The “Half-Time Home Team to Score – Yes/No” betting market focuses on whether the home team will score a goal during the first half of a football match — before the referee blows the whistle for half-time.
It’s a binary (Yes/No) market:
- Yes — You are betting that the home team will score at least one goal in the first half.
- No — You are betting that the home team will NOT score any goal in the first half.
How It Works (with Example)
Let’s take a real-life example:
Match: Manchester City Vs Brighton
Betting Market: Half-Time Home Team to Score – Yes/No
Example 1 – Bet on “YES”
You place a bet on “Yes” — meaning you believe Manchester City (home) will score before half-time.
- Result at Half-Time: Manchester City 1–0 Brighton
Your bet wins because Manchester City scored in the first half. - Result at Half-Time: Manchester City 0–0 Brighton
Your bet loses because they didn’t score before half-time.
Example 2 – Bet on “NO”
You place a bet on “No” — meaning you believe the home team won’t score in the first half.
- Result at Half-Time: Manchester City 0–0 Brighton
Your bet wins, because no goal was scored by City before half-time. - Result at Half-Time: Manchester City 1–0 Brighton
Your bet loses, because City scored in the first half.
Key Things to Know
- The away team’s goals don’t matter — only the home team’s performance before half-time counts.
- Goals scored after half-time (second half or injury time after 45 minutes) don’t count.
- The bet is settled at half-time, so you don’t have to wait until the end of the match.
Example with Another Team
Match: Barcelona Vs Sevilla
You bet “Half-Time Home Team to Score – Yes”
- Barcelona scores in the 28th minute → Bet Wins
- Barcelona fails to score → Bet Loses
It doesn’t matter if Barcelona wins 3–0 at full time — your bet only depends on the first 45 minutes.
Betting Tips
- Analyze Home Team’s First-Half Performance
- Check if the home team usually scores early.
- Example: Manchester City or Real Madrid often score in the first half at home.
- Look at the Opponent’s Defense
- Teams with weak defenses (e.g., Luton Town, Sheffield United) often concede early goals away from home.
- Use Recent Form & Stats
- Research: “First-Half Goals Scored” and “Home Goals per Half” stats.
- If a team averages 1.2 goals in the first half at home, “Yes” could be valuable.
- Weather & Match Conditions
- Rainy or windy weather can affect attacking play — consider that before betting “Yes.”
- Team News Matters
- If key attackers (like Haaland or Mbappé) are out, betting on “No” might be smarter.
- Live Betting Opportunity
- If the home team starts aggressively in the first 10–15 minutes, in-play odds for “Yes” may still offer value.
Example Betting Scenario
Fixture: Liverpool Vs Aston Villa
Market: Half-Time Home Team to Score – Yes @ 1.70 | No @ 2.10
- Liverpool’s last 5 home games: Scored in the first half in 4 out of 5 matches.
- Aston Villa conceded 3 first-half goals in their last 3 away matches.
Smart Pick: “YES” — Liverpool to score before half-time.
Summary Table
| Market Option | Meaning | Wins If | Example Result (HT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Home team scores in 1st half | Home team gets ≥1 goal before HT | 1–0, 2–1 |
| No | Home team doesn’t score in 1st half | Home team fails to score before HT | 0–0, 0–1 |
Final Betting Tip
Focus on teams strong at home and fast starters — like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, or PSG. They often score before half-time, making the “Yes” option profitable.
For defensive matchups or underperforming home sides, “No” offers better value.