Halftime/Fulltime (HT/FT) is a popular football betting market where you predict both the halftime result AND the fulltime result in a single bet.
How it works:
You need to correctly predict:
- Who's leading at halftime (45 minutes)
- Who wins at fulltime (90 minutes + injury time)
The 9 possible outcomes:
- Home/Home - Home team leads at HT, wins at FT
- Home/Draw - Home team leads at HT, match draws at FT
- Home/Away - Home team leads at HT, away team wins at FT
- Draw/Home - Tied at HT, home team wins at FT
- Draw/Draw - Tied at HT, match draws at FT
- Draw/Away - Tied at HT, away team wins at FT
- Away/Home - Away team leads at HT, home team wins at FT
- Away/Draw - Away team leads at HT, match draws at FT
- Away/Away - Away team leads at HT, wins at FT
Why it's popular:
- Higher odds than standard match betting
- Adds excitement to both halves
- Rewards tactical knowledge of teams' playing styles
Where to bet:
Most major UK bookmakers offer HT/FT markets, including
Bet365,
William Hill,
Ladbrokes,
Paddy Power, and
Sky Bet. Bet365 particularly excels with comprehensive HT/FT options across leagues.
Tip: Home/Home and Away/Away typically offer the shortest odds, while comeback scenarios (e.g., Away/Home) provide much higher returns.