What This Bet Means
This market asks you to predict whether the **away team’s total number of goals scored in the first half of a match will be odd or even.
- Odd = 1, 3, 5 goals etc.
- Even = 0, 2, 4 goals etc.
You’re betting only on the away team (not the home team) and only for the first half (not full-time).
How It Works (Examples)
Example Match
- Game: Arsenal (Home) vs. Manchester United (Away)
- Market: Half-Time Away Team Total Goals – Odd or Even
| Manchester United 1st-Half Goals | Bet Result if You Picked ODD | Bet Result if You Picked EVEN |
|---|---|---|
| 0 goals (0-0 at HT) | Lose | Win (Even) |
| 1 goal (1-1 at HT) | Win (Odd) | Lose |
| 2 goals (0-2 at HT) | Lose | Win (Even) |
| 3 goals (1-3 at HT) | Win (Odd) | Lose |
So, if Manchester United score one goal in the first half, “Odd” wins. If they score zero or two, “Even” wins.
Another Example
- Game: Real Madrid (Home) vs. Sevilla (Away)
- Away team (Sevilla) 1st half goals = 0
- If you picked Even, you win (0 is Even).
- If you picked Odd, you lose.
How Odds Are Usually Set
- Bookmakers know 0 goals (Even) is the most common outcome for away teams at halftime.
- This means “Even” often has slightly lower odds than “Odd”.
- But if the away team is very attacking, “Odd” might become more attractive.
Betting Tips
1. Research Team’s First-Half Scoring Pattern
Check the away team’s 1st-half goals stats from recent matches.
- Some teams (like Manchester City or Bayern Munich) score early and often.
- Some teams (like Crystal Palace or Cadiz) rarely score before halftime.
Example:
If Manchester United scored at least one first-half goal in 8 of their last 10 away matches, Odd becomes a stronger option.
2. Check the Opponent’s 1st-Half Defense
If the home team is strong defensively in the first half (like Inter Milan at home), away goals are rare → Even (0 goals)more likely.
3. Consider Match Context
- Cup matches / high stakes: Teams may start cautiously → more 0-0 HT scores → “Even”.
- Leagues with attacking style (Netherlands, Germany): First-half goals more common → “Odd” sometimes profitable.
4. Use Live Betting
If the first 10 minutes show the away team dominating and creating chances, “Odd” (at least one goal) becomes more attractive live.
5. Don’t Chase Long Odds Blindly
“Odd” might look tempting because of bigger odds, but without stats it’s risky.
Always base your pick on team data, head-to-head, and form.
Quick Strategy Table
| Scenario | Best Choice |
|---|---|
| Away team rarely scores before HT | Even (0 likely) |
| Away team scores early often | Odd (1 likely) |
| Away team strong + Home team weak defense | Odd |
| Defensive or low-scoring match expected | Even |
Summary
- Half-Time Away Team Total Goals – Odd or Even = Predict whether the away team’s 1st-half goals will be odd or even.
- 0 goals counts as Even.
- Research away team’s scoring patterns + home team’s first-half defense.
- Use live stats to adjust bets.
Would you like me to make a simple formula to quickly decide between Odd or Even for any match (based on average first-half goals)?