Alright — let’s break down “0 Excluded Number of Goals” in soccer betting step-by-step so you fully get it.
1. What “Excluded Number of Goals” Means
This market lets you bet on the total number of goals scored in the match, but with one specific number removedfrom the betting options.
If that excluded number is exactly the number of goals scored in the match, your bet is void (stake refunded).
If the total goals are higher or lower than the excluded number, the bet is settled normally.
When the excluded number is 0, it means:
- You’re betting on the total goals excluding 0 from consideration.
- If the match ends 0–0, your bet is void.
- Any other scoreline (1 goal or more) is settled as a win or loss depending on your pick.
2. Example for “0 Excluded Number of Goals”
Let’s say the betting line is:
Total Goals – 0 Excluded
- Over 0 (Excluded) – Odds: 1.20
- Under 0 (Excluded) – Odds: 10.00
Scenario 1: Match ends 0–0
- Result: 0 goals total.
- This is the excluded number → Bet void, stake refunded.
Scenario 2: Match ends 1–0 (1 goal total)
- Over 0 (Excluded): Wins (because 1 > 0).
- Under 0 (Excluded): Loses.
Scenario 3: Match ends 3–2 (5 goals total)
- Over 0 (Excluded): Wins (because 5 > 0).
- Under 0 (Excluded): Loses.
3. Why Use “Excluded” Instead of Normal Over/Under?
The excluded-number option is like insurance against a specific scoreline ruining your bet.
When 0 is excluded:
- You avoid losing completely if there’s a 0–0 draw — you just get your money back.
4. Betting Tips for 0 Excluded Number of Goals
- Use when you expect goals
If you strongly expect at least one goal but want protection against a rare 0–0, this bet makes sense. - Check team stats
Look at average goals scored/conceded per game and frequency of 0–0 draws. - Better for cup matches
In knockout games where a 0–0 is rare due to attacking play, “0 excluded” helps keep odds reasonable while adding safety. - Good for live betting
If the match is already 10–15 minutes in and no goals yet, taking “0 excluded” still works as long as 0–0 is unlikely for the full match.
If you want, I can also give you a quick visual chart showing “0 Excluded” outcomes for all possible scores, so it’s easy to see when bets win, lose, or void. That way you can compare it to normal over/under markets. Would you like me to make that?