Second Half Stats
Second half goals and result hit rates for every team this season. Switch between over 0.5 and over 1.5 second half goals, check which teams win the second half most consistently, and see which leagues produce the most goals after the break.
Over 0.5 Goals SH
| Team | Opp Hit Rate | Odds | |||||
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Current season · Domestic leagues · Minimum 6 matches played · Shows teams with an upcoming fixture
Second half goals markets settle on goals scored from the restart through to the final whistle, including injury time. Goals scored in the second period of extra time in knockout fixtures do not count toward 90-minute second half markets. The half-time scoreline does not affect settlement: a match that is 0-0 at the break and finishes 2-0 settles as over 1.5 second half goals.
Second halves produce more goals than first halves on average across almost every major league. The reasons are structural: teams chasing results open up after the break, substitutions change the shape of both sides, and defensive concentration tends to drop as the match progresses. This makes the second half over 0.5 market hit at a consistently higher rate than the first half equivalent, which is reflected in the shorter odds bookmakers offer on it.
The over 1.5 second half line is more discriminating and where team-level data becomes more relevant. Sides with high second half scoring rates combined with opponents that concede frequently after the break is the clearest setup for this market. The first half stats page shows the same data for the opening period, allowing direct comparison of how a team distributes their scoring across the match.
Find first and second half fixtures with Fixture Scout
Set conditions on halftime goals, which team won a specific half, or whether both halves produced goals. Combine with league and date filters to find qualifying upcoming fixtures.
Highest Second Half Goal Averages by League
Current season only, minimum 40 matches. Leagues ranked by average second half goals per match. Second half scoring rates are consistently higher than first half across most competitions, but the gap varies significantly by league.
| League | Avg 2nd Half Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Super LeagueChina · 26 | 1.78 |
| 2 |  Major League SoccerUnited States · 26 | 1.78 |
| 3 |  AllsvenskanSweden · 26 | 1.74 |
| 4 |  EliteserienNorway · 26 | 1.47 |
| 5 |  La Liga 2Spain · 25/26 | 1.46 |
| 6 |  Admiral BundesligaAustria · 25/26 | 1.44 |
| 7 |  Serie ABrazil · 26 | 1.44 |
| 8 |  V-LeagueVietnam · 25/26 | 1.40 |
| 9 |  VeikkausliigaFinland · 26 | 1.39 |
| 10 |  Brasileiro WomenBrazil · 26 | 1.37 |
| 11 |  K League 1South Korea · 26 | 1.31 |
| 12 |  Primera DivisionUruguay · 26 | 1.29 |
| 13 |  Serie BBrazil · 26 | 1.28 |
| 14 |  Botola ProMorocco · 25/26 | 1.19 |
| 15 |  Liga Profesional de FútbolArgentina · 26 | 1.16 |
Current season · Domestic leagues only · Minimum 40 matches played
Won Second Half
| Team | Opp Hit Rate | Odds | |||||
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Current season · Domestic leagues · Minimum 6 matches played · Shows teams with an upcoming fixture
Second Half Markets
Second half markets are available on most major fixtures but vary in depth by bookmaker. The most commonly offered are second half over/under goals and the second half result 1x2. Some operators also offer second half Asian handicap and second half BTTS on top-division fixtures. In-play availability is generally broader than pre-match for second half markets, since the half-time scoreline is known and prices can be set more accurately.
Second half result markets are particularly relevant for teams that are known to respond strongly to going behind or that tend to manage leads conservatively once ahead. A team with a high second half win rate but a modest full-time win rate may be regularly coming from behind or winning matches that are draw at the break. Cross-referencing the second half result data with the first half result data on the first half stats page gives a clearer picture of where within the match a team tends to be dominant.
Second half markets are also a common vehicle for in-play betting after a low-scoring first half. A match that is 0-0 at half time has all of its full-time over 2.5 goals probability concentrated in the second half. The second half over 1.5 goals market in that scenario prices similarly to a full-time over 2.5 market pre-match, but with 45 minutes less uncertainty about the first half result. Teams with consistently high second half scoring rates are most relevant for this type of position.
The fixture scout lets you filter upcoming fixtures by first and second half goal conditions alongside live odds and date range. Use it to find fixtures where both sides have consistent half-specific scoring patterns that line up with available markets.
Second Half Stats FAQ
Are more goals scored in the second half than the first?
Yes, in nearly every major league. Second halves average more goals than first halves because teams chasing results open up after the break, substitutions change tactical shape, and defensive concentration drops as the match progresses. The top leagues table on this page ranks competitions by average second half goals per match this season.
What does over 1.5 second half goals mean?
It means there must be two or more goals scored after the half-time break, between the restart and the final whistle including injury time. The half-time scoreline does not affect settlement. A 0-0 match that finishes 2-1 settles as over 1.5 second half goals.
Do extra time goals count for second half markets?
No. Goals scored in the second period of extra time in knockout fixtures do not count toward 90-minute second half markets. Settlement is based on the regulation second half plus injury time only.
How is the second half hit rate calculated?
It is the percentage of a team's domestic league matches this season where the second half met the condition. For over 0.5 second half goals, it is the number of matches with at least one goal scored after half time, divided by total matches played. Updates daily as new results come in.
What is the second half result market?
The second half result is a 1x2 market settled on goals scored after the break only. Half-time scoreline and the rest of the match do not matter. A team can lose 2-1 overall but still win the second half result if they outscored their opponent after the break.
Why are second half markets popular for in-play betting?
Once half time arrives, the half-time scoreline is known, which removes a large source of uncertainty from goal markets. A 0-0 match at the break concentrates all of the full-time over 2.5 goals probability into the second half, often making the second half over 1.5 line a sharper price than the equivalent full-time market was pre-match.