BTTS (Both Teams To Score) is one of the most popular and easy-to-understand soccer betting markets. As the name suggests, you’re betting on whether both teams will score during a match.
It doesn’t matter who wins, how many goals are scored, or what the final score is, all that matters is whether both sides get at least one goal.
How BTTS Works
There are two options when betting on BTTS:
BTTS – Yes: You win if both teams score at least one goal during regular time.
BTTS – No: You win if one or both teams fail to score.
Note: BTTS only counts goals scored during regular 90 minutes, including injury time. Goals in extra time or penalties DO NOT count.
BTTS Example
Let’s look at some Arsenal vs Chelsea results to see how BTTS bets would have played out:
Arsenal 1–0 Chelsea → BTTS: No
Arsenal 1–1 Chelsea → BTTS: Yes
Arsenal 0–1 Chelsea → BTTS: No
Arsenal 0–0 Chelsea → BTTS: No
Arsenal 7–1 Chelsea → BTTS: Yes
How to Predict BTTS Bets
Here are three key things to look at before placing your bet:
- Goals Scored & Conceded
Check how often each team scores and concedes. A team that regularly lets in goals is more likely to help a BTTS bet land.
Example:
Arsenal scored in 79% and conceded in 64% of their games.
Chelsea scored in 86% and conceded in 79%.
This means both teams are likely to score AND concede — a strong case for BTTS: Yes.
Recent Form
Look at how the teams have been playing lately:
Are they scoring regularly?
Do they have strong or weak defences?
How have their last few games gone?
Example:
Chelsea have scored and conceded in all of their last five games.
Arsenal scored in 4 of their last 5 and conceded in 4 too.
Both teams are active in attack and leaky in defence, another sign BTTS: Yes could land.
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Team News
Always check for injuries or suspensions:
Missing a star striker? They may struggle to score.
Missing key defenders or the main goalkeeper? They might concede more.
Example:
If Chelsea’s goalkeeper and top defender are out, they’re more likely to concede. But if their attackers are fit, they’ll probably score too, ideal for a BTTS: Yes bet.
FAQs – BTTS Betting
➤ Do extra time goals count?
No. Only goals scored during regular time and injury time count. Extra time and penalties are excluded.
➤ Do own goals count?
Yes. If Team A scores an own goal, that goal is credited to Team B, and it counts toward BTTS.
BTTS is a fun and exciting betting market, especially if you enjoy end-to-end football. Just remember to do a bit of research:
Look at both teams’ scoring/conceding stats, check current form and stay up to date with team news.
With the right info, you can make smarter bets and enjoy the thrill of the game even more!
