Over 0.5 First Half Goals — Stats & Predictions for Upcoming Matches

Over 0.5 First Half Goals is one of the most straightforward football betting markets — just one goal before half-time and the bet wins. When backed by the right data it's also one of the most consistent. Here's how to get the most from this page.

Each fixture shows a combined percentage, raw game numbers, average goals scored and conceded, and the current odds. Use the combined percentage as your guide — the higher the figure, the more consistently both teams have been involved in matches producing at least one first-half goal this season.

Every fixture on this page shows a combined Over 0.5 First Half Goals percentage. This is calculated by looking at how often the home team has produced over 0.5 first half goals in their home games this season, and how often the away team has produced over 0.5 first half goals in their away games — then combining those two figures into a single percentage.

A combined figure of 85% means that in more than eight out of ten comparable games this season, at least one goal has been scored before half-time. Because the threshold is low — just one first-half goal — percentages on this page tend to be higher than goals markets like Over 2.5. That means the bar for a genuinely strong selection is higher too. Look for 85%+ rather than settling for 70–75%.

The best picks combine a high combined percentage with a meaningful sample size. A fixture showing 90% from 20 combined games is a much stronger signal than 90% from just 6 games. We show the raw numbers alongside the percentage — 18/20 tells you more than just 90% — so always check the sample size before committing.

Also look at the average goals scored in the first half for each team. A home side that regularly scores or concedes within the first 45 minutes is a naturally compelling candidate — and our average goals data helps you spot exactly that.

Both work well depending on your betting style.

For singles, Over 0.5 First Half Goals offers high confidence and quick results — you know the outcome by half-time. A fixture at 90%+ combined from a large sample size is as reliable as football betting gets.

For accumulators, aim for five or six fixtures at 85%+ with a sample size of 15+ games each. Stacking high-percentage first-half selections produces attractive accumulator odds while keeping each individual pick firmly grounded in data. First-half accumulators also settle at half-time, which many bettors prefer over waiting for the full 90 minutes.

Yes — it pairs naturally with a range of other markets. Fixtures strong on Over 0.5 First Half Goals often also perform well on Over 1.5 First Half Goals and Over 2.5 Goals for a layered, data-driven approach to the same fixture.

For a broader view of all our markets in one place, head to our All Stats page. And for our curated picks across all first-half markets, check out the latest posts on our blog.