Top 10 Leagues with the Most Competitive 1st Half Draws in April 2025
During the month of April 2025, we’ve observed some intriguing patterns in ‘1st Half Draws,’ where the score remains level at half-time and continues to stay tied through to full-time. These matches often reflect closely contested games between evenly matched teams. In this post, we will explore the top 10 leagues that have demonstrated the highest percentages of these balanced encounters, offering insights into where the most competitive first-half games are taking place.
The leader this month in terms of 1st Half Draw percentage is 
J1 League, with an impressive 60% of its matches ending in a 1st Half Draw. This result is particularly significant considering the league hosted 60 games throughout the month, highlighting a notable trend in competitive first-half play.
Securing second place is the league of 
National 1, which recorded a 1st Half Draw percentage of 56%. This league saw 32 games during the month, further reinforcing the competitive nature of its teams in the opening 45 minutes.
| League | Total Matches | Draw Matches | 1st Half Draw Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 60 | 36 | 60% |
| National 1 | 32 | 18 | 56% |
 Ligat Ha’al | 24 | 13 | 54% |
 League One | 78 | 41 | 53% |
 Liga MX – 2024 | 38 | 20 | 53% |
 Serie B – 2025 | 15 | 8 | 53% |
 Superettan – 2025 | 33 | 17 | 52% |
 Liga Profesional Argentina | 59 | 29 | 49% |
 Segunda División | 44 | 21 | 48% |
| League Two | 74 | 34 | 46% |
