How is MLS first-half scoring measured here?

Every number comes from logged final half-by-half scores — 119 games over the last year. "For" is what the team scored in the opening half; "against" is what they gave up.

How do bettors use first-half stats?

Mostly for first-half and half-time markets: if a team consistently starts fast or slow, that's worth knowing before taking an early-game over, under or lead bet. Check the number, then check the price on the live odds board.

MLS · 119 games logged

Who scores before half-time

76% of MLS games see a goal before half-time. Chicago Fire FC games have a first-half goal in about 10 of every 10; CF Montréal games go in level most often.

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Average combined goals per half, league-wide.

Team	Games	A goal lands	They score	1st-half goals for	Against
Chicago Fire FC	8	100%	100%	1.1	1.1
Columbus Crew	8	100%	75%	1.0	1.1
Portland Timbers	9	100%	44%	0.7	1.4
Inter Miami CF	8	88%	88%	1.8	1.1
San Jose Earthquakes	8	88%	50%	1.0	0.9
New England Revolution	8	88%	38%	0.8	0.9
Orlando City SC	8	88%	50%	0.6	1.3
Atlanta United FC	8	88%	25%	0.3	1.3
LA Galaxy	9	78%	33%	0.4	0.8
St. Louis CITY SC	8	75%	75%	1.5	0.4
Toronto FC	8	75%	50%	0.8	0.6
Sporting Kansas City	8	75%	38%	0.5	1.4
LAFC	10	70%	70%	1.6	0.3
Nashville SC	11	64%	55%	0.7	0.4
Minnesota United FC	8	63%	25%	0.4	0.8
San Diego FC	8	63%	13%	0.1	0.9
Houston Dynamo FC	9	56%	56%	0.8	0.1
Seattle Sounders FC	9	56%	33%	0.3	0.6
CF Montréal	8	38%	25%	0.3	0.8

Last 400 days of completed games; teams need at least 8 logged games to appear. Rates update as new games are logged. Last build: 2026-09-10 03:05 UTC.

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