What “Player Goals (incl. Overtime)” Means
This market is about betting on whether a specific player will score a goal during the match. The “incl. Overtime” part means:
- Goals scored in regular time (90 minutes + injury time) count
- Goals scored in extra time (2 x 15 minutes in knockout games) also count
- Penalty shootout goals do NOT count
This market is common in cup matches (Champions League knockouts, FA Cup, World Cup, Euros, etc.), because those games can go into extra time.
Example with Club Teams
Example 1: Champions League Knockout
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Manchester City (UCL semifinal, second leg)
- Market: Erling Haaland to score anytime (incl. Overtime)
- If Haaland scores in the 85th minute (normal time) → Bet WINS
- If Haaland scores in the 110th minute (extra time) → Bet WINS
- If Haaland scores in the penalty shootout → Bet LOSES (shootout excluded).
Example 2: Domestic Cup Final
- Fixture: Liverpool vs Chelsea (FA Cup final)
- Market: Mohamed Salah to score anytime (incl. Overtime)
- If Salah scores in 1st half → Bet WINS
- If Salah scores in extra time (e.g., 118th minute) → Bet WINS
- If Salah misses a penalty in the shootout but scored earlier → Bet still WINS
Types of Player Goal Bets (incl. Overtime)
- Anytime Goalscorer → Player to score at least once during normal + extra time.
- First Goalscorer → Player to score the first goal (extra time also counts).
- Last Goalscorer → Player to score the last goal of the match (including extra time).
- Player to Score 2+ or 3+ Goals → Player must score multiple times, overtime goals also count.
Betting Tips
- Know the Player’s Role
- Strikers like Haaland, Mbappé, Lewandowski are high-probability scorers.
- Midfielders/defenders may offer higher odds but lower chances.
- Cup Games Are Key
- “Incl. Overtime” matters most in knockout games (UCL, FA Cup, Europa League).
- If the game is likely to go into extra time, your player has 30 extra minutes to score.
- Check Penalty Takers
- Players like Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane often take penalties, which boosts scoring chances.
- Opposition Strength
- Betting on a striker to score vs a weak defense (e.g., PSG vs a Ligue 2 team in the Coupe de France) is much safer.
- Form & Fitness
- Back players who are in goal-scoring form and expected to play the full 90+ minutes.
Smart Example Bet:
- Kylian Mbappé to score anytime (incl. Overtime) vs AC Milan in a UCL quarterfinal.
- PSG games are often tight → extra time possible → Mbappé has 120 minutes to score, plus penalties during normal/extra time.
Would you like me to also explain the difference between “Player Goals” with and without overtime (so you know when extra time counts and when it doesn’t)?