What “Team 1 To Win At Least One Half: Yes” Means
This bet means:
Team 1 must win either the first half OR the second half—even if they don’t win the whole match.
- You are not betting on the full-time result.
- Your focus is only on who scores more goals in one of the two halves.
As long as Team 1 scores more goals in at least one half, your bet wins.
How It Works (Easy Example)
Let’s use Manchester City as Team 1 vs Brighton as Team 2.
Example 1 — Bet Wins
Full-time score: Man City 2 – 2 Brighton
Breakdown:
- First half: Man City 1 – 0 Brighton
- Second half: Man City 1 – 2 Brighton
Manchester City won the first half, so:
Your bet “Team 1 To Win At Least One Half: Yes” wins
Even though the match ended 2–2 draw.
Example 2 — Bet Wins
Full-time score: Man City 1 – 3 Brighton
Breakdown:
- First half: Man City 1 – 0 Brighton
- Second half: Man City 0 – 3 Brighton
Man City wins the first half, even though they lose the match.
Bet wins again
Example 3 — Bet Loses
Full-time score: Man City 0 – 0 Brighton
Breakdown:
- First half: 0–0
- Second half: 0–0
Man City didn’t win any half.
Bet loses
Another Team Example
Let’s take Real Madrid vs Getafe
Full-time score: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Getafe
Breakdown:
- First half: Real Madrid 0–1 Getafe
- Second half: Real Madrid 1–0 Getafe
Real Madrid wins the second half, so:
Bet wins
When This Bet Is Valuable
This market is good when:
Team 1 is strong but may concede goals
Example:
- Liverpool
- Bayern Munich
- PSG
These teams score in bursts.
Team 1 often starts strong or ends strong
Look at:
- First-half performance
- Second-half performance
- Home advantage
Team 1 is a heavy favorite but odds on full-time win are too low
This market gives you more value.
When You Should Avoid This Bet
Don’t choose this if:
- Team 1 struggles in attack
- Team 1 plays defensively
- It’s a derby with unpredictable performance
- Key attackers are missing
Betting Tips (Practical & Safe)
Tip 1: Check Team 1 goal-scoring pattern
Use recent matches:
- Do they score early?
- Do they score late?
Tip 2: Home advantage matters
Strong home teams often win at least one half.
Tip 3: Avoid betting on low-scoring teams
E.g.,
- Getafe
- Burnley
- Sheffield United
These teams often have long spells without goals.
Tip 4: Combine with in-play betting
If Team 1 looks sharp early, you can still take this bet live.
Quick Summary
- You only need Team 1 to win one half.
- They can lose the full match and still make your bet a winner.
- Good for strong attacking teams.
- Avoid when Team 1 is defensive or unpredictable.