Reading Live Odds in the Second Half
Why does a 0-0 'under' price keep falling after the break? Mert tracked one second half minute by minute.
Why do odds fall when nothing happens?
Because time is part of the price. With every goalless minute, the chance of three goals shrinks, so 'under 2.5' shortens even if the pitch is quiet.
46'–70': the slow slide
Mert noted the price every five minutes: 1.55, 1.46, 1.38, 1.30, 1.22. No shots on target, no cards. Just the clock.
83': the goal
The market froze for a few seconds. When it reopened, 'under 2.5' had jumped to 1.70. Mert's friend fired in a slip at the first price and got it re-offered lower. Mert waited.
85': the calmer price
Two minutes later the game had settled and the price sat at 1.64. Mert placed one small single. Final score 1-0.
The takeaway
Quiet minutes move odds slowly and predictably. Big events move them in one jump, and the first price after the jump is usually the most nervous one.
Quick Questions
How much stoppage time should I expect?
In big leagues it has recently averaged 6–8 minutes; the odds already factor it in.
Is the stream behind the odds?
Usually by a few seconds.
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