Top 15 Leagues with the Highest 1st Half Draw Percentage for May 2026

In football, for the month of May 2026, there are many interesting statistics that help us understand team performance. One statistic that often catches the eye is the ‘1st Half Draw,’ where the score is tied at half-time and remains tied by full-time. This result suggests an evenly matched contest where neither team manages to break the deadlock in the second half. In this post, we will explore the top 15 leagues with the highest percentage of ‘1st Half Draws.’ This analysis provides a closer look at leagues where games tend to be more balanced and competitive.

The best-performing league this month, in terms of 1st Half Draw percentage, is League One with an impressive 58.82% of matches ending with a draw at half-time. This percentage is particularly notable considering the league’s total number of matches, which amounted to 17 games. Such a high percentage of 1st Half Draws suggests a trend where teams are evenly matched during the first 45 minutes, with neither side gaining a significant advantage in the second half.

The second-best league, with the second-highest percentage of 1st Half Draws, is Primera Nacional with a percentage of 56.41%. This league had 78 matches, showing a similar competitive balance in the first half of the games.

Taking third place is the league of Eredivisie, with a 1st Half Draw percentage of 54.55%, recorded over 33 games. This league continues to display an interesting trend of evenly matched contests during the first half.

League	Total Matches	Draw Matches	1st Half Draw Percentage
League One	17	10	58.82%
Primera Nacional	78	44	56.41%
Eredivisie	33	18	54.55%
Championship	17	9	52.94%
Liga I	27	14	51.85%
Ligue 1	29	15	51.72%
1. Deild	30	15	50%
Ykkösliiga	24	12	50%
J1 League	51	25	49.02%
Primeira Liga	27	13	48.15%
League Two	17	8	47.06%
Segunda Division	47	22	46.81%
1. Lig	15	7	46.67%
Serie B	28	13	46.43%
Super League	26	12	46.15%