Even | 1st Half – Odd/Even in Football Sports Betting Explained
Market meaning:
The “1st Half – Odd/Even” betting market lets you bet on whether the total number of goals scored in the first half of a football match will be odd or even.
When you select “Even | 1st Half”, you’re betting that the combined goals scored by both teams in the first half will be an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, etc.).
How it works (Example)
Let’s use a match example:
Match: Manchester City vs Chelsea
Your Bet: Even | 1st Half
Scenario 1:
- 1st half score = Manchester City 1 – 1 Chelsea
- Total goals in 1st half = 1 + 1 = 2 (Even)
You win the bet.
Scenario 2:
- 1st half score = Manchester City 2 – 1 Chelsea
- Total goals in 1st half = 2 + 1 = 3 (Odd) You lose the bet.
Scenario 3:
- 1st half score = Manchester City 0 – 0 Chelsea
- Total goals in 1st half = 0 (Even)
You win the bet.
Key Points
- Only first-half goals count. Second-half or extra-time goals don’t matter.
- “Even” wins if the total number of goals is 0, 2, 4, 6, etc.
- “Odd” wins if the total number of goals is 1, 3, 5, etc.
- The odds are usually close to even (around 1.90–2.00) because it’s a 50/50 market.
Betting Tips
- Study team styles:
Teams that start defensively or cautiously often produce Even (0 or 2) outcomes in the first half. - Look for low-scoring first halves:
Teams that tend to score late in games (like Atlético Madrid or Juventus) often result in Even (0) in the first half. - Avoid very attacking matchups:
Games between high-scoring teams can lead to Odd totals (like 1 or 3) early. - Use stats:
Check past 1st-half goal patterns — if both teams frequently end the first half with 0–0 or 1–1, “Even” is a strong option.
Example Tip
Bet: Even | 1st Half
Match: Inter Milan vs Torino
Reason: Both teams average under 1 goal in the first half and play defensively early on. High chance of 0–0 or 1–1 → Even likely.
Would you like me to also explain the “Odd | 1st Half” side of this market for comparison?