel Tel Aviv

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

47

29

24

35

42

23

79

59

37

58

42

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

AUSTRALIA – A-LEAGUE MEN

05::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Auckland FC – Newcastle Jets FC

05::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 08::00

–

Auckland FC

–

Newcastle Jets FC

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

53

27

20

45

37

18

92

72

48

69

31

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – LEAGUE ONE

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Doncaster – Bolton

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Doncaster

–

Bolton

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

27

26

47

18

47

35

89

68

37

67

33

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Wycombe – Cardiff

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Wycombe

–

Cardiff

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

35

28

37

25

48

27

88

63

36

58

42

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Leyton Orient – AFC Wimbledon

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Leyton Orient

–

AFC Wimbledon

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

52

23

25

26

61

13

78

57

30

56

44

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Northampton – Stockport

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Northampton

–

Stockport

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

29

26

45

18

48

34

82

56

26

56

44

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Rotherham – Peterborough

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Rotherham

–

Peterborough

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

34

30

36

24

47

29

80

60

34

59

41

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

KUWAIT – PREMIER LEAGUE

15::30

 

+0.5 goals HT

Al-Fahaheel – Al-Jahra

15::30

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 18::30

–

Al-Fahaheel

–

Al-Jahra

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

50

27

23

36

46

18

84

59

40

56

44

predictions

1

X

2

HT1

HTX

HT2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

 

ENGLAND – LEAGUE TWO

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Barnet – Crawley Town

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Barnet

–

Crawley Town

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

56

25

19

39

45

16

82

63

45

56

44

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Fleetwood Town – Grimsby

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Fleetwood Town

–

Grimsby

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

43

34

23

30

47

23

88

62

40

68

32

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Harrogate Town – Tranmere

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Harrogate Town

–

Tranmere

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

33

25

42

24

47

29

83

61

36

59

41

16::00

 

+0.5 goals HT

Swindon Town – Gillingham

16::00

predictions

+0.5 goals HT

 

2026-01-01 19::00

–

Swindon Town

–

Gillingham

1

X

2

H1

HX

H2

1.5

2.5

3.5

yes

no

46

31

23

33

47

20

70

56

39

56

44

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.