HOME EXTRA TIME — Explained in Football Sports Betting
What does “Home Extra Time” mean?
Home Extra Time is a football betting market where you are predicting that:
The Home Team will win the match during Extra Time
—not in 90 minutes, and not by penalty shootout.
This bet only applies if the match goes to Extra Time.
If the match ends within 90 minutes and does not reach extra time, all bets on this market are lost.
How It Works
You are betting on who wins the 30-minutes of extra time, which includes:
- 15 minutes (1st half extra time)
- 15 minutes (2nd half extra time)
To win this bet, the Home Team must score more goals than the Away Team within extra time only.
Detailed Example Using Teams
Match Example: Barcelona (Home) vs Chelsea (Away)
This is a Champions League knockout game, meaning extra time is possible.
Scenario
- Full-time (90 minutes): 1–1 → Match goes to extra time.
- Extra time begins (30 minutes).
Extra Time Outcome
- Barcelona scores in the 112th minute.
- Final score after extra time: Barcelona 2–1 Chelsea
What happens to your bet?
- If you placed a bet on Home Extra Time, YOU WIN
- Because Barcelona (Home Team) won specifically in extra time.
Important:
Even if Barcelona later wins on penalties, the bet is still a win because they already won extra time itself.
Another Example (Losing Scenario)
Full-time: 0–0
Game goes to extra time.
Extra time result:
- No goals scored.
- Final: 0–0 (AET) → Match goes to penalties.
Bet Result:
- If you bet Home Extra Time, YOU LOSE
- Because the Home Team did not win during extra time.
When to Consider This Bet
“Home Extra Time” is useful when:
The Home Team is strong at home
Some teams—like Liverpool at Anfield, Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, or Nigeria Super Eagles at home—play much stronger in extra-time situations backed by the crowd.
The match is expected to be tight
Cup games where both teams are equal:
- FA Cup
- Champions League
- Europa League
- AFCON knockout stages
The Home Team usually plays high-intensity football
Teams with energy + fitness advantage tend to dominate tired opponents in extra time.
Betting Tips for “Home Extra Time”
1. Check tournament type
This market is available only in knockout games.
Not for league games (because they do not go to extra time).
2. Study the home team’s record in extra time
Some teams consistently perform well in ET:
- Real Madrid
- Bayern Munich
- Nigeria U20
- Manchester City (fitness advantage)
These teams often break opponents in the final 30 minutes.
3. Look at squad depth
Teams with fresh substitutes, fast wingers, and strong midfielders can dominate in ET.
4. Look at match odds for regular time
If both teams are hard to separate within 90 mins (e.g., 1–1, 0–0), extra time becomes more likely.
5. Don’t use this bet for low-scoring defensive home teams
Example teams to avoid:
- Burnley
- Atletico Madrid (very defensive)
- Wolves
These teams rarely score in extra time.
6. Great for favourites who may struggle early
If Barcelona, Bayern, or Nigeria start slow but finish strong, this market offers higher odds than a simple home win.
Quick Summary
| Market | What You Are Predicting |
|---|---|
| Home Extra Time | Home team wins during extra time only |
| If match doesn’t reach ET | Bet loses |
| If match reaches penalties | Bet loses unless home team already won ET |
| Good for | Strong home teams in knockout games |