1. What is 3-4 Goal Bounds?
In football betting, Goal Bounds (also called “goal ranges” or “goal totals”) refers to predicting the total number of goals scored in a match.
- 3-4 Goal Bounds means you are betting that the total number of goals scored in the match will be at least 3 but no more than 4.
- If the match ends with 3 or 4 goals, your bet wins.
- If the match ends with 2 goals or less, or 5 goals or more, your bet loses.
It’s a specific range bet, not just over/under.
2. How it works – Example with a Team
Let’s say Manchester United is playing Arsenal.
- Historical data:
- Manchester United averages 1.6 goals per game.
- Arsenal averages 1.5 goals per game.
- Head-to-head recent matches have ended with 3 or 4 total goals 60% of the time.
- Scenario:
- The match ends: Manchester United 2 – 1 Arsenal → Total goals = 3 (Your bet wins)
- The match ends: Manchester United 3 – 2 Arsenal → Total goals = 5 (Your bet loses)
- The match ends: Manchester United 1 – 1 Arsenal → Total goals = 2 (Your bet loses)
3. When to use 3-4 Goal Bounds
This bet is ideal when:
- Both teams have strong attacks – games likely have multiple goals.
- Defense is not extremely weak or extremely strong – avoids very high (5+) or very low (0-2) scores.
- Head-to-head stats support medium-to-high scoring games (3 or 4 goals common).
Example Teams:
- Manchester City vs Liverpool (frequent 3-4 goals games)
- Bayern Munich vs Dortmund
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona
4. Betting Tips for 3-4 Goal Bounds
- Check team form:
- Both teams should be scoring regularly but not letting in too many goals.
- Head-to-head analysis:
- Check how often these teams finish matches with 3-4 goals.
- Injury news:
- If key attackers are missing, the game might have fewer goals.
- Avoid extremes:
- Teams with very strong defenses vs weak teams may lead to higher or lower goals than your range.
- Use live betting:
- If a match starts slowly and under 2 goals by 60th minute, 3-4 goal bets may become riskier.
Quick Example Summary:
- Bet: 3-4 Goals
- Match: Arsenal vs Manchester United
- Outcome: 2-1 → Win (3 goals)
- Outcome: 3-2 → Lose (5 goals)
- Outcome: 1-1 → Lose (2 goals)