In football sport betting, “Race to N Goals” is a popular betting market where you wager on which team will be the first to score a certain number of goals during a match. Here’s a clear breakdown:
Meaning of “Race to N Goals”
- “N” stands for a specific number of goals, such as 1, 2, or 3.
- You are betting on which team will reach that number of goals first.
- If no team reaches that goal count by full-time (90 minutes + added time), some bets are void or lose, depending on the rules.
Examples
- Race to 2 Goals:
- Man City vs. Arsenal
- You bet: Man City to win the race to 2 goals
- Result: Man City 2 – 1 Arsenal Your bet wins
- Race to 3 Goals:
- You bet on Arsenal
- Final Score: Man City 2 – 1 Arsenal Your bet loses (Arsenal never reached 3 goals)
- Race to 1 Goal (aka First Goal):
- You bet on Draw / No team (often listed as “Neither”)
- Final Score: 0–0 You win (if “Neither” is an option)
Available Options in this Market
- Team A
- Team B
- Neither (if offered)
- Sometimes extended to Race to 4 or 5 (rare in low-scoring leagues)
Important Tips
- Extra time and penalties don’t count — only goals in regular time (90 mins + stoppage).
- If a match is abandoned, bets may be void depending on how many goals have been scored.