What “4-0 / 0-4 / Other” Means in Football Betting
This bet type usually appears inside Correct Score Groups or Score Bands.
4–0
You are betting that Team A wins by exactly 4–0.
0–4
You are betting that Team B wins by exactly 4–0.
Other
You are betting that the match ends in ANY scoreline that is NOT listed, usually:
- any score not 4-0 or 0-4
- scores like 3–3, 4–1, 1–4, 5–2, 6–0, 7–1, etc.
- sometimes even 0–0, 1–0, 2–1 depending on what is excluded
Bookmakers usually write something like:
Correct Score Group: 4–0, 0–4, Other
Meaning you must pick one of the three.
Detailed Explanation With a Match Example
Let’s use this match:
Arsenal vs Sheffield United
If you bet “4–0”
You are saying:
Arsenal will win 4–0 exactly.
Outcome needed:
- Arsenal 4–0 Sheffield United
Examples that lose:
- 3–0
- 5–0
- 4–1
- 4–0 but cancelled or voided (abandoned match)
Only 4–0 wins.
If you bet “0–4”
You are saying:
Sheffield United will win 4–0 exactly.
Highly unlikely but odds are huge.
Outcome needed:
- Arsenal 0–4 Sheffield United
Anything else = loss.
If you bet “Other”
This means ANY score apart from 4–0 or 0–4.
Examples that win:
- Arsenal 5–0
- Arsenal 4–1
- Arsenal 3–1
- 2–2
- 3–3
- Sheffield Utd 1–4
- Sheffield Utd 5–2
- 6–0
- 1–0 / 2–0 / 2–1 / 3–0
- 0–0
Any score that is NOT 4–0 and NOT 0–4 counts as a win.
This is usually the safest option.
Simple Summary
| Bet Option | What Must Happen | Example Winning Score |
|---|---|---|
| 4–0 | Team A wins 4–0 | Arsenal 4–0 Sheffield Utd |
| 0–4 | Team B wins 4–0 | Arsenal 0–4 Sheffield Utd |
| Other | Any other score | 1–0, 3–1, 2–2, 5–0, 4–1, etc. |
When to Use Each Bet Option
4–0: Good when…
- Big team vs very weak team
- Home advantage
- Strong attacking team
Example matches where 4–0 happens:
- Man City vs Luton
- Bayern Munich vs Bochum
0–4: Good when…
- Rare, usually only when a big team plays away to a small team.
Example:
- Manchester City away vs a League Two club (Cup match)
Other: Good when…
This is usually the best value because football rarely ends 4–0 or 0–4.
Pick Other when:
- Teams are closely matched
- Both teams score regularly
- Defenses are weak
- A draw is possible
Most Premier League games fall into “Other”.
Real Match Example with Probabilities
Barcelona vs Almeria
(Barca strong favourite)
| Outcome | Realistic Chance |
|---|---|
| 4–0 (Barcelona wins 4–0) | Medium |
| 0–4 (Almeria wins 4–0) | Very low |
| Other | Very high (90%+) |
“Other” usually wins.
BETTING TIPS
Tip 1: Only pick 4–0 when the favourite is very strong
Examples:
- PSG vs Clermont
- Liverpool vs Burnley
- Barcelona vs Cadiz
Tip 2: Avoid “0–4” except in extreme mismatches
Better to avoid unless odds are huge and match situation suggests a miracle result.
Tip 3: “Other” is the smartest choice in 90% of matches
Why?
- Scorelines like 1–0, 2–1, 3–1, 2–2 are very common
- 4–0 and 0–4 are rare
Tip 4: Check recent team form
If a team has results like:
- 5–1
- 4–1
- 3–2
- 2–2
Then Other is the best pick.
Tip 5: Check if key attackers are missing
If the favourite is missing:
- main striker
- key winger
- playmaker
4–0 becomes unlikely → choose Other.