This is an interesting bet in the goal market where the punter is required to predict which half of the match will have the most cumulative scores, in terms of goals by both teams being summed up. Basically, you are provided with three selections: you can place your wager on there being more goals in the first half; more goals in the second half; or a tie in the number of goals scored in both the first and second halves.

There may be some variations in this market, but it depends on your bookmaker. For instance, your online bookmaker may propose options like same goals, less goals, or more goals. In other cases, bookies can choose to provide punters with only two selections, such that all bets are refunded or cancelled in the event that there is a tie in the number of goals scored in the different periods.

If your bookie proposes three selections and you choose to place a bet on the Sunderland vs. Liverpool match, the odds for the three selections would be as follows:

• More goals in the first half with odds of 21/10;

• More goals in the second half with evens, or

• Tie in both periods with odds of 23/10.

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Half with most goals betting market example

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Based on the odds offered for the various options, it is obvious that the less winnings for the second selection are an indication that bookies perceive that more goals are scored in the second half. This could be a statistically true assumption in most games, but you can still get greater winnings by conducting some research before betting on the other options.

Basically, all bets are valid for matches that run for the full 90 minutes of regular time, including injuries. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs are, however, not included. All bets are void if the match is abandoned before any goal is scored, or if there is a tie in the number of goals for both periods. However, the bets are valid if the match is abandoned after at least one goal has been scored in the second half, with no goal in the first half, because the winner can be unconditionally determined.