What “No Goal Away” Means
- It’s a team-based market.
- You’re betting that the away team will NOT score any goal in the match (full time).
- The final score must have the away team on 0 goals for your bet to win.
- Commonly shown in betting sites as:
- Away Team Total Goals – Under 0.5
- Away Team To Score? – No
- Clean Sheet Home Team – Yes
How it Works with Real Teams
Imagine a Premier League fixture:
| Match | Bet Placed | Outcome | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool (Home) vs Burnley (Away) | “No Goal Away” (Burnley not to score) | If Burnley finish with 0 goals, bet wins | Liverpool 2-0 Burnley Win |
| Real Madrid (Home) vs Getafe (Away) | “No Goal Away” (Getafe not to score) | If Getafe score at least 1, bet loses | Real Madrid 3-1 Getafe Lose |
Another example:
- Match: Arsenal (Home) vs Sheffield Utd (Away)
- You bet: “No Goal Away” on Sheffield Utd.
- Final score: Arsenal 2–0 Sheffield Utd → Win
- If Sheffield Utd sneak 1 goal and it ends 2–1 → Lose
Common Market Names on Bookmakers
| Bookmaker Wording | Same Meaning |
|---|---|
| Away Team Total Goals Under 0.5 | No Goal Away |
| Away Team To Score? No | No Goal Away |
| Home Team To Keep A Clean Sheet Yes | No Goal Away |
Key Factors to Check Before Betting
| Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Home team defensive record | A solid defence = higher chance of away team blank. |
| Away team scoring form | Teams with poor attack on the road rarely score. |
| Venue / Pitch | Some stadiums are tough for away sides (e.g., Anfield). |
| Injuries & suspensions | Missing strikers or creative players = less likely to score. |
| Match importance | In cup ties, away teams may park the bus and rarely attack. |
Betting Tips
- Use Stats: Look at “Away Goals Scored” in the last 5–10 away matches.
- Check Clean Sheet %: If the home team often keeps clean sheets at home, it strengthens your bet.
- Combine in Accas: “No Goal Away” can be combined with other low-risk picks to boost odds.
- Beware Big Teams Away: Even weak away teams sometimes score late; be careful with big home favourites if the away side is strong on set-pieces.
- Weather / Conditions: Bad pitch or rain can reduce goals — helps your “No Goal Away” pick.
Quick Recap
- “No Goal Away” = away team ends with 0 goals.
- Best used when:
- Home team is strong defensively.
- Away team is weak in attack, or missing key forwards.
Would you like me to also explain the reverse market (“No Goal Home” — home team not to score) for comparison?