let’s break down “Both Halves Over 1.5 Goals” in football betting with full details, examples from real football teams, and betting tips.
What Does “Both Halves Over 1.5 Goals” Mean?
This market means you are betting that:
- At least 2 goals will be scored in the 1st half (Over 1.5 goals in 1st half).
- At least 2 goals will be scored in the 2nd half (Over 1.5 goals in 2nd half).
Both conditions must happen for your bet to win. If either half has less than 2 goals, the bet loses.
Examples with Real Teams
Example 1: Manchester City vs Leeds United
- 1st Half score: Man City 2 – 1 Leeds ( 3 goals, over 1.5 goals in 1st half).
- 2nd Half score: Man City 2 – 1 Leeds ( 3 goals, over 1.5 goals in 2nd half).
- Bet wins (both halves had 2+ goals).
Example 2: PSG vs Lyon
- 1st Half score: PSG 1 – 1 Lyon ( 2 goals, over 1.5 goals).
- 2nd Half score: PSG 1 – 0 Lyon (only 1 goal, not over 1.5).
- Bet loses.
Teams & Leagues Where This Market Works Best
- High-scoring teams:
- Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid.
- Leagues with goals:
- Bundesliga (Germany), Eredivisie (Netherlands), Serie A (Italy), some Premier League matches.
These teams often score early and continue to attack throughout the game.
Betting Tips for “Both Halves Over 1.5 Goals”
- Check Team Stats
- Look at average goals scored in 1st half & 2nd half.
- Example: Bayern Munich average 2+ goals in both halves in many Bundesliga games.
- Target Mismatches
- Strong attacking team vs weak defensive team.
- Example: PSG vs mid-table Ligue 1 side.
- Cup Matches / Knockout Games
- These often produce more goals because teams play aggressively.
- Avoid Tight Defensive Games
- Matches like Atletico Madrid vs Getafe are usually low-scoring.
- Consider In-Play Betting
- If 2+ goals happen in the 1st half quickly, you can bet live for the 2nd half to also go over 1.5.
Key Note
- This market has high odds (usually between 3.50 – 7.00) because it’s difficult to achieve.
- Best for value betting, not for safe daily betting.
Do you want me to also make you a visual chart showing possible half-time and full-time scores where this bet wins or loses? That way you can easily remember the scenarios.