Meaning of “1 or Less and 1 or Less – No” (Total Goals 1st + 2nd Half)
This market predicts:
The match will NOT have 1 goal or less in the 1st half AND 1 goal or less in the 2nd half.
In simple terms:
You are betting that at least one half will have 2 goals or more.
What Must Happen for This Bet to WIN
Your bet wins if:
Either the 1st half OR the 2nd half finishes with 2+ goals
Or
Both halves finish with 2+ goals
Any of these score patterns win:
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ goals | 0–1 goal | Win |
| 0–1 goal | 2+ goals | Win |
| 2+ goals | 2+ goals | Win |
When Does This Bet Lose?
You lose only if:
Both halves finish with 1 goal or less.
Examples of losing patterns:
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 0 goals | 0 goals | Lose |
| 0 goals | 1 goal | Lose |
| 1 goal | 1 goal | Lose |
| 1 goal | 0 goal | Lose |
Example Using Manchester City vs Wolves
Example 1 — Bet WINS
Half-time: Man City 2–0 Wolves → (2 goals)
Full-time: Man City 2–1 Wolves → 2nd half (1 goal)
- 1st Half = 2 goals (more than 1)
- 2nd Half = 1 goal
Since the 1st half has 2+ goals, the bet wins.
Example 2 — Bet WINS
Half-time: 0–1
Full-time: 2–3 (4 goals in 2nd half)
- 1st Half = 1 goal
- 2nd Half = 4 goals
One half has 2+ goals, so WIN.
Example 3 — Bet LOSES
Half-time: 1–0
Full-time: 1–1 (0 goals in 2nd half)
- 1st Half = 1 goal
- 2nd Half = 0 goals
Both halves are 1 goal or less
Lose
Example 4 — Bet LOSES
Half-time: 0–0
Full-time: 1–0
- 1st Half = 0
- 2nd Half = 1
No half reached 2 goals
Lose
Summary (Very Simple)
You win if ANY HALF has 2 goals or more
You lose if BOTH halves have 1 goal or less
Betting Tips
Pick Teams That Score Heavily in One Half
Teams like:
- Manchester City
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
Often explode in one half even if the other is quiet.
Look for Matches With Strong Attacking vs Weak Defending
Example:
- PSG vs a bottom-table Ligue 1 side
- Arsenal vs Sheffield United
These games usually produce at least one half with many goals.
Avoid Matches Between Two Very Defensive Teams
Low-scoring teams like:
- Wolves
- Crystal Palace
- Getafe
- Torino
These may have 0–1 goal in both halves → high risk.
Check Recent “Goals by Half” Stats
You want teams that frequently have:
- 2nd-half goal bursts
- or 1st-half fast starts
Good Market for Live Betting
If first 15–20 minutes look open, this market becomes safer.