The bet “2nd Half – Team 2 to Win” applies to all team sports in which a match is divided into two or more time segments. These include football (soccer), hockey, volleyball, American football, and others.
How to use the “2nd Half Team 2 to Win” bet effectively
A conservative strategy recommends placing the “2nd Half Team 2 to Win” bet on matches with a clear favorite. However, there is always a certain risk that the losing team will regroup in the second half and score a consolation goal — especially in football.
Therefore, it’s often better to use the “2nd Half Team 2 to Win” bet in sports where the match is divided into more than two segments — such as hockey, American football, volleyball, or beach volleyball.
In football, to minimize risk, it’s best to choose teams that are balanced both in attack and defense. For example, Atlético Madrid often fits this profile.
In the 6th round of La Liga, Atlético hosted Celta Vigo. After two consecutive goalless draws, Diego Simeone aimed to break the streak. It was highly likely that Atlético would secure the win in the second half, as the opposing defenders tired and made mistakes.
The odds for the bet “2nd Half Team 2 to Win” were 2.22.
It’s important to note that the bet is calculated only based on the score of the second half (or period), regardless of the full-time result.
Possible outcomes
When placing a “2nd Half Team 2 to Win” bet, there are three possible outcomes:
Win: if the away team scores more goals than the home team during the second half only.
Loss: if the away team fails to score or scores fewer goals than the home team in the second half.
Refund: if the match is canceled or its score annulled.
