Today's Win Either Halves predictions and tips

In football betting, not every wager needs to be on the outright winner of the match. One interesting option that gives you more flexibility is the Win Either Halves market.

This type of bet focuses on whether a team can outscore their opponent in at least one half of the game, rather than winning the full 90 minutes. Understanding how this works can open new betting strategies, so let’s have a look in detail.

What Does 'Win Either Halves' Mean?

The Win Either Halves bet means that your selected team only needs to win one half of the match. This is different from a traditional match-winner bet, where the team must win overall after 90 minutes. Even if the team loses the full game, your bet can still win if they manage to outscore the opponent in either the first half or the second half. For example:

• If Barcelona lose 3-2 to Real Madrid, but Barcelona scored 2 goals in the first half while Madrid scored 1, Barcelona won the first half. A Win Either Halves bet on Barcelona would still win, despite the overall loss.

• If Sevilla loses 2-0 in the first half but draws 0-0 in the second half, they didn’t win any half. Your bet would lose.

How to Bet on 'Win Either Halves'?

Placing this bet is straightforward, but a little detail helps you avoid common mistakes. So let’s have a look:

1. Find the right market name: Different books label this market slightly differently. Look for any of the following under Match Markets, Specials, or Halves:

   1. Team to Win Either Half (Yes/No)

   2. Win Either Half – [Team]

   3. [Team] to Win at Least One Half

2. Select your match: Open the fixture you want to bet on (e.g., Atlético Madrid vs Valencia). Navigate to All Markets - Halves/Specials - Team to Win Either Half.

3. Choose your side and option: You’ll usually see it shown as Yes/No for each team. Example: Atletico Madrid - Win Either Half: Yes @1.62 | No @2.20. Pick Yes if you think Atletico will outscore Valencia in at least one half.

4. Enter your stake: Enter the desired amount you would like to bet on.

5. How the bet is settled: The bookmaker compares goals within each half separately (45 minutes + stoppage time for that half). If your team wins the 1st half (e.g., 1-0 at HT) or wins the 2nd half (e.g., 1-0 across minutes 46–90+), your bet wins.

Win Either Halves Tips

If you want to improve your betting in this market, here are some practical Win Either Halves tips:

• Study Team Trends: Look at whether a team usually starts strong or finishes strong. For example, Villarreal often attacks early at home.

• Use In-Play Betting: Watch the game live. If you see a team dominating but not leading, you can bet on them to win the next half.

• Look for Strong Offences, Weak Defences: Matches involving teams like Real Sociedad often see goals in one half at least.

• Avoid Low-Scoring Teams: If two defensive teams play (e.g., Getafe vs Cadiz), this market is riskier because neither may win a half.

• Combine with Other Bets: Combine your Win Either Halves bet with Over/Under goals to boost the odds and get more value from your wager.