What is Both Teams To Score (BTTS) in Football Betting?
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is a football betting market where you predict whether both teams will score at least one goal in a match, regardless of who wins.
- BTTS – Yes → You win if both teams score at least once (1-1, 2-1, 2-2, etc.).
- BTTS – No → You win if at least one team fails to score (0-0, 2-0, 3-0, etc.).
The match result doesn’t matter, only whether both teams score or not.
Example with a Real Team Matchup
Example 1: Manchester United vs Arsenal
- BTTS – Yes
- If the score is 2-1, 1-1, or 3-2 → You win.
- BTTS – No
- If the score is 0-0, 2-0, 3-0, or 4-1 → You lose (because one team failed to score).
Here’s how a bettor might look at it:
- Arsenal have strong attacking options (Saka, Jesus, Ødegaard).
- Man Utd often concede but also score at home.
- Head-to-head history shows goals from both sides in recent matches.
This leans toward BTTS – Yes being a good value bet.
Example 2: Real Madrid vs Getafe
- Real Madrid have a solid defense and usually keep clean sheets at home.
- Getafe struggle to score against big clubs.
- A bettor may choose BTTS – No because it’s likely Real Madrid score and Getafe do not.
When to Bet on BTTS – Yes
- Matches between two attacking teams (e.g., Liverpool vs Tottenham).
- Teams with strong strikers but weak defenses.
- Local derbies or rivalry games (usually open play, emotional, goals from both).
- Teams that both need points (league survival or top 4 race).
When to Bet on BTTS – No
- One team is defensively solid and rarely concedes (e.g., Man City at home).
- Cup matches where one team is much weaker than the other.
- Low-scoring leagues (e.g., Serie A in past seasons, Ligue 1 certain teams).
- When a strong team is playing a defensive-minded side.
Betting Tips for BTTS
- Check Team Form – Look at recent matches (last 5–10 games). Do both teams usually score?
- Head-to-Head Stats – Some fixtures (like Dortmund vs Bayern) are always full of goals.
- Home/Away Records – Some teams only score regularly at home (e.g., Newcastle).
- Injuries/Suspensions – Missing strikers or defenders can change BTTS outcomes.
- League Trends – Bundesliga & EPL often have more BTTS than Ligue 1 or La Liga.
- Don’t Always Back Big Games – Sometimes top clashes are cagey (like 0-0 or 1-0).
Example Betting Strategy
- High-scoring teams (like Dortmund, Liverpool, Tottenham) → BTTS Yes often profitable.
- Defensive-minded teams (like Atlético Madrid, Inter Milan at times) → BTTS No can be smart.
- Accumulator (Parlay): Combine 3–4 BTTS Yes bets in leagues with lots of goals (Bundesliga, EPL) for higher odds.
Would you like me to create a BTTS probability analysis for an upcoming weekend EPL fixture (with stats & likely outcome)? That way I can show you how to apply this betting market in real-time.