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 Eliteserien (Norway): it holds 79.6% of the time.
| League | Lead held | Matches led |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eliteserien Norway | 79.6% | 147 |
| 2. Major League Soccer United States | 78.7% | 291 |
| 3. Super Liga Serbia | 78.6% | 182 |
| 4. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 78.2% | 211 |
| 5. Bundesliga Austria | 76.9% | 121 |
| 6. Championship England | 76.5% | 315 |
| 7. Ligue 1 France | 76.2% | 172 |
| 8. Super League 1 Greece | 76% | 154 |
| 9. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 75.6% | 193 |
| 10. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 75.6% | 180 |
| 11. Premier League Ukraine | 75.5% | 143 |
| 12. Allsvenskan Sweden | 75.2% | 141 |
| 13. Serie A Brazil | 75.1% | 213 |
| 14. Eredivisie Netherlands | 74% | 200 |
| 15. La Liga Spain | 74% | 219 |
| 16. J1 League Japan | 74% | 169 |
| 17. Premier League Russia | 73.9% | 138 |
| 18. Primeira Liga Portugal | 73.9% | 180 |
| 19. Superliga Denmark | 73.1% | 108 |
| 20. A-League Australia | 73% | 100 |
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.