Betting on intervals in football: what are the reasons, features and what to look out for

Interval betting can be profitable if you analyze the game well.

Bets on intervals are very popular among players. They provide an opportunity to benefit in a short time, and not wait for the final whistle. This time we will talk about what interval bets are, when they need to be made and what to be afraid of.

What is interval betting in sports

A huge number of bets on intervals are somehow connected with goals, which, of course, are scored unevenly. The interval itself is a period of time from one minute or more, tied to a specific match. Examples of interval designations:

• “from 1 to 75 minutes”;
• “from 31 to 45 minutes”;
• “from 11 to 20 minutes” and so on.

The breakdown into intervals is purely individual. It depends on the sport, the championship, the teams and even the particular event. Usually divided into 5, 10 and 15 minutes, other variations are less common.

The most frequent betting opportunities with bookmakers are in football and hockey matches. For football, the line is particularly extensive, especially in the case of top matches.

ОFeatures of betting on intervals in football

As you know, goals in football (and hockey too) matches are scored by teams at different times, and sometimes not at all. But the general trend is that most score changes occur in the second half. Statistics assure that 60% of all goals in football are scored after halftime. The first half is only 40%.
First of all, this is due to the fact that in the first minutes the opponents can look at each other and be cautious. Yes, and there are still enough forces to actively restrain the opponent. Toward the end of the meeting, fatigue appears and errors. The result is goals. In addition, coaches can always freshen up the game with substitutions, giving the wards an impulse.
That’s why the bookmakers’ line for a bet on a goal between 76 and 90 minutes is noticeably lower than for the same bet between 1 and 15 minutes. For example, in the Spanish championship in the 2018/2019 season, 177 goals were scored in the last 15 minutes of matches, while 103 were scored in the first 15 minutes. The difference is obvious.
Bookmakers usually put odds of 2.50-3.00 on a goal in the first 15 minutes of a football match. The exact value depends on the championship and the teams, their performance and their style. For a goal after 76 minutes, the usual odds are between 1.80 and 2.20.

Types of interval betting in football

As mentioned above, interval betting is closely related to goals. Let’s take a look at the most common options:

1. The interval goal is yes/no.

In this case, you are required to indicate whether either of the two teams will score in any of the six segments of the match. The intervals are usually 15 minutes each. Sometimes a more precise interval is encountered: from 86 to 90 minutes. This is due to the fact that the last five minutes are statistically more productive than the previous 17. The time played in the second half is also included.

1. The result in the interval.

Here the bet is on the victory of one of the teams or a draw in the specified period of time. For example, in order to pass a bet on “Win1 at 75 minutes”, the home team must lead in the score at the time of the 75th minute in the match. The final result does not matter, the main thing is the score by the 75th minute. Then guests can score five goals and complete the rout, you still get a win.

1. Goals and time.

Here you can bet on the order of goals in the match or on the time when a team will score first or last goal. That’s means , in the game of the English championship “Arsenal” – “Chelsea” the bet “the hosts will score the first goal in the interval from 1-28 minutes.” means Arsenal must score before the 29th minute.

Everything is simple and there are many more types of bets on intervals. Among them are bets on totals, individual totals in a certain period of time, the performance of players by any minute, as well as statistical indicators in the intervals of matches. If you take the time to study the statistics in detail, you can find many interesting options.

Calculation of odds for bets with intervals

Usually, bookmakers give serious odds for the victory of one of the opponents in the interval of minutes: from 3.00 to 10.00. But draw outcomes are quoted much more modestly. This is due to the fact that experts estimate such an outcome as the most likely in a given period of time. Football is not very productive, because every change in the score is an event.
As for the total, here you can also find interesting options. For example, for the fact that there will be a goal in the interval, they give a coefficient from 1.80 to 4.00. The lowest probability of a goal, as a rule, is in the first 15 minutes, and therefore the odds here will be higher – around 3.00. The highest probability of a goal in intervals of 60 minutes. Especially in championships where VAR is used.

When is the best time to bet on intervals?

The best option is to bet during the match in live betting. When you are watching what is happening on the pitch, you can see and predict the imminent goal. In such a case, it makes sense to check the scoring in the next two intervals. Especially when the favourites are creating chance after chance, but suffer from poor realization. And not every bookmaker puts out all the intervals in advance.

Pros and cons of interval betting

The obvious advantage of this type of betting is the rapidity of events. You don’t have to wait for the result to be completed. You can bet directly in live betting and choose your own time slot depending on what is happening on the field.
The second advantage of interval betting is the high odds. You can spend your time if you want, but find an interesting option at odds in the region of 2.50. Goals and totals at specific intervals also look tempting. When betting on football, it’s worth remembering that the most productive period is the end of the match.
The main disadvantage of such a bet is the high margin percentage, i.e. the bookmaker’s commission. The main disadvantage of this kind of betting is the high percentage of margin, i.e. the bookmaker’s commission.

Tips for beginners in interval betting

In addition, there are a few recommendations that can be successfully applied when betting on time slots:

• Read the name of the market and the specified intervals carefully. This is a whole field for scandals, you can easily lose the ‘not’ particle or look at the wrong interval;
• Analyse related markets. It can happen that different betting shops offer different quotes for the same bet;
• Increase the odds. For example, with individual totals in matches involving favourites. Some teams rarely concede at home stadium.