What “A Team to Score 3 in a Row” Means
This market is also called “Team to Score 3 Consecutive Goals” or “3 Unanswered Goals”.
You’re betting on whether one team will score three goals consecutively in the match before the opponent scores again.
- It does not mean the final score must be 3–0.
- It only means one team scores three times in a row without interruption.
- Opponent scoring between breaks the streak.
Example 1: Manchester City vs. Fulham
- Match Goals Timeline:
- 12’ – Fulham scores (0–1)
- 20’ – Man City scores (1–1)
- 35’ – Man City scores (2–1)
- 50’ – Man City scores (3–1)
Here, Manchester City scored three consecutive goals (at 20’, 35’, 50’) after Fulham’s opener.
A bet on “Manchester City to Score 3 in a Row” wins.
Example 2: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
- Goals Timeline:
- 8’ – Barcelona (1–0)
- 25’ – Barcelona (2–0)
- 38’ – Sociedad (2–1)
- 55’ – Barcelona (3–1)
Here, Barcelona didn’t score three consecutively; Sociedad scored in between.
Bet on “Barcelona to Score 3 in a Row” loses.
Example 3: PSG vs. Lille
- Goals Timeline:
- 15’ – PSG (1–0)
- 21’ – PSG (2–0)
- 42’ – PSG (3–0)
Here PSG scored the first 3 goals with no reply.
“PSG to Score 3 in a Row” wins.
How Bookmakers List It
You’ll often see:
- “Team 1 to Score 3 Consecutive Goals – Yes/No”
- “Team 2 to Score 3 Consecutive Goals – Yes/No”
- “Either Team to Score 3 Consecutive Goals”
It’s usually under “Specials,” “Team Goals,” or “Sequence Markets.”
Betting Tips
- Pick High-Scoring, Dominant Sides
- Teams like Manchester City, Bayern, Real Madrid, PSG frequently score multiple goals in bursts.
- Good for “Team to Score 3 in a Row – Yes” bets.
- Avoid Balanced Fixtures
- In even matches (like Arsenal vs Liverpool), both sides often exchange goals.
- Better to pick “No” on 3 consecutive goals.
- Check Opponent Defensive Records
- If the opponent concedes many in short spells, the stronger side may get 3 in a row.
- e.g., when Bayern faces a Bundesliga bottom club.
- Look at In-Play Patterns
- If one team has already scored 2 and dominates possession/shots, odds for 3rd goal in a row may still offer value.
- Use Head-to-Head Data
- Some fixtures historically produce streaks (like City vs. Burnley).
Quick Strategy Table
| Situation | Bet Type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Strong team vs weak defense | “Team to score 3 in a row – Yes” | High chance of burst scoring |
| Top 6 clash | “Team to score 3 in a row – No” | Both teams score, breaks streak |
| Live betting after 2 unanswered goals | “Team to score 3 in a row – Yes” | Momentum + pressure |
Would you like me to also cover “Any Team to Score 3 in a Row” (either team, not just one) and how odds differ? (It’s a slightly different market with different value angles.)