Meaning of X/1 in Football Betting
X/1 is a Half Time/Full Time (HT/FT) bet.
It means:
- X (Draw) at Half Time
- 1 (Home win) at Full Time
So, you are betting that:
The match will be a draw at half-time, but the home team will win by the end of the game.
How the Bet Works
In Half Time/Full Time betting, you predict both:
- The result at half-time
- The result at full-time
There are 9 possible outcomes in this market:
1/1, 1/X, 1/2, X/1, X/X, X/2, 2/1, 2/X, and 2/2.
X/1 is one of them — and it’s often offered at good odds (e.g., 4.50 or higher) because you’re predicting two correct outcomes.
Example with a Real Team
Let’s take the match:
Arsenal vs Brentford
- You place a bet on X/1 (Draw/Arsenal win).
For your bet to win:
- At half-time, the score must be level (e.g., 0–0, 1–1).
- At full-time, Arsenal (the home team) must win (e.g., 2–1, 3–1, 1–0).
Winning scenario:
- HT: Arsenal 0–0 Brentford
- FT: Arsenal 2–1 Brentford
Result: X/1 — Bet wins.
Losing scenario:
- HT: Arsenal 1–0 Brentford
- FT: Arsenal 2–0 Brentford
Half-time was not a draw → Bet loses.
Betting Tips for X/1
- Look for Strong Home Teams
- Teams that often start slow but finish strong (e.g., Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid at home) are good candidates.
- Check Match Stats
- Teams that draw many first halves but win many matches overall are ideal.
- Example: “Team draws 60% of first halves but wins 70% of matches.”
- Avoid Unpredictable Matches
- Derbies or cup games can be too open or volatile.
- Combine with Data
- Use sites like SofaScore or FlashScore to check average half-time and full-time results.
- Live Betting Tip
- If the first 20–30 minutes are tight and odds rise for X/1, consider betting in-play — you can get better value.
Example Prediction Tip
Match: Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Analysis:
- Man United often start slow but dominate second halves at Old Trafford.
- Villa tends to sit back early but concede late goals.
Suggested HT/FT bet: X/1
Odds: around 4.75
Reasoning: United draw first half, win second half.
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