What Does Away Team to Win Either Half Mean?
This bet wins if the away team outscores the home team in either the 1st half OR the 2nd half of the match.
- It does not matter what the final score is.
- You only need the away team to win one half of the match.
- If both halves are drawn OR the home team wins both halves → your bet loses.
Examples with Club Teams
Example 1:
Match: Manchester United (Home) vs Chelsea (Away)
- Final Score: Man Utd 1–2 Chelsea
- 1st Half: 1–0 to Man Utd (Home wins 1st half)
- 2nd Half: 0–2 to Chelsea (Away wins 2nd half)
Bet Outcome: WIN (Chelsea won the 2nd half).
Example 2:
Match: Real Madrid (Home) vs Barcelona (Away)
- Final Score: Real Madrid 2–2 Barcelona
- 1st Half: 2–1 to Real Madrid (Home wins 1st half)
- 2nd Half: 0–1 to Barcelona (Away wins 2nd half)
Bet Outcome: WIN (Barcelona won the 2nd half).
Example 3:
Match: Arsenal (Home) vs Aston Villa (Away)
- Final Score: Arsenal 3–0 Aston Villa
- 1st Half: 2–0 to Arsenal
- 2nd Half: 1–0 to Arsenal
Bet Outcome: LOSE (Aston Villa didn’t win either half).
Key Points
- The overall result doesn’t matter; only halves count.
- Even if the away team loses the match, you can still win this bet if they win one half.
- Safer than “Away Team to Win the Match” because you have two chances (first half or second half).
Betting Tips
- Look for strong attacking away teams
– Clubs like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, or Barcelona often create chances in both halves, giving higher chances of winning at least one half. - Focus on away underdogs with scoring power
– Teams like Brighton, Atalanta, or Villarreal may not always win matches, but they can snatch a half. - Check 2nd-half performance stats
– Some away teams start slow but finish strong. If data shows they score late goals, this bet has value. - Avoid very defensive away teams
– If a team is likely to “park the bus,” they might not win any half. - Use in live betting
– If the away team is trailing at half-time, odds improve for them to win the 2nd half.
Example Betting Strategy:
If Chelsea is away at West Ham and known for strong 2nd halves, “Chelsea to win either half” is safer than backing them to win the full match.
Would you like me to also compare this bet with “Away Team to Win the Match” so you can see why many bettors use it as a safer alternative?