1. What is Correct Score Betting?
Correct Score betting is a type of football bet where you predict the exact final score of a match. Unlike betting on just the winner or total goals, here you must be precise.
- Example: If you bet on Manchester United 2-3 Arsenal, you win only if the final score is exactly 2-3.
- This type of bet has high odds because it is hard to predict the exact score.
2. What does “2-3 (17Way)” mean?
The “17 Way” refers to the number of possible score outcomes you can choose from in that bet.
In a typical 17-way correct score market, you usually have these common options (for a 90-minute match):
| Home Score | Away Score |
|---|---|
| 0-0 | 1-0 |
| 0-1 | 1-1 |
| 0-2 | 1-2 |
| 0-3 | 2-0 |
| 2-1 | 2-2 |
| 2-3 | 3-0 |
| 3-1 | 3-2 |
- So, 2-3 is one of the 17 possible correct scores.
- Usually, the higher the score prediction (like 2-3), the higher the odds, because it’s less likely to happen.
3. Example with Teams
Let’s use Manchester United vs Arsenal:
- Suppose Arsenal is playing away at Manchester United.
- Arsenal is in great attacking form but Manchester United’s defense is weak.
- You think the match will be high-scoring and Arsenal will edge out a win.
If you choose Correct Score 2-3 (Arsenal wins 3-2):
- You are predicting that Manchester United scores 2 goals and Arsenal scores 3 goals.
- Even if Arsenal wins but the score is 2-1 or 4-2, you lose the bet.
4. Betting Tips for Correct Score 2-3
- Check team form:
- Look at the last 5–10 games for both teams.
- High-scoring games increase the chance of a 2-3 scoreline.
- Analyze head-to-head records:
- If the teams often play high-scoring matches (3+ goals), betting on 2-3 becomes more realistic.
- Consider injuries and line-ups:
- Missing defenders or top strikers can drastically change the likelihood of certain scores.
- Use goal probability stats:
- Teams that average 2+ goals per game are more likely to see scores like 2-3.
- Combine with other bets (optional):
- You can combine Correct Score 2-3 with “Both Teams to Score” or “Over 2.5 Goals” for safer strategies.
Risk Notes
- Correct Score betting is high risk due to low probability.
- Only stake a small portion of your betting bank.
- Odds are high, sometimes 8.0–15.0, meaning if you bet $10, you could win $80–$150, but the chance of losing is higher.
If you want, I can create a realistic prediction table for Manchester United vs Arsenal, showing all 17-way correct scores with odds and probability, which can help you pick the most likely 2-3 or alternative scores.