“1st Half – Team 1 to Win” is a bet on the home team’s victory in the first half or period of the match. It applies to all team sports where the game is divided into multiple time segments, such as halves, periods, or quarters.
How to use the “1st Half – Team 1 to Win” bet effectively
A conservative betting strategy suggests placing a “1st Half – Team 1 to Win” bet on matches with a clear favorite. In such games, strong teams often aim to secure the lead in the opening phase of the match to control the pace later on and conserve energy.
According to the classic approach, the stronger side tries to score one or more goals in the first 30 minutes, after which it shifts to a controlled style of play to maintain the advantage.
A riskier strategy involves selecting matches where the teams are roughly equal in strength. In these situations, the home team may rely on crowd support and early attacking pressure to take the lead.
For example, in the UEFA Euro qualifying play-offs (Path A semifinals), Georgia faced Hungary. The odds for the “1st Half – Team 1 to Win” bet were 4.28. Given the high stakes — qualification for the European Championship — it was likely that the home side would aim to secure a decisive advantage by scoring early goals in the first half.
Possible outcomes
When placing a “1st Half – Team 1 to Win” bet, there are three possible outcomes:
Win: if the home team leads by the end of the first half.
Loss: if the first half ends in a draw or if the away team is leading.
Refund: only occurs if the match is canceled or the result is annulled.
