Top 15 Leagues with the Highest Over 0.5 Goals Percentage (1st Half) for January 2026
In football, for the month of January 2026, there are many interesting statistics that help us understand team performance. One statistic that often catches the eye is the ‘Over 0.5 goals in the first half,’ which refers to matches where both teams score at least 1 goal combined during the first half. This result suggests a more dynamic and competitive match. In this post, we will explore the top 15 leagues with the highest Over 0.5 goals percentage (1st Half) for January 2026. This analysis provides a closer look at leagues where games tend to be more high-scoring in the first half.
The best-performing league this month, in terms of Over 0.5 goals percentage (1st Half), is 
FA Cup with an impressive 84.38% of matches having Over 0.5 goals in the first half. This percentage is particularly notable considering the league’s total number of matches, which amounted to 32 games.
The second-best league, with the second-highest Over 0.5 goals percentage (1st Half), is 
A-League with a percentage of 82.14%. This league had 28 matches, showing a similar trend of competitive, high-scoring games.
Taking third place is the league of 
3. Liga, with an Over 0.5 goals percentage of 80.95%, recorded over 21 games. This league continues to show high-scoring first halves.
| League | Total Matches | Over 0.5 Matches | Over 0.5 Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 32 | 27 | 84.38% |
| A-League | 28 | 23 | 82.14% |
| 3. Liga | 21 | 17 | 80.95% |
 Super League 1 | 20 | 16 | 80% |
| Bundesliga | 37 | 28 | 75.68% |
 Premier League | 15 | 11 | 73.33% |
 Ligue 1 | 28 | 20 | 71.43% |
 Eredivisie | 28 | 20 | 71.43% |
 Serie B | 31 | 22 | 70.97% |
 1. Lig | 31 | 22 | 70.97% |
 Jupiler Pro League | 17 | 12 | 70.59% |
| Eerste Divisie | 34 | 24 | 70.59% |
| Premier League | 44 | 31 | 70.45% |
 UEFA Champions League | 36 | 25 | 69.44% |
| UEFA Europa League | 36 | 25 | 69.44% |
