2nd Half – Away Team Total Goals Odd or Even in Football Betting Explained
The “2nd Half – Away Team Total Goals Odd or Even” bet focuses only on the goals scored by the away team during the second half of a football match.
You are not betting on the full match or on the home team’s performance — just whether the away team’s goals in the 2nd half will be odd (1, 3, 5, …) or even (0, 2, 4, …).
How It Works
- “Odd” means the away team scores 1, 3, 5… goals in the second half.
- “Even” means the away team scores 0, 2, 4… goals in the second half.
Only goals scored after halftime (from minute 46 to 90+, including stoppage time) count.
Example
Let’s use a Premier League match as an example:
Chelsea (Home) vs Arsenal (Away)
| Half | Goals Scored by Arsenal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 0 | No goal in the first half |
| 2nd Half | 2 | Arsenal scores twice in the second half |
Result: Arsenal’s total goals in 2nd half = 2 (Even)
So, if you bet on “Even”, your bet wins.
Another Example
Liverpool (Home) Vs Manchester United (Away)
| Half | Goals Scored by Man Utd | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 1 | Scored once before halftime |
| 2nd Half | 1 | Scored once after halftime |
Result: 2nd half away goals = 1 (Odd)
If you bet on “Odd”, you win.
If you bet on “Even”, you lose.
Betting Tips
- Analyze Away Team Form in Second Halves:
Some teams (like Real Madrid or Arsenal) often perform better after halftime — they adjust tactics and attack more aggressively. Check team stats on 2nd-half goals before betting. - Check Substitution Patterns:
If a team often brings on strong attackers in the second half (like Darwin Núñez or Garnacho), the chance of scoring late goals increases — favoring Odd outcomes. - Match Situation Matters:
- If the away team leads 2–0 at halftime, they might defend more, making Even (0) more likely.
- If they’re losing, they’ll push hard to score — Odd (1 or 3) could be more likely.
- Weather & Pitch Conditions:
Fatigue or poor pitch can reduce second-half goals — low-scoring halves often result in Even (0). - Combine with Live Betting:
Watch the game. If the away team looks sharp but unlucky in the first half, betting on an Odd outcome for 2nd half goals might offer good value.
Example Betting Slip
- Market: 2nd Half – Away Team Total Goals (Odd/Even)
- Match: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
- Pick: Borussia Dortmund – Odd
- Odds: 2.05
- Stake: ₦5,000
- If Dortmund scores 1 or 3 in the 2nd half → You win ₦10,250
Summary Table
| Outcome | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Odd | Away team scores 1, 3, 5… in 2nd half | 1–0, 3–1 |
| Even | Away team scores 0, 2, 4… in 2nd half | 0–0, 2–1 |