What is “No Goal 5”?
“No Goal 5” is a betting market where you are predicting that a specific team will not score the 5th goal in a match.
- This is not about the total goals in the match, but about a particular team failing to score a certain goal number.
- It’s usually found in “Team to Score Goal X” or “Next Goal” markets, but here the twist is you are betting against the team scoring that specific goal.
How it Works
Let’s break it down:
- Suppose Team A vs Team B.
- The “No Goal 5” bet for Team A means:You win the bet if Team A does not score the 5th goal in the match.
- If Team A scores fewer than 5 goals, your bet wins.
- If Team A scores exactly 5 goals, your bet loses.
Key point: Some platforms may cash out partially if the team is very close to the 5th goal, but usually it’s all-or-nothing.
Example
Match: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Scenario: You bet on Barcelona – No Goal 5.
- Barcelona scores: 1 – 0 → You win
- Barcelona scores: 3 – 2 → You win
- Barcelona scores: 5 – 1 → You lose (because they scored the 5th goal)
- Barcelona scores: 6 – 0 → You lose
So essentially, you are betting that the team will not reach 5 goals.
When to Bet “No Goal 5”
This is a high-risk market because it’s very rare for teams to score 5 goals in one match. It is best suited for:
- Strong defensive teams vs moderate opponents:
- Example: Chelsea vs Burnley (Chelsea scoring 5 goals is unlikely, but 1–3 goals are common).
- Matches with lower scoring probability:
- Teams with poor attacking form.
- Late-stage bets:
- Some platforms allow you to bet during the match, seeing how many goals are already scored.
Betting Tips
- Check team form: Teams scoring more than 4 goals frequently? Avoid No Goal 5.
- Consider head-to-head stats: Some teams always have high-scoring games against certain opponents.
- Use live betting: If the match already has 3 or 4 goals by one team, be cautious.
- Combine with totals markets: For example, bet “No Goal 5” with “Total Goals under 6.5” for safety.
Quick Tip:
“No Goal 5” is basically a bet that the team will not have a goal spree. It’s safer with mid-table or defensively strong teams, not with top-scoring giants like Manchester City or Bayern Munich.