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 83.1% of the time.
| League | Lead held | Matches led |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Super League 1 Greece | 83.1% | 130 |
| 2. Primeira Liga Portugal | 80.7% | 181 |
| 3. Premier League England | 80.2% | 232 |
| 4. Liga I Romania | 79.1% | 139 |
| 5. Bundesliga Germany | 78.7% | 188 |
| 6. Premiership Scotland | 78.6% | 131 |
| 7. Ligue 2 France | 78.5% | 205 |
| 8. Eredivisie Netherlands | 78% | 214 |
| 9. Super League China | 77.8% | 158 |
| 10. J1 League Japan | 76.4% | 165 |
| 11. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 76.3% | 139 |
| 12. Serie A Brazil | 75.7% | 177 |
| 13. Super Liga Serbia | 75.6% | 180 |
| 14. Eliteserien Norway | 75.4% | 134 |
| 15. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 75% | 168 |
| 16. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 75% | 156 |
| 17. Liga MX Mexico | 74.9% | 195 |
| 18. Allsvenskan Sweden | 74.5% | 141 |
| 19. Premier League Ukraine | 73.4% | 124 |
| 20. Major League Soccer United States | 73.3% | 255 |
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.