What is “Overtime & Goal” Betting?
Overtime & Goal (sometimes called Extra Time & Goal) is a bet that combines two conditions:
- The match goes into overtime/extra time (after 90 minutes, usually only in knockout competitions like cup games).
- At least one goal is scored during that overtime period.
So, for your bet to win:
- The game must go to extra time.
- There must be a goal in extra time.
If the match is decided in regular 90 minutes, your bet loses.
How it Works – Example with a Team
Let’s use Chelsea vs. Manchester United in an FA Cup knockout match:
Scenario 1: Your bet wins
- Full-time score: Chelsea 1 – 1 Manchester United → goes to extra time.
- Extra time: Chelsea scores → final score Chelsea 2 – 1 Manchester United.
Outcome: Your Overtime & Goal bet wins (because the game went to extra time and a goal was scored in extra time).
Scenario 2: Your bet loses
- Full-time score: Chelsea 2 – 1 Manchester United → match decided in 90 minutes.
Outcome: Your Overtime & Goal bet loses (no extra time, so conditions not met).
Scenario 3: Extra time but no goals
- Full-time: Chelsea 0 – 0 Manchester United → goes to extra time.
- Extra time: No goals scored → 0-0, goes to penalties.
Outcome: Your Overtime & Goal bet loses (extra time happened, but no goal scored).
Betting Tips for “Overtime & Goal”
- Target knockout matches only
- League matches usually don’t have extra time.
- Cups, Champions League knockouts, or playoff matches are suitable.
- Check team tendencies
- Look for teams that tend to score in extra time or have strong attacking squads.
- Teams with defensive weaknesses are more likely to concede late goals.
- Form and fatigue matter
- Teams playing several games a week may be tired, which often leads to late goals in extra time.
- Avoid teams with strong defenses in extra time
- Some teams play very cautiously in extra time, increasing the risk of no goal.
- Consider live betting
- Watching the match live allows you to place the bet if the match looks like it will go to extra time.
Quick Summary Table
| Condition | Must Happen? |
|---|---|
| Match goes to extra time | Yes |
| Goal scored in extra time | Yes |
| Goal scored in regular time | Doesn’t count |
| Penalty shootout | Doesn’t count |