What does “2nd Half – 1X2” mean?
This market lets you bet on the outcome of only the second half of a football match, regardless of what happened in the first half.
- 1 = Home team wins the second half
- X = Second half ends in a draw
- 2 = Away team wins the second half
Important: The bet is settled based only on goals scored in the 2nd half (from the 46th minute to the 90th + added time).
Example with a club match
Let’s use Manchester City vs Chelsea.
Full-time score: Man City 3–1 Chelsea
- 1st half: Man City 2–0 Chelsea
- 2nd half: 1–1
If you had bet:
- 2nd Half – 1 (Home win): Lost (because 2nd half was 1–1, not a win for City).
- 2nd Half – X (Draw): Won (since 1–1 means the 2nd half ended level).
- 2nd Half – 2 (Away win): Lost (Chelsea didn’t outscore City in the 2nd half).
Even though Man City won the match overall, the 2nd Half 1X2 bet is judged separately.
Another Example
Real Madrid vs Barcelona
- Full-time: 2–3
- 1st half: 2–0 Real Madrid
- 2nd half: 0–3 Barcelona
Bets outcome:
- 2nd Half – 1: Lost (Real didn’t win 2nd half).
- 2nd Half – X: Lost (2nd half wasn’t a draw).
- 2nd Half – 2: Won (Barcelona won the 2nd half 3–0).
Betting Tips for “2nd Half – 1X2”
- Look at teams with strong second halves
- Some clubs (like Liverpool or Barcelona) often finish games strongly due to high pressing and late goals.
- Others may slow down after halftime.
- Check team fitness and depth
- Teams with strong benches (e.g., Man City) often dominate 2nd halves with fresh subs.
- Consider match situation
- If a strong favorite is losing or drawing at halftime, they often push harder in the 2nd half (value in betting 1 or 2).
- If the favorite is already leading comfortably, the underdog may perform better in the 2nd half (possible X or 2).
- Live betting strategy
- Watching the first half gives clues. Example: If Arsenal is dominating but 0–0 at half, betting them to win 2nd half (1) could be smart.
In short: “2nd Half – 1X2” ignores the first half and only looks at which side wins the 2nd half on goals scored.
Would you like me to also give you a list of teams that historically perform very strong in 2nd halves, so you can target them for this bet?