Top 10 Soccer Leagues with the Highest Rate of 1st Half Draws for May 2026
Top 10 Leagues with the Most Competitive 1st Half Draws in May 2026
During the month of May 2026, 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 
League One, with an impressive 59% of its matches ending in a 1st Half Draw. This result is particularly significant considering the league hosted 17 games throughout the month, highlighting a notable trend in competitive first-half play.
Securing second place is the league of 
Primera Nacional, which recorded a 1st Half Draw percentage of 56%. This league saw 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 17 | 10 | 59% |
| Primera Nacional | 78 | 44 | 56% |
 Eredivisie | 33 | 18 | 55% |
| Championship | 17 | 9 | 53% |
 Liga I | 27 | 14 | 52% |
 Ligue 1 | 29 | 15 | 52% |
 1. Deild | 30 | 15 | 50% |
 Ykkösliiga | 24 | 12 | 50% |
 J1 League | 51 | 25 | 49% |
 Primeira Liga | 27 | 13 | 48% |
