Odd | 1st Half – Odd/Even in Football Sports Betting Explained
The “Odd | 1st Half – Odd/Even” betting market in football refers to predicting whether the total number of goals scored in the first half of a match will be an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) or an even number (0, 2, 4, etc.).
When you select “Odd | 1st Half”, you are betting that the combined total goals scored by both teams in the first half will be an odd number.
How It Works
- Market Name: 1st Half – Odd/Even
- Your Selection: Odd
- Winning Condition: The total goals scored in the first half = an odd number.
- Losing Condition: The total goals scored in the first half = an even number.
Example Match
Match: Manchester City vs Arsenal
Market: 1st Half – Odd/Even
Your Bet: Odd (1st Half)
Possible First-Half Scorelines:
| First Half Score | Total Goals | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1–0 | 1 (Odd) | Win |
| 2–1 | 3 (Odd) | Win |
| 0–0 | 0 (Even) | Lose |
| 1–1 | 2 (Even) | Lose |
| 2–0 | 2 (Even) | Lose |
| 3–0 | 3 (Odd) | Win |
You win if the total goals in the first half are 1, 3, 5, etc.
You lose if the total goals are 0, 2, 4, etc.
Example in Detail
Let’s say Manchester City play Arsenal:
- 1st half ends 1–0 (total = 1, odd) → You win.
- If it ends 2–0 or 1–1 (total = 2, even) → You lose.
So your focus is only on the number of goals in the first 45 minutes, not which team scores.
Typical Odds
- Odd (1st Half): 1.90 – 2.00
- Even (1st Half): 1.90 – 2.00
Odds are usually similar because both outcomes are statistically close to 50/50.
Betting Tips for “Odd | 1st Half – Odd/Even”
- Check Teams’ First-Half Scoring Trends
- Some teams start strong and score early (e.g., Manchester City, Real Madrid).
- Others are more defensive early on (e.g., Atlético Madrid).
- If both teams often score at least once in the first half, odd might be more likely.
- Avoid Low-Scoring Fixtures
- If both teams play cautiously or have strong defenses, there’s a higher chance of 0–0 or 1–1 at halftime (even total).
- Use Live Betting
- Watch the first 10 minutes. If both teams are attacking and creating chances, betting “Odd” in-play can offer better value.
- Combine with Other Bets
- You can include “Odd | 1st Half” in an accumulator for better overall odds.
- Review Historical Data
- Check how often each team’s first-half total goals end odd/even in previous matches.
Example Betting Scenario
Fixture: Liverpool vs Chelsea
Market: 1st Half – Odd/Even
Your Bet: Odd (1st Half) at 1.95 odds
Stake: ₦10,000
If first-half score = 2–1 (3 goals, odd)
You win ₦19,500 (₦9,500 profit).
If score = 1–1 (2 goals, even)
You lose your ₦10,000 stake.
Summary Table
| Market | Meaning | Winning Condition | Example Score (HT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half – Odd | Total 1st half goals odd | 1, 3, 5 goals | 2–1 | |
| 1st Half – Even | Total 1st half goals even | 0, 2, 4 goals | 1–1 |
Would you like me to explain the “Even | 1st Half – Odd/Even” side next (the opposite bet)?