What “1X2 from 1–40 minutes” Means
In football betting:
- 1 = Home team to be ahead.
- X = Draw (scores level).
- 2 = Away team to be ahead.
When you see “from 1 to 40 minutes”, it’s a time-specific 1X2 bet.
You’re predicting which side will be winning (or if it’s a draw) by the 40th minute, not full time.
It’s essentially a first-half 1X2 bet with a cut-off at 40 minutes rather than 45 minutes. Some bookies do this to give slightly more attractive odds or to reduce the chance of a late first-half goal affecting the bet.
How It Works Step-by-Step
- You place your bet before the match (or live, early in the match).
- The outcome of your bet is determined at the 40th minute mark.
- All goals scored after the 40th minute do not affect your bet.
Example options:
- 1: Home team is winning at 40 minutes.
- X: Draw at 40 minutes.
- 2: Away team is winning at 40 minutes.
Team-Based Example
Let’s take a real match scenario:
Arsenal (Home) vs. Everton (Away)
First-half stats from past games:
- Arsenal score early and often at home.
- Everton concede frequently in the first 30–40 minutes.
Betting Options:
- 1 (Arsenal ahead at 40’): If Arsenal are 1–0 or 2–0 by 40 minutes, your bet wins.
- X (Draw at 40’): If it’s 0–0 or 1–1 by 40 minutes, you win.
- 2 (Everton ahead at 40’): If Everton are 0–1 or 1–2 up by 40 minutes, you win.
Score example:
- At 40’: Arsenal 1–0 Everton (Your “1” bet wins).
- At 40’: Arsenal 0–0 Everton (Your “X” bet wins).
- At 40’: Arsenal 0–1 Everton (Your “2” bet wins).
If Arsenal score in the 43rd minute to make it 1–0 but it was 0–0 at 40 minutes, and you had bet “1”, you lose — because only the score at 40 minutes matters.
Why Bookies Offer This Market
- Early goals are common in some leagues.
- Punters want more “quick” outcomes rather than waiting until halftime/full-time.
Betting Tips for 1X2 (1–40 Minutes)
- Study First-Half Trends
- Look at how teams start games.
- Some teams (like Manchester City or Bayern) often lead before halftime at home.
- League Matters
- In leagues like the Bundesliga or Eredivisie, early goals are common.
- In Serie A, first halves can be tighter and more likely to end 0–0.
- Team News & Motivation
- If the away team is defensive or resting players, home may lead early.
- If both teams are cautious, “X” (draw) can have good value.
- Use In-Play If Possible
- Watch the first 5–10 minutes. If one side dominates but hasn’t scored yet, “1” or “2” at 1–40 minutes can have better odds.
- Don’t Chase Odds Alone
- “2” (away ahead) often has high odds but lower probability — only pick it if stats support it.
Quick Tip Table:
| Bet Type | When to Use | Example Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Home ahead at 40’) | Strong attacking home side vs weak away side | Liverpool vs. Sheffield United |
| X (Draw at 40’) | Defensive or evenly matched teams | Atletico Madrid vs. Inter |
| 2 (Away ahead at 40’) | Strong away team vs weak home team | Real Madrid at Alavés |
Would you like me to make a visual cheat sheet/table for all the 1X2 early-minute markets (1–15, 1–20, 1–30, 1–40) so you can quickly compare them? (This is useful if you’re planning multiple bets.)