What “Away by 3+” Means
- This is a winning margin market in football betting.
- You’re betting that the away team (the one not playing at home) will win the match by three goals or more.
- In other words, the away team’s total goals minus the home team’s total goals must be at least +3 for your bet to win.
So if the scoreline ends:
| Final Score | Away Team Goals – Home Team Goals | Bet Result |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 3 | Win |
| 1-4 | 3 | Win |
| 2-6 | 4 | Win |
| 0-2 | 2 | Lose |
| 1-3 | 2 | Lose |
| 1-1 | 0 | Lose |
Example with a Real Team
Let’s say you’re betting on Manchester City (Away) at Sheffield United (Home).
- Market chosen: Away by 3+ goals
- Odds: 4.50 (example)
If Manchester City win:
- Sheffield Utd 0–3 Man City → You win
- Sheffield Utd 1–4 Man City → You win
- Sheffield Utd 0–2 Man City → You lose (only by 2 goals)
- Sheffield Utd 1–1 Man City → You lose
This bet is basically saying: “Manchester City will dominate and win by at least 3 goals away from home.”
Difference vs Handicap
This is not the same as an Asian Handicap or European Handicap (like –2.5).
- Handicap bets adjust the goal line for payout.
- “Away by 3+” is a fixed margin market — no partial wins, no pushes. Either they win by 3 or more, or you lose.
Betting Tips for “Away by 3+”
- Look for Away Dominance
- Teams like Man City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or PSG often dominate weaker teams away.
- Check their average goals scored away from home and goals conceded by the home side.
- Check Team News
- If the away team is resting key attackers or the home team is defending deep, big wins are less likely.
- Injuries to defenders on the home side can increase the chance of a big away win.
- Competition Matters
- In domestic leagues, top vs bottom games are prime for “Away by 3+”.
- In knockout cups (esp. early rounds), top clubs visiting lower-league teams also often score 3+ goals.
- Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Bad pitches, rain, or defensive-minded home teams can reduce scoring.
- Use Live Betting if Possible
- If the away team starts very strong and scores early, you can get better odds to bet on “Away by 3+” in-play.
Quick Scenarios
| Fixture | Likely? | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona (Away) vs Almeria | High | Barca’s strong attack, Almeria concedes many at home. |
| Real Madrid (Away) vs Atletico | Low | Derby match, tighter defenses. |
| PSG (Away) vs 3rd-tier side (Cup) | Very High | Huge gap in quality. |
Bottom Line:
“Away by 3+” = Away team wins by at least 3 goals. Best used when a strong attacking team plays a much weaker team away, especially in league mismatches or early cup rounds.
Would you like me to also show you how the odds for “Away by 3+” compare to Asian Handicaps (like -2.5) so you can pick the better option?