Does a half-time lead hold?
How often the side leading at the break goes on to win, among matches where someone actually led.
A half-time lead is safest in Super League 1 (Greece): it holds 81.5% of the time.
| League | Lead held | Matches led |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Super League 1 Greece | 81.5% | 162 |
| 2. Premiership Scotland | 80.6% | 134 |
| 3. Premier League England | 80.4% | 209 |
| 4. La Liga Spain | 80.1% | 236 |
| 5. Bundesliga Germany | 77.8% | 167 |
| 6. Ligue 1 France | 77.4% | 212 |
| 7. Bundesliga Austria | 75.7% | 107 |
| 8. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 75.7% | 181 |
| 9. Eredivisie Netherlands | 73.6% | 182 |
| 10. Superliga Denmark | 73.6% | 121 |
| 11. Serie A Brazil | 72.4% | 210 |
| 12. Serie A Italy | 72.4% | 217 |
| 13. Championship England | 72% | 329 |
| 14. Primeira Liga Portugal | 72% | 168 |
| 15. J1 League Japan | 72% | 164 |
| 16. Major League Soccer United States | 71.6% | 208 |
| 17. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 70.9% | 175 |
| 18. Ligue 2 France | 70.6% | 204 |
| 19. Premier League Ukraine | 69.3% | 101 |
| 20. Süper Lig Türkiye | 65.1% | 172 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Only matches where the sides were not level at the break. A draw counts as the lead lost.