What “1/1” Means in Football Betting
“1/1” is a Halftime/Fulltime (HT/FT) betting option.
It predicts the result at halftime and at fulltime of a football match.
- The first number (1) = Result at halftime
- The second number (1) = Result at fulltime
In this case:
1/1means the Home team must be leading at halftime and also win the match at fulltime.
If both conditions happen, your bet wins.
Example
Let’s use a real example:
Match:
Manchester City vs. Everton
- “1/1” means:
- Manchester City (Home) must be winning at halftime, and
- Manchester City must also win the match at fulltime.
Example of Winning Result:
- Halftime: Manchester City 2–0 Everton
- Fulltime: Manchester City 3–1 Everton
Result: “1/1” wins because City led at halftime and won at fulltime.
Example of Losing Result:
- Halftime: 1–1
- Fulltime: 2–1
“1/1loses because the home team was not leading at halftime.
Odds and Payout
“1/1” bets usually have higher odds than just picking “Home Win (1)” because you’re predicting two outcomes (half and full time) correctly.
Example of odds:
- Home Win (1): 1.40
- 1/1 (HT/FT): 2.10 or 2.30
This makes it a riskier but more rewarding option.
Betting Tips for 1/1
- Pick Strong Home Teams
Choose teams that start fast and dominate early — like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, or Real Madrid. - Check First-Half Stats
Look at how often the team leads at halftime in recent matches. - Avoid Unpredictable Matches
Skip derbies or games between closely matched teams — they’re often tighter at halftime. - Use in Accumulators (Combos)
Adding a 1/1 to an accumulator can boost total odds significantly. - Watch Out for Fatigue or Rotation
If the home team rests key players or plays midweek in Europe, they might start slower.
Example of a Good Betting Situation
Match: Real Madrid vs. Almería
- Real Madrid: Strong at home, high first-half scoring rate
- Almería: Weak away, often concedes early
Betting “1/1” makes sense.
Possible result: HT 2–0, FT 3–0
Risk Example
Match: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Two strong teams — game might be tight early.
Could be HT 0–0, FT 2–1.
“1/1” loses even though the home team wins.
Summary Table
| Bet | Meaning | To Win | Example Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | Home leads at HT & wins FT | Home team leads both halves | HT 2–0, FT 3–1 |
| 1/X | Home leads at HT, draw FT | Home leads early but match ends level | HT 1–0, FT 1–1 |
| 1/2 | Home leads at HT, away wins FT | Home collapses in 2nd half | HT 1–0, FT 1–2 |
Would you like me to explain “X/1”, “2/2”, or other HT/FT betting options next for comparison?