What Does Half-Time Away Team To Score (Yes/No) Mean?
This betting market focuses on whether the away team will score a goal during the first half of a football match — before half-time (45 minutes + stoppage time).
You have two betting options:
- Yes → You’re betting that the away team will score at least one goal in the first half.
- No → You’re betting that the away team will NOT score any goal in the first half.
Example Explained
Let’s use a real example:
Match: Manchester United Vs Chelsea
Market: Half-Time Away Team To Score (Yes/No)
Here, Chelsea is the away team.
Option A: “Yes”
If you bet “Yes”, you’re predicting that Chelsea will score in the first half.
- Example outcome:
- Half-time score: Manchester United 0–1 Chelsea
- Or: Manchester United 1–1 Chelsea
- In both cases, Chelsea scored → Your bet wins.
- Losing example:
- Half-time score: Manchester United 1–0 Chelsea
- Chelsea didn’t score → Your bet loses.
Option B: “No”
If you bet “No”, you predict that Chelsea won’t score before half-time.
- Example outcome:
- Half-time score: Manchester United 1–0 Chelsea
- Half-time score: Manchester United 0–0 Chelsea
- Chelsea didn’t score → Your bet wins.
- Losing example:
- Half-time score: Manchester United 0–1 Chelsea
- Chelsea scored → Your bet loses.
Factors to Consider Before Betting
- Away Team’s Attack Strength
- Teams with strong forward lines (e.g., Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, or Liverpool) are more likely to score early, even away from home.
- Check if the away team usually starts aggressively or prefers slow buildup play.
- Home Team’s Defense
- Defensive-minded home teams (e.g., Atlético Madrid or Inter Milan) often keep clean sheets in first halves.
- Recent Form & Head-to-Head
- Look at how often the away team has scored in the first half of recent matches.
- Example: If Chelsea scored in the first half in 4 of their last 5 away games, betting “Yes” might have value.
- Injury & Lineup News
- If key attackers are missing, the likelihood of a first-half away goal drops.
- Playing Conditions
- Weather, pitch condition, or even travel fatigue can affect away scoring chances.
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Analyze Early Goal Patterns
- Check stats like “Away team first-half goals per match.” Teams with fast starters (e.g., PSG, Liverpool) are good picks for “Yes.”
Tip 2: Consider Defensive Home Sides
- Against teams like Burnley or Torino at home, “No” can be valuable since these teams often defend deep early.
Tip 3: Use Live Betting
- Watch the opening minutes. If the away team looks attacking and dominates possession, you can bet “Yes” live before half-time odds drop.
Tip 4: Check Competition Type
- Cup matches or derbies may have more cautious first halves → “No” is more likely.
- League matches with attacking teams → “Yes” might be better.
Tip 5: Combine Bets for Value
- You can combine “Half-Time Away Team To Score – Yes” with “Both Teams To Score (1st Half)” for higher odds if both teams attack.
Example Betting Scenario
Game: Arsenal Vs Liverpool
Market: Half-Time Away Team To Score – Yes @ 2.10
- Liverpool are strong offensively with Salah and Núñez in form.
- Arsenal have conceded in the first half in 4 of their last 5 home games.
Bet: YES looks valuable.
If Liverpool score by the 30th minute, your bet wins even if Arsenal equalize or win later.
Summary
| Option | Meaning | Example | Bet Wins If |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Away team scores before HT | Chelsea score before 45′ | Away team scores at least once |
| No | Away team fails to score before HT | Chelsea 0 goals before HT |