What “0 Excluded Number of Goals” Means
This usually appears under Goals Markets (sometimes called “Number of Goals – Excluding”).
- When you see “0 Excluded”, it means the bet is about total goals scored but the outcome 0 goals (0–0) is excluded from settlement.
- If the match ends 0–0, the stake is usually refunded (void) because 0 goals is excluded from the bet.
- The market is essentially “Number of Goals, but 0 goals doesn’t count.”
So if you’re betting on, say, “1 goal (0 excluded)” and the match ends 0–0, your bet is refunded. But if it ends 1–0 or 0–1, you win.
This is different from normal “Over/Under” markets where 0–0 is just part of the outcome.
Example with a Team
Let’s use Arsenal vs Manchester United as an example:
- Market: Number of Goals (0 Excluded)
- Odds offered:
- 1 goal (0 excluded) – 4.00
- 2 goals (0 excluded) – 3.00
- 3 goals (0 excluded) – 5.00
Here’s how it settles:
| Scoreline | Actual Goals | Your Bet | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–0 | 0 goals | Any selection | Stake refunded (void) because 0 excluded |
| 1–0 | 1 goal | “1 goal (0 excluded)” | Win |
| 2–0 | 2 goals | “2 goals (0 excluded)” | Win |
| 2–1 | 3 goals | “3 goals (0 excluded)” | Win |
| 4–2 | 6 goals | “3 goals (0 excluded)” | Lose |
So basically, the “0 goals” scenario is treated as a push/refund.
Key Difference from Other Markets
- Regular “Exact Goals” – If you bet on “1 Goal” and the match ends 0–0, you lose.
- “0 Excluded” Exact Goals – If you bet on “1 Goal (0 excluded)” and the match ends 0–0, your stake is refunded.
This is why it’s attractive to punters who think there will be at least 1 goal but don’t want to lose if it’s 0–0.
Betting Tips
- Check Team Stats – If both teams score frequently (e.g., Man City, Liverpool), “0 excluded” markets can give you a safety net if there’s a rare 0–0.
- Low-Risk Insurance – Great for cup finals or tight fixtures where 0–0 is possible (like Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid), as you don’t lose your stake if it’s goalless.
- Compare Odds – Sometimes the bookmaker just adjusts the odds down for “0 excluded” to reflect the refund risk.
- Use for Live Betting – If the match looks like a goal is coming (e.g., after 30 minutes of strong attack), “0 excluded” bets can be a good entry point.
- Don’t Confuse with Over/Under – This isn’t about “over 0.5” goals; it’s specifically an “exact number of goals” bet but excluding 0.
Quick Recap:
- “0 Excluded” = your bet is on the number of goals but if it’s 0–0, stake refunded.
- Best used when you expect goals but want protection from a goalless draw.
Would you like me to also break down “1 Excluded” (same market but excluding one goal) as well? It’s a sister market to this one.