The bet “2nd Half – Team 1 to Win” applies to all team sports in which a match is divided into two or three halves or periods.
How to play the “2nd Half Team 1 to Win” bet
Under a conservative strategy, this bet is best placed in Live mode when a strong favorite is confidently leading over an underdog. In such cases, the odds will be lower, but the likelihood of the weaker team overturning the game and outscoring the favorite in the second half is minimal, especially as fatigue sets in.
A riskier strategy involves placing the “2nd Half Team 1 to Win” bet in the pre-match line for games between roughly equal teams.
For example, in an FA Cup qualification match between Burnham and Witherleaf, the odds for “2nd Half Team 1 to Win” are 3.56. The away side is favored, likely to press their advantage early. However, Burnham might score a consolation goal in the second half. In their last six matches, they failed to score a second-half goal in only two cases.
Possible outcomes
When placing a “2nd Half Team 1 to Win” bet, there are three possible outcomes:
Win: if the home team wins the second half by any score.
Loss: if the home team loses the second half by any score or if it ends in a draw.
For this market, the score at the start of the second half is conditionally considered 0–0. Only goals, points, or pucks scored during the second half are counted. The final result of the second half is determined at the referee’s final whistle.
