Team 2 To Score Specified Goal + Double Chance (Explained)
This is a combined (combo) bet that joins two different markets:
Part 1: Team 2 To Score Specified Goal
This means you are predicting that Team 2 (the away team) will score a specific numbered goal in the match.
Examples of specified goal numbers:
- Team 2 to score Goal 1
- Team 2 to score Goal 2
- Team 2 to score Goal 3
- Team 2 to score Goal 4, etc.
It simply means:
The away team must be the team that scores the goal you selected.
Part 2: Double Chance on Team 2
You then combine this with a double chance outcome for Team 2:
- X2 → Team 2 wins or the match ends in a draw
- 12 → Either team wins (no draw)
- 1X → Team 1 wins or draw (this is rarely combined with Team 2 scoring markets, but some bookies allow it)
Most commonly, you will see:
Team 2 To Score Specified Goal + X2
Meaning:
Team 2 must score that numbered goal AND must avoid losing the match.
How This Bet Works (Using Real Team Example)
Let’s use a match:
Chelsea (Home) vs Barcelona (Away)
Team 1 = Chelsea
Team 2 = Barcelona
Let’s pick the market:
Team 2 To Score Goal 2 + X2
This means:
- Barcelona must score the second goal of the match
- Barcelona must win OR draw the match
You only win if both conditions are satisfied.
Example Scenarios (Using Chelsea vs Barcelona)
Winning Example 1
Final Score: Chelsea 0–2 Barcelona
Goal order:
- Goal 1 → Barcelona
- Goal 2 → Barcelona
AND Barcelona wins.
Result:
Barcelona scored Goal 2
Barcelona avoided defeat (they won)
Bet Wins
Winning Example 2
Final Score: Chelsea 1–1 Barcelona
Goal order:
- Goal 1 → Chelsea
- Goal 2 → Barcelona
AND Barcelona drew the match.
Result:
Barcelona scored Goal 2
Barcelona avoided defeat (draw)
Bet Wins
Losing Example 1
Final Score: Chelsea 2–1 Barcelona
Goal order:
- Goal 1 → Chelsea
- Goal 2 → Chelsea
- Goal 3 → Barcelona
Why bet loses:
Barcelona did NOT score Goal 2 ✘
Even though Barcelona scored, they didn’t score the specified goal.
Bet Loses
Losing Example 2
Final Score: Chelsea 2–2 Barcelona
Goal order:
- Goal 1 → Barcelona
- Goal 2 → Chelsea
- Goal 3 → Barcelona
- Goal 4 → Chelsea
Barcelona scored but NOT Goal 2.
Result:
Barcelona did NOT score Goal 2 ✘
Bet Loses, even though they drew.
Losing Example 3
Final Score: Chelsea 3–1 Barcelona
Goal order:
- Goal 1 → Chelsea
- Goal 2 → Chelsea
- Goal 3 → Barcelona
- Goal 4 → Chelsea
Barcelona scored the 3rd goal, but also lost the match.
Result:
Barcelona did NOT avoid defeat ✘
Bet Loses
Why Bettors Like This Market
- It combines goal timing and match outcome
- Higher odds than simple double chance
- Great for teams that score early or consistently
Betting Tips for Team 2 To Score Specified Goal + Double Chance
Check If Team 2 Scores First or Early Often
Teams that frequently score early are good picks for:
- Goal 1
- Goal 2
Examples: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City.
Use X2 When Team 2 Is Stronger or Close in Strength
If the away team is:
- Better team
- In good form
- Strong on counterattack
- Fast starters
Then the combo market works well.
Avoid When Team 2 Defends Deep or Starts Slow
Some teams sit back early and don’t attack until later.
These teams are risky for Goal 1 or Goal 2 predictions.
Weather, Injury & Lineups Matter
If away team is missing strikers → avoid
If home team has weak defence → good for early away goals
Live Betting Version Is Powerful
If the match is 0–0 at 10 minutes and away team is attacking, odds for:
Team 2 to Score Goal 1 + X2
or
Team 2 to Score Goal 2 + X2
usually increase — giving good value.
Quick Summary (Easy to Remember)
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Specified Goal | Away team must score THAT exact numbered goal |
| Double Chance | Away team must draw or win (if X2 selected) |
| Both must happen? | YES |
If just one happens → the bet loses.