1. What is Correct Score Betting?
Correct Score betting is when you predict the exact final score of a football match. Unlike betting on who wins or draws, you need to get the precise scoreline correct.
For example:
- Team A 3 – 1 Team B (Correct prediction if this happens)
- Team A 2 – 1 Team B (Wrong prediction)
2. Understanding “3-1 (17Way)”
The term “17Way” comes from a 17-option betting market in some sportsbooks. This market covers 17 possible score outcomes for a match, including wins, draws, and high-scoring outcomes.
Some common 17Way options include:
- 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-1, 3-2, 4-0, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 5-0, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, and 0-1.
So, if you bet “Correct Score 3-1 (17Way)”, you are betting that the match will end with 3 goals for Team A and 1 goal for Team B.
3. Example with Teams
Match: Manchester United vs. Arsenal
Bet: Correct Score 3-1 (17Way)
- If the final result is Manchester United 3 – 1 Arsenal, your bet wins.
- If the final result is Manchester United 2 – 1 Arsenal, your bet loses.
The odds for 3-1 are usually higher because it’s less likely than common scores like 1-0 or 2-1.
4. How Odds Work in Correct Score Betting
Correct score bets have high odds, often ranging from 6.0 to 12.0 depending on the teams and the league.
Example:
- Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal @ 8.50
- Stake: ₦1,000
- Payout if correct: ₦1,000 × 8.50 = ₦8,500
So, the risk is high, but the reward is attractive if you predict correctly.
5. Betting Tips for Correct Score (3-1)
- Analyze Team Strength
- Check goal-scoring and conceding patterns. Teams that score frequently and concede occasionally are better candidates for a 3-1 outcome.
- Check Head-to-Head (H2H)
- Look at past encounters. If Manchester United often wins 3-1 against Arsenal in recent seasons, the bet is more realistic.
- Consider Match Context
- Home advantage, injuries, or red cards can increase the likelihood of a high-scoring result.
- Avoid Betting Large Amounts on Correct Scores
- It’s risky; treat it as a small-stake, high-reward bet.
- Use Statistics
- Example: If in the last 10 matches, Manchester United scored 3 goals in 4 of them while conceding 1 in 3, the 3-1 bet has a higher probability.
- Combine with Other Bets (Optional)
- You can combine with both teams to score (BTTS) to increase chances in some betting platforms.
6. Example Strategy
Scenario:
- Manchester United is playing Arsenal at home.
- United scored 2+ goals in 7 of the last 10 games.
- Arsenal conceded 2+ goals in 6 of the last 10 games.
- Past 5 H2H: United won 3-1 twice.
Recommended Bet: Correct Score 3-1 with a small stake, say ₦500–₦1,000.
Potential payout if successful: ₦500 × 8.50 = ₦4,250
Summary
- Correct Score 3-1 (17Way) = betting that the match ends 3-1.
- High odds, high reward, but difficult to predict.
- Analyze stats, form, and match context.
- Best for small-stake, high-risk strategies.
If you want, I can also make a table showing the probability of 3-1 in common football leagues and how often it actually happens, which is very useful for deciding whether to bet.