Football Over 0.5 Goals HT: Daily Match Updates & Professional Betting Analysis
Football betting has seen a dramatic shift with the rise of micro-markets, and "Over 0.5 Goals HT" (Half-Time) is one such market that draws both amateur and professional bettors. The goal is simple: Will there be at least one goal scored in the first half? With its straightforward nature and competitive odds, this market presents unique opportunities for sharp analysis and daily profits.
Over 0.5 Goals HT predictions for 2025-08-29
Argentina
Primera B Metropolitana Clausura
- 18:30 Dock Sud vs Excursionistas -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 67.30%Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Sacachispas FC vs Brown de Adrogue -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 92.70%Odd: Make Bet
Australia
Northern Territory NPL
- 09:00 Garuda FC vs Mindil Aces -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 89.50%Odd: 1.17 Make Bet
- 11:00 Port Darwin vs Hellenic Athletic -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 79.30%Odd: 1.20 Make Bet
Belarus
1. Division
- 14:00 BATE II vs ABFF U19 -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 67.40%Odd: Make Bet
Premier League
- 15:30 FK Gomel vs FC Minsk -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 69.20%Odd: 1.48 Make Bet
- 13:30 Naftan Novopolotsk vs Isloch -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 82.20%Odd: Make Bet
- 17:30 Vitebsk vs FC Molodechno -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 71.20%Odd: Make Bet
Brazil
Serie B
- 00:35 Remo vs Criciuma -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 70.90%Odd: 1.67 Make Bet
Chile
Primera B
- 19:00 Magallanes vs Union San Felipe -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 72.10%Odd: 1.50 Make Bet
Primera Division
- 23:00 Union La Calera vs Palestino -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 62.10%Odd: 1.48 Make Bet
China
Super League
- 11:00 Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Henan Songshan Longmen FC -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 65.40%Odd: 1.30 Make Bet
Estonia
Meistriliiga
- 16:30 FCI Levadia vs Narva Trans -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 83.60%Odd: 1.29 Make Bet
Fiji
National Football League
- 06:00 Lautoka FC vs Ba FC -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 77.90%Odd: Make Bet
Finland
Ykkosliiga
- 15:30 JäPS vs EIF -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 63.20%Odd: 1.22 Make Bet
- 15:30 PK-35 vs JIPPO -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 67.10%Odd: 1.33 Make Bet
Georgia
Erovnuli Liga
- 17:00 Dinamo Batumi vs Torpedo Kutaisi -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 78.90%Odd: 1.43 Make Bet
- 15:00 Dinamo Tbilisi vs FC Gareji Sagarejo -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 68.70%Odd: 1.33 Make Bet
- 16:00 Samgurali Tskh vs FC Iberia 1999 -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 63.60%Odd: 1.48 Make Bet
Iceland
1. Deild
- 18:00 Fjoelnir vs Throttur Reykjavik -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 72.90%Odd: 1.18 Make Bet
- 19:15 HK Kopavogur vs Fylkir -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 94.10%Odd: 1.25 Make Bet
- 18:00 IR Reykjavik vs Keflavik IF -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 83.70%Odd: 1.25 Make Bet
- 18:00 Njardvik vs Leiknir Reykjavik -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 83.60%Odd: 1.22 Make Bet
Kazakhstan
1. Division
- 12:00 FC Shakhtyor Karagandy vs Altay -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 85.20%Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Irtysh Pavlodar vs Taraz -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 83.10%Odd: Make Bet
Latvia
Virsliga
- 17:00 Grobina vs JFC Jelgava -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 69.20%Odd: Make Bet
- 14:30 Metta/Lu vs FK Liepaja -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 80.30%Odd: Make Bet
Lithuania
1 Lyga
- 15:00 Babrungas vs FK Tauras Taurage -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 63.00%Odd: Make Bet
- 16:00 FA Siauliai B vs FK Kauno Zalgiris B -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 86.70%Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 FK Panevezys II vs Hegelmann II -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 84.10%Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 Nevezis vs Be1 NFA -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 81.70%Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 Zalgiris Vilnius B vs Ekranas -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 71.70%Odd: Make Bet
Mexico
Liga MX Femenil Apertura
- 01:00 CF America (w) vs Santos Laguna (w) -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 75.20%Odd: 1.10 Make Bet
Northern Ireland
Premiership Women
- 19:00 Cliftonville (w) vs Derry City (w) -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 70.40%Odd: Make Bet
- 18:45 Larne FC (w) vs Crusaders Strikers (w) -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 59.50%Odd: Make Bet
- 18:45 Lisburn Rangers (w) vs Linfield LFC (w) -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 62.40%Odd: Make Bet
Paraguay
Division Intermedia
- 21:30 Rubio Nu vs Sol de America -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 62.60%Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Tacuary vs Guairena -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 71.40%Odd: Make Bet
Division Profesional - Clausura
- 19:00 Club Atletico Tembetary vs Sportivo Trinidense -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 55.00%Odd: 1.44 Make Bet
- 21:30 Sportivo Ameliano vs Nacional Asuncion -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 68.30%Odd: 1.57 Make Bet
Republic of Ireland
1. Division
- 18:45 Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 61.90%Odd: 1.30 Make Bet
- 18:45 Dundalk vs Kerry FC -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 65.50%Odd: 1.30 Make Bet
- 18:45 Finn Harps vs Treaty United -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 78.70%Odd: 1.33 Make Bet
- 18:45 UCD vs Bray Wanderers -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 82.00%Odd: Make Bet
Premier Division
- 18:45 Cork City vs Waterford FC -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 72.90%Odd: 1.33 Make Bet
- 18:45 Derry City vs St. Patrick's Athletic -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 66.60%Odd: 1.50 Make Bet
Sweden
2. Division Norra Goetaland
- 16:00 IF Haga vs IK Tord -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 68.90%Odd: 1.30 Make Bet
- 17:00 Kumla IFK vs FBK Karlstad -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 73.30%Odd: 1.18 Make Bet
- 17:30 Vanersborgs FK vs Herrestads AIF -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 98.00%Odd: 1.25 Make Bet
2. Division Norra Svealand
- 17:00 IK Franke vs FC Nacka Iliria -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 53.90%Odd: 1.25 Make Bet
2. Division Soedra Goetaland
- 17:00 Hogaborgs BK vs IFK Hassleholm -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 68.90%Odd: 1.29 Make Bet
2. Division Vaestra Goetaland
- 16:30 IF Boljan vs Tvaakers IF -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 84.90%Odd: 1.18 Make Bet
- 17:30 Landvetter IS vs BK Astrio -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 80.40%Odd: 1.22 Make Bet
USA
NWSL
- 23:30 Racing Louisville FC (w) vs Houston Dash (w) -Over 0.5 Goals HT: 67.10%Odd: 1.38 Make Bet
Understanding Over 0.5 Goals HT Market
The Over 0.5 Goals HT bet is settled as a winner if either team manages to score before the halftime whistle. Unlike traditional 1X2 or Over/Under Full-Time markets, Over 0.5 Goals HT focuses exclusively on the opening 45 minutes, making it vital to analyze team dynamics, early-game strategies, and attacking tendencies.
- Market Type: One-Way Bet (Either it wins or loses, no possible push)
- Settlement Time: At halftime
- Win Condition: At least one goal is scored in the first half
- Appeal: High for live/in-play betting and accumulator/parlay strategies
Latest Daily Match Updates: June 2024
Stay updated with curated fixtures primed for Over 0.5 Goals HT. Using data from current leagues and international tournaments:
Date | Match | Recommended Pick | 1st Half Goal Stats (Last 10 Games) | Odds |
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2024-06-13 | Germany vs Scotland (EURO 2024) | Over 0.5 HT | Germany: 90% | Scotland: 70% | 1.31 |
2024-06-14 | Croatia vs Albania (EURO 2024) | Over 0.5 HT | Croatia: 80% | Albania: 60% | 1.41 |
2024-06-14 | Argentina vs Canada (Copa America) | Over 0.5 HT | Argentina: 90% | Canada: 65% | 1.36 |
Matches are analyzed based on team form, historic 1st half goal frequency, and tactical lineups.
Key Stats: Over 0.5 Goals HT Frequencies
Identifying teams with a high propensity for early scoring is crucial. Here are the 2023/24 league averages for Over 0.5 HT:
- Premier League: 78% of matches saw at least 1 goal in the first half
- Bundesliga: 81% first-half goal rate
- La Liga: 73% first-half goal rate
- Serie A: 69% first-half goal rate
- Top teams (last 10 games):
- Bayern Munich – 9 of 10 matches (90%)
- Manchester City – 8 of 10 matches (80%)
- PSG – 9 of 10 matches (90%)
These statistics are updated regularly to help bettors identify the best fixtures for Over 0.5 Goals HT.
Professional Betting Strategies for Over 0.5 Goals HT
Exploiting the Over 0.5 Goals HT market requires more than just picking high-profile teams. Consider the following strategies:
1. Analyzing Team Tactics
Some teams are notorious for aggressive starts (e.g., Liverpool, Dortmund), while others build up slowly. Prioritize fixtures with strong attacking intent and early pressing styles.
2. Team News & Lineups
Star forwards or key midfielders missing can impact early scoring. Monitor confirmed starting XIs before placing bets, especially for live/in-play opportunities.
3. Weather & Pitch Conditions
Inclement weather can slow down play and reduce chances, particularly in leagues known for heavy rain or snow during winter months.
4. Live Betting Opportunities
If a match starts sluggishly but both sides show attacking promise, the odds for Over 0.5 HT may rise slightly after 15-20 minutes, enhancing value for in-play bettors.
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05, Bundesliga (April 2024):
Stats: Bayern scored in first half in 19 of their last 22 home games.
Outcome: 2 goals scored in the first 30 minutes. Bet wins.
Example 2: Real Madrid vs. Getafe, La Liga (May 2024):
Stats: Both teams averaged 1.1 first-half goals per game over 10 matches.
Outcome: No goal in first half. Bet loses—reminding bettors that analysis helps tilt the odds but doesn’t guarantee wins.
Example 3: PSG vs. Lyon, Ligue 1 (March 2024):
Fast-paced fixture with both sides scoring early in 85%+ of games. Two goals in the first 20 minutes—another successful pick.
Tips for Sustainable Profits
- Track and log every bet for reflective analysis.
- Avoid emotional “chasing” after losses, stick to researched picks.
- Utilize accumulator/parlay bets cautiously—leagues with high first-half scoring rates are best for combining.
- Review referee data: Some officials allow for more flowing, attacking play, enhancing early goal likelihood.
- Consider home vs. away splits: Certain teams consistently start strong at home but not away, and vice versa.