What is 1st Half Over/Under Betting?
This market focuses only on the number of goals scored in the first half (0–45 minutes + added time).
- Over X.5 1st Half → You’re betting there will be more than X goals in the first half.
- Under X.5 1st Half → You’re betting there will be fewer than X goals in the first half.
The most common lines are Over/Under 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5 (1st Half only).
Examples with Club Teams
Example 1: Liverpool vs Manchester City
- Market: 1st Half Over 1.5 goals
- If the first half ends Liverpool 1–1 Man City, bet wins (2 goals).
- If the first half ends Liverpool 1–0 Man City, bet loses (only 1 goal).
Example 2: Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad
- Market: 1st Half Under 0.5 goals
- If the first half ends 0–0, bet wins.
- If the first half ends 1–0 or 0–1, bet loses.
Example 3: PSG vs Lyon
- Market: 1st Half Over 0.5 goals
- If the first half ends PSG 1–0 Lyon, bet wins (at least 1 goal).
- If the first half ends 0–0, bet loses.
Betting Tips for 1st Half Over/Under
- Check team scoring patterns
- Teams like Man City, Bayern Munich, PSG often start aggressively → good for Over 1st Half bets.
- Teams like Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan are more defensive in the first half → better for Under 1st Half.
- Look at head-to-head stats
- Some rivalries (e.g., Liverpool vs Man City) tend to have early goals.
- Others (e.g., Atletico vs Sevilla) often start cautiously.
- Consider line-ups & motivation
- If a strong striker is benched, early goals may be fewer → good for Under.
- In knockout games, teams may push early for a lead → good for Over.
- Weather & pitch conditions
- Heavy rain or bad pitch = slower first half = more chance of Under.
- Live betting strategy
- If first 15 minutes show high pressure, you can take Over 0.5 goals (1st half) in-play at better odds.
Quick Tip:
- Use Over 0.5 (1st Half) in matches with attacking clubs (e.g., Liverpool, Man City, PSG).
- Use Under 1.5 (1st Half) in tactical/defensive matches (e.g., Atletico, Juventus, Inter).
Would you like me to also create a chart of teams with the highest 1st-half goals vs those with the lowest, so you know which clubs are best for Over/Under 1st Half betting?