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 Premier League (Ukraine): it holds 82.6% of the time.
| League | Lead held | Matches led |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premier League Ukraine | 82.6% | 109 |
| 2. Super Liga Serbia | 81.3% | 224 |
| 3. Premier League Russia | 80.6% | 139 |
| 4. Bundesliga Austria | 79.2% | 120 |
| 5. Premier League England | 78.9% | 227 |
| 6. Premiership Scotland | 78.2% | 142 |
| 7. Super League China | 78% | 100 |
| 8. Major League Soccer United States | 76.5% | 179 |
| 9. J1 League Japan | 76.2% | 172 |
| 10. Super League 1 Greece | 75.9% | 141 |
| 11. Primeira Liga Portugal | 75.7% | 181 |
| 12. Eredivisie Netherlands | 75.6% | 201 |
| 13. Liga MX Mexico | 75.4% | 183 |
| 14. Championship England | 75.2% | 311 |
| 15. HNL Croatia | 74.8% | 103 |
| 16. Eliteserien Norway | 74.5% | 157 |
| 17. Ligue 1 France | 74.3% | 249 |
| 18. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 74.2% | 194 |
| 19. Bundesliga Germany | 74.1% | 174 |
| 20. Serie A Italy | 74% | 235 |
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.