Goals guide
What are interval bets ?
Interval bets are markets settled on a specific part of the event, such as first half, second half, a 15-minute football window, a basketball quarter or a tennis set.
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Direct answer
Meaning in plain English
Interval bets are markets settled on a specific part of the event, such as first half, second half, a 15-minute football window, a basketball quarter or a tennis set.
Quick example
How it works on a bet slip
First half over 0.5 goals wins if at least one goal is scored before half-time, even if the full match later finishes 1-0 or 3-2.
Key points
What to check before placing it
Examples
Winning, losing and rule cases
| Case | Result | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First half over 0.5, goal on 30 minutes | Wins | A goal was scored in the selected interval. |
| Second half winner, match already 2-0 | Second half only | The first-half score does not count toward second-half settlement. |
| 15-minute market, goal outside window | Loses | The event happened outside the chosen interval. |
Common mistakes
What beginners often get wrong
- Counting full-time events in a first-half market.
- Missing the exact minute range in football interval markets.
- Assuming stoppage-time rules are the same for every interval.