Alright — let’s break down “3+ Excluded Number of Goals” in soccer betting so it’s crystal clear.
What “3+ Excluded Number of Goals” Means
This is a special total goals market where a certain number of goals (in this case, 3 or more) is excluded from your betting outcome.
- If the total number of goals in the match equals the excluded number (3 or more), the bet is void (stake refunded).
- You only win if the result is higher or lower than the excluded range, depending on the side you choose.
For “3+ excluded”, it usually means:
- You are betting on total goals but ignoring any result where there are 3 or more goals (so your bet is cancelled if that happens).
Example
Let’s say the match is:
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Market: 3+ Excluded Number of Goals
If you bet Over 3+ Excluded
- You win if: 4 goals, 5 goals, 6 goals…
- Bet void if: Exactly 3 goals are scored.
- Lose if: 0, 1, or 2 goals are scored.
If you bet Under 3+ Excluded
- You win if: 0, 1, or 2 goals.
- Bet void if: Exactly 3 goals are scored.
- Lose if: 4 or more goals are scored.
Why Bookmakers Offer This Market
- It protects bettors from a common “borderline” total (like exactly 3 goals), which often ruins Over/Under bets.
- It gives slightly lower odds than standard Over/Under markets because of the refund safety.
Betting Tips
- Good for Close Calls – If you expect a match to have around 3 goals, this market protects you from losing when the game ends exactly at that number.
- Use on Tight Odds Matches – In evenly matched games where 2–3 goals are likely, this market adds safety.
- Check Team Goal Trends – If teams often land right on 3 goals (e.g., 2–1, 3–0, 1–2), using “Excluded” betting reduces your risk.
- Pair with Live Betting – If you watch the first half and see low scoring, you might use “Under 3+ excluded” to cover yourself.
If you want, I can give you a quick visual chart showing all possible scorelines for “3+ excluded” bets so it’s easier to spot winning/void/losing results. That makes it much easier to remember.
| Result for “3+ Excluded” | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 0 | Win |
| 1-0 | 1 | Win |
| 0-1 | 1 | Win |
| 2-0 | 2 | Win |
| 0-2 | 2 | Win |
| 1-1 | 2 | Win |
| 3-0 | 3 | Lose |
| 0-3 | 3 | Lose |
| 2-1 | 3 | Lose |
| 1-2 | 3 | Lose |
| 4-0 | 4 | Lose |
| 0-4 | 4 | Lose |
| 2-2 | 4 | Lose |
| 3-1 | 4 | Lose |
| 1-3 | 4 | Lose |
| 5-0 | 5 | Lose |
| … | ≥3 | Lose |