What “4 – Neither” Means in Football Betting
The “Neither” part usually comes in goal scoring bets. When you see something like “4 – Neither”, it typically means:
- Neither team will score the 4th goal.
- In other words, by the time the 4th goal would happen in the match, it won’t be scored by either team yet or the bet is concerned with no team reaching that goal threshold first (depending on the bookmaker).
So, you are betting on the 4th goal NOT being scored at the moment you are tracking.
Relation to Race to N Goals
Race to N Goals is a bet where you predict which team will reach a specific goal count first, e.g., 1st goal, 2nd goal, 3rd goal, etc.
- If we combine it with 4 – Neither:You are betting that neither team will “win” the race to 4 goals.
That usually means:- The match ends before 4 goals are scored, or
- You are predicting no team will score the 4th goal first, possibly in extra time scenarios or depending on your betting platform.
It’s essentially a bet for low-scoring games, or when you think the 4th goal won’t happen.
Example with a Team
Let’s take Manchester United vs. Arsenal:
- Suppose the match has progressed like this:
- 20’ – Manchester United scores (1-0)
- 35’ – Arsenal scores (1-1)
- 60’ – Manchester United scores (2-1)
- You place a bet “4 – Neither”:
- You are betting that the match will not reach a 4th goal, i.e., final score will stay 2-1 or 1-1 or 2-0, etc.
- If the 4th goal happens (e.g., Arsenal scores at 80’ making it 2-2), your bet loses.
Betting Tips
- Pick low-scoring teams or tight defensive matches:
- Teams like Atletico Madrid or Burnley often have matches that end with <4 goals.
- Check team form:
- Look at the last 5–10 matches and see how often they reach 4 goals. If most matches stay below 4, “Neither” is a safe bet.
- Watch goal timings:
- Early goals don’t guarantee a 4th goal. Bet “Neither” if teams are slow scorers in the second half.
- Combine with Race to N Goals:
- You can pair “Neither” with Race to 3 goals or Race to 2 goals to make layered bets.
Summary:
- 4 – Neither = Neither team scores the 4th goal.
- Race to N Goals link = No team reaches the 4-goal mark first.
- Best scenarios = Low-scoring games, defensive teams, or early lead by one team with slow follow-up.