What It Means
- Player Shots on Goal 6+ (incl. overtime) means you’re betting on a single player to register 6 or more shots on target during the match.
- “Incl. overtime” means if the game goes into extra time (like in knockout tournaments), those shots are also counted.
- It does not include penalty shootouts unless the bookmaker specifically states otherwise.
- Only shots on target count — a shot that would have gone in without a save, or a goal itself.
Example with a Team & Player
Let’s say Manchester City are playing Sheffield United.
- You bet “Erling Haaland – 6+ Shots on Goal (incl. overtime)”.
This means:
- Every time Haaland takes a shot on target (goalkeeper saves or it’s a goal), it adds to your tally.
- If at the end of the match (including extra time) Haaland has 6 or more shots on target, your bet wins.
- Shots off target, blocked by defenders before reaching goal, or hitting the post (without the keeper touching it) do not count.
Example stat line:
- Haaland: 9 total shots, 6 on target → Bet wins.
- Haaland: 8 total shots, 5 on target, 3 off target → Bet loses.
When This Market Is Offered
- Usually in big games or for high-volume shooters.
- Bookies tend to offer “player shots on goal” props for strikers or attacking midfielders.
Betting Tips
Pick High-Volume Shooters
- Strikers like Erling Haaland (Man City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), or Kylian Mbappé (PSG) average more shots per game.
- Check their shots on target per 90 minutes before betting.
Check the Opponent’s Defence
- If the opponent is weak defensively, the striker will have more chances.
- Example: Betting on Salah 6+ shots on goal vs a relegation-threatened team is far more realistic than against Man City.
Game Context Matters
- In knockout competitions with extra time, you get an extra 30 minutes for the player to accumulate shots.
- In games where the team is likely to dominate possession, star strikers take more shots.
Check Player’s Fitness & Minutes
- A player subbed off early cannot hit 6 shots on target.
- Ensure the player is a nailed-on starter.
Value in In-Play Betting
- If the player looks very active early on (2–3 shots on target in first half), you can bet live on higher totals at adjusted odds.
Realistic Expectation
- 6+ shots on goal is very rare in football. Even top strikers average 2–3 shots on target per game.
- This market usually offers high odds (5.00–15.00+) because of how unlikely it is.
- Good for risk-takers or small-stake big-return bets.
Quick Example:
- Match: Liverpool vs Luton
- Bet: “Mohamed Salah – 6+ Shots on Goal (incl. overtime)” at odds 12.00.
- Final Stats: Salah 10 shots, 7 on target.
- Bet wins and pays out at 12.00 odds.
Would you like me to make a table of top players in Europe who average the highest shots on target per game (useful for this kind of bet)?