“Team 1 To Score Goal 3” in Football Sports Betting – Explained with Examples + Betting Tips

What “Team 1 To Score Goal 3” Means

In football betting, “Team 1 to Score Goal 3” is a specific goalscorer timing bet. It predicts that the first team (Team 1) will score the third goal of the match, regardless of the scoreline at other times.

• Team 1: The home team or the first team listed on the betting slip.
• Goal 3: The third goal of the match in chronological order.

Key point: You are not betting on the total number of goals scored by the team. You are betting on when Team 1 scores relative to all goals scored in the match.

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Example With a Team

Suppose:

• Team 1: Manchester United
• Team 2: Arsenal

Scenario 1: The match goals happen like this:

1. Arsenal scores → 0-1
2. Manchester United scores → 1-1
3. Manchester United scores → 2-1

Here, Manchester United scored the third goal of the match. If you had bet on Team 1 to score Goal 3, you win.

Scenario 2: Goals:

1. Arsenal scores → 0-1
2. Arsenal scores → 0-2
3. Manchester United scores → 1-2

Here, Manchester United again scored the third goal → your bet wins.

Scenario 3: Goals:

1. Manchester United scores → 1-0
2. Arsenal scores → 1-1
3. Arsenal scores → 1-2

Here, Arsenal scored the third goal, not Manchester United → your bet loses.

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Betting Tips

1. Analyze attacking form: Teams with strong forwards and high scoring averages are better choices.
   • Example: Manchester City or Liverpool often score multiple goals in a game.
2. Consider match tempo: Teams that score early or maintain constant attacking pressure are more likely to score the third goal.
3. Check the opposition: If the other team has a weak defense or concedes late goals, the chance of your team scoring the third goal increases.
4. Watch for injuries and lineup: If the main striker is out, chances decrease.
5. Timing of goals: Some leagues see more late goals (75+ minutes), so knowing your team’s scoring patterns helps.
6. Combine with other bets: Some bettors combine Team 1 to score Goal 3 with over 2.5 goals for safety.

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Quick Example Bet Slip

• Match: Manchester United vs Arsenal
• Bet: Manchester United to score Goal 3
• Odds: 3.50 (example)
• Stake: $10
• Outcome: Manchester United scores the third goal → Win $35

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Summary:

• This bet is about the order of goals, not total goals.
• Only the third goal matters.
• Knowledge of the teams’ scoring patterns is crucial.
• Odds are usually higher because this is a more specific bet.