What “Player Shots on Goal 1+ (incl. overtime)” Means
- Player shots on goal: A “shot on goal” is any attempt at goal that
- would have gone into the net but is saved by the goalkeeper, or
- actually goes into the net (a goal).
- Shots blocked by defenders before reaching the goal are not counted as shots on goal.
- 1+: This means you’re betting the player will have at least 1 shot on target during the match.
- “1+” = 1 or more (1, 2, 3, 4…)
- (incl. overtime): Your bet covers regular time + extra time (but not penalty shoot-outs).
- For normal domestic leagues this usually means 90 minutes + stoppage time.
- In cup competitions, if the match goes to extra time, your bet still counts.
Example With a Team
Let’s say you’re betting on Arsenal vs Manchester United.
Markets might look like:
| Player | Market | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) | 1+ Shot on Goal | 1.40 |
| Marcus Rashford (Man Utd) | 1+ Shot on Goal | 1.33 |
| Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) | 1+ Shot on Goal | 1.70 |
- If you bet on Bukayo Saka 1+ Shot on Goal (incl. overtime)
- He has 1 shot on target in the 35th minute → Your bet wins.
- He has 2 shots on target in total → Still wins.
- He has 0 shots on target for the entire game → Your bet loses.
Another example: FA Cup match, Chelsea vs Liverpool.
- You pick Mohamed Salah 1+ shot on target (incl. overtime).
- Salah has 0 shots on target during 90 minutes, but in the 102nd minute of extra time he fires on target.
- Because you chose “(incl. overtime)” → your bet wins.
- If it had been “(regular time only)” → your bet loses.
Key Things That Count & Don’t Count
Count as shot on goal
- A goal scored.
- A shot saved by the goalkeeper.
Do NOT count
- Shots blocked by defenders before reaching the goalkeeper.
- Shots hitting the post/crossbar & not going in.
- Passes/crosses unless clearly on goal.
- Penalty shoot-outs after extra time.
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Look at the player’s role & stats.
Forwards & wingers (Haaland, Salah, Mbappé) get more shots on target than defensive players.
Check average shots on target per match on sites like SofaScore, WhoScored or FlashScore.
Tip 2: Consider the opponent.
If the opponent is weak defensively or allows many shots, your player has a higher chance to register one on target.
Tip 3: Competition format matters.
Cup games with extra time = more minutes = more chance for a shot on goal.
Tip 4: Form & fitness.
If your player is carrying an injury or often gets subbed early, risk increases.
Tip 5: Combine in Accumulators cautiously.
Shots on target bets are popular in same-game multis. But 1+ is relatively safe for attackers; 2+ or 3+ shots on target are higher risk but better odds.
Quick Cheat Table
| Market | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Player 1+ shot on goal | At least one shot on target | Rashford has 1 shot on target = |
| Player 2+ shots on goal | At least two shots on target | Salah has 3 shots on target = |
| Player 0 shots on goal | No shots on target | Ødegaard has none = |
Would you like me to also explain “Player shots on goal 2+” (which is the next step up in risk/odds) in the same style?