What “Away by 1” Means
This market means you’re betting on the away team to win by exactly one goal.
- The away team (the team playing on the road) must win by a single goal margin.
- Any other outcome (draw, home win, or away win by 2+ goals) will lose your bet.
It’s essentially a winning margin bet but specifically for the away team.
How It Works (With a Team Example)
Let’s use Manchester City (away) playing at Everton (home):
| Match Result | Outcome of “Away by 1” Bet |
|---|---|
| Everton 0 – 1 Man City | Win (Away wins by 1 goal) |
| Everton 1 – 2 Man City | Win (Away wins by 1 goal) |
| Everton 2 – 3 Man City | Win (Away wins by 1 goal) |
| Everton 0 – 2 Man City | Lose (Away wins by 2 goals) |
| Everton 1 – 1 Man City | Lose (Draw) |
| Everton 2 – 1 Man City | Lose (Home win) |
So if you placed a bet on “Away by 1” for this match, only a single-goal win by Man City would cash your ticket.
Another Realistic Example
- Liverpool (Away) vs Crystal Palace (Home)
- “Away by 1” bet means Liverpool must win by exactly one goal (1–0, 2–1, 3–2, etc.).
- If Liverpool wins 3–1 or 2–0, your bet loses.
Betting Tips for “Away by 1”
- Check Team Styles & Trends
- Some teams like Manchester United away from home historically win narrowly.
- Look at their away win margins over the last 5–10 matches.
- Use Expected Goals (xG) & Stats
- If an away team is strong but the home team is defensively solid, a narrow away win is more likely.
- Example: Inter Milan away to Torino often ends 0–1 or 1–2.
- Derbies or Tight Fixtures Favor “By 1” Bets
- Rivalry games or mid-table battles often produce close scorelines.
- Compare Odds With “Draw No Bet” or “Handicap”
- Sometimes “Away -1 Handicap” or “Away +0.5” markets give better value or safety.
- If odds for “Away by 1” are low, you may find better return in “Away to win & under 3.5 goals.”
- Check Injuries and Rotations
- If the away team is missing key attackers, narrow wins become more likely than big wins.
Quick Strategy Example
- Match: Juventus (Away) vs Empoli (Home)
- Juventus often grinds out 1–0 or 2–1 away wins in Serie A.
- If odds for “Away by 1” = 3.80 and stats show 60% of Juve away wins were by a single goal, it’s a value bet.
In Short
- “Away by 1” = Away team wins by exactly one goal.
- Great for matches where away team is favored but game likely to be close.
- Use team trends, matchups, and odds to find value.
Would you like me to also explain “Away by 2” and “Away by 3+” next (like a mini-series on all “winning margin” bets)?