Player to Score in Both Halves – Explained (Football Sports Betting)
Meaning
“Player to score in both halves” is a player-specific goal market where you bet that a chosen player will score at least one goal in the first half and at least one goal in the second half of a single match.
It doesn’t matter how many total goals he scores — as long as he scores in each half, your bet wins.
If the player only scores in one half (either first or second), the bet loses.
Example: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Let’s use Erling Haaland as an example in a Premier League game:
- Fixture: Manchester City vs Everton
- Bet: Erling Haaland to score in both halves
- Odds: 5.50 (example)
Possible outcomes:
- Winning Example:
- 1st half: Haaland scores in the 25th minute (1–0)
- 2nd half: Haaland scores again in the 65th minute (2–0)
→ Bet wins, because he scored once in each half.
- Losing Example:
- Haaland scores two goals, but both in the 1st half (20’ and 38’).
→ Bet loses, because he didn’t score in the second half.
- Haaland scores two goals, but both in the 1st half (20’ and 38’).
- Losing Example:
- Haaland scores only one goal in the 80th minute.
→ Bet loses, because he didn’t score in the first half.
- Haaland scores only one goal in the 80th minute.
How It’s Settled
- The market is 90 minutes only (extra time and penalties don’t count).
- Own goals don’t count.
- The player must play in both halves (if substituted at halftime, your chances drop).
Betting Tips & Strategy
1. Choose consistent scorers
Look for players who score frequently and early, like:
- Erling Haaland (Man City)
- Kylian Mbappé (PSG)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
These players are involved throughout the game and take penalties — increasing the chance of scoring in both halves.
2. Check opponent quality
Back this market against weaker defenses.
Example: Haaland vs a bottom-half Premier League team like Luton Town or Sheffield United.
3. Form and fitness
Only bet when the player is in strong scoring form and likely to play the full 90 minutes.
4. Home advantage
Players tend to score more often at home due to attacking dominance and more goal opportunities.
5. Consider team tactics
If a team presses aggressively early (first half) and continues attacking late (second half), your player has better odds of scoring in both halves.
Example Betting Slip
| Match | Player | Market | Odds | Stake | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man City vs Everton | Erling Haaland | To score in both halves | 5.50 | $10 | Haaland scores 25’, 65’ → Win |
| Payout | $55.00 |
Summary
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Market | Player to score in both halves |
| Requirement | Player scores once in 1st half + once in 2nd half |
| Loses if | Player only scores in one half |
| Best for | Clinical strikers who play full games |
| Recommended players | Haaland, Mbappé, Salah, Kane, Lautaro Martínez |
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