AWAY TO WIN IN PENALTIES — FOOTBALL BETTING EXPLAINED
What This Bet Means
“Away to Win in Penalties” means you are betting that the away team will win the match specifically through a penalty shootout, not in regular time (90 minutes) and not in extra time.
For this bet to win, ALL the following must happen:
- The match must end in a draw after 90 minutes.
- The match must still end in a draw after extra time (ET).
- The away team must win the penalty shootout.
If any of these does NOT happen, the bet loses.
TEAM EXAMPLE FOR BETTING EXPLANATION
Let’s use a practical team example:
Away Team: Real Madrid
Home Team: Bayern Munich
HOW THE BET WORKS — DETAILED SCENARIOS
Winning Scenario (Your Bet Wins)
You bet: “Real Madrid (Away) to Win in Penalties”
Match outcome:
- Full time (90 min): Bayern 1–1 Real Madrid
- Extra time: Bayern 2–2 Real Madrid
- Penalties: Real Madrid wins 4–3
The match was tied after 90 minutes
The match was tied after extra time
Real Madrid (Away team) won the penalty shootout
Your bet wins.
Losing Scenario 1 — Away team wins in 90 minutes
- 90 minutes: Bayern 1–3 Real Madrid
No penalties.
Bet loses because match didn’t go to penalties.
Losing Scenario 2 — Away team wins in Extra Time
- 90 min: 1–1
- Extra time: Bayern 1–2 Real Madrid
Bet loses because penalties did NOT happen.
Losing Scenario 3 — Match reaches penalties but away team loses
- 90 min: 2–2
- Extra time: 3–3
- Penalties: Bayern Munich wins 5–4
Bet loses because the away team lost the shootout.
WHY THIS MARKET EXISTS
This bet is common in knockout competitions where a winner must be decided, for example:
- UEFA Champions League knockout phase
- FA Cup
- Coppa Italia
- World Cup and AFCON knockout rounds
You can only place this bet in competitions that allow extra time and penalties.
REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF AWAY PENALTY WINS
- Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid (UCL 2016 Final) – Real Madrid won on penalties; if they were the away team, this bet would win.
- Chelsea vs Bayern Munich (UCL 2012 Final) – Chelsea (away) won on penalties.
BETTING TIPS FOR “AWAY TO WIN IN PENALTIES”
1. Choose Away Teams That Are Strong Defensively
These teams often hold the match to a draw:
- They concede few goals.
- They manage pressure well in knockout games.
Examples (depending on season):
Real Madrid, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Nigeria national team.
2. Look for Teams With Experienced Goalkeepers
A top goalkeeper improves chances on penalties:
- Thibaut Courtois
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Ederson
- Emiliano Martínez
Away team with a strong keeper = better penalty win chance.
3. Check the Team’s Penalty Takers
Teams with confident penalty takers do well in shootouts:
- Calm players
- History of scoring penalties
- Good composure under pressure
4. Knockout Games With Tight Rivalry Are Perfect
Derbies and close matchups often go to extra time:
- Italy vs Spain
- Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid
These are great for penalties betting.
5. High Odds = High Risk
This market usually gives big odds (3.50 – 8.00 or more) because:
- Many conditions must be met.
- Penalties are unpredictable.
Bet small amounts; don’t use this as your main ticket anchor.
6. Consider Live Betting
If the match is 0–0 or 1–1 around 80 minutes, odds for “Away to Win in Penalties” may still be good.
Live betting increases accuracy.
SUMMARY
| Condition | Needed for Bet to Win? |
|---|---|
| Away team wins in 90 mins | No |
| Away team wins in Extra Time | No |
| Match tied after 90 mins | Yes |
| Match tied after Extra Time | Yes |
| Away team wins Penalty shootout | Yes |