What “Team Throw-Ins” Betting Means
- Definition: You’re betting on the number of throw-ins a team will take (or sometimes concede) during a match or a portion of the match (1st half, 2nd half, total match).
- Markets you’ll see:
- Total throw-ins for a team: e.g. “Manchester City Over 18.5 throw-ins.”
- Throw-in handicap: e.g. “Arsenal -2.5 throw-ins vs. Chelsea” (Arsenal must take 3 or more throw-ins than Chelsea).
- First team to take X throw-ins: e.g. “Liverpool first to 5 throw-ins.”
- Team with most throw-ins: Who will end the match with more throw-ins.
It’s a stats prop bet, similar to corners, shots, or fouls, but specifically for throw-ins.
Example with a Real Team
Let’s use Liverpool vs. Brentford as an example.
- Bookmaker line:
- Liverpool total throw-ins Over/Under 17.5
- Brentford total throw-ins Over/Under 15.5
- “Team with more throw-ins” market
- Scenario:
Liverpool are a high-pressing, attack-minded team. They spend a lot of time in the opponent’s half. This often forces the opponent to clear the ball out of play on the flanks — leading to more Liverpool throw-ins. - Outcome Example:
- Final stats: Liverpool 21 throw-ins, Brentford 12 throw-ins
- A bet on Liverpool Over 17.5 throw-ins wins.
- A bet on Liverpool -2.5 throw-ins handicap also wins because they took 9 more throw-ins.
This is how the market is settled — purely on official match data.
Factors That Affect a Team’s Throw-In Count
| Factor | How it Affects Throw-Ins |
|---|---|
| Style of Play | Direct/wing play → more balls out on the sideline → more throw-ins. Possession in central areas → fewer throw-ins. |
| Opponent Style | Defensive teams clear wide → your team gains throw-ins. |
| Pitch Size | Narrower pitches slightly reduce throw-ins; wider pitches often increase. |
| Weather Conditions | Wet/windy matches → more miskicks → more balls out of play. |
| Game State | A team chasing a goal may push wide and force more throw-ins. A leading team might slow play and concede more. |
Types of Team Throw-In Bets
| Market | Example |
|---|---|
| Total throw-ins | Arsenal Over 18.5 throw-ins vs. Newcastle |
| First X throw-ins | Tottenham first to 10 throw-ins |
| Team with most throw-ins | Chelsea to have most throw-ins |
| Handicap | Man City -3.5 throw-ins vs. Everton |
Betting Tips
1. Research Team Styles
Look at recent matches:
- Teams that attack from wide (Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds in past seasons) often generate more throw-ins.
- Possession-dominant teams (Man City) may have fewer because they keep the ball in play more.
2. Check Opponent Trends
Sometimes it’s less about your team and more about the opponent:
- Defensive low-block sides clear to the flanks → your attacking team gets many throw-ins.
3. Look at Match State
In-play betting on throw-ins can be profitable:
- If a favourite goes behind early, they will push hard — usually increasing their throw-ins in the second half.
4. Weather & Pitch
Rainy, windy conditions or small tight grounds (like Kenilworth Road – Luton Town) can lead to higher throw-in counts.
5. Compare Lines to Average Stats
If Liverpool average 20 throw-ins per match but the bookmaker line is 16.5, that’s potentially value on the Over.
Quick Worked Example
- Match: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
- Market: Chelsea Over 18.5 throw-ins @1.90
- Stats: Last 5 home games Chelsea averaged 21 throw-ins. Villa concede ~19 throw-ins away.
- Bet Outcome: Chelsea take 20 throw-ins → Bet Wins.
Bottom Line
“Team Throw-Ins” betting is about understanding match dynamics and team styles. Research throw-in averages, game context, and weather. This market is less liquid than goals/corners, so odds can be soft — which can be an advantage for sharp bettors.
Would you like me to also show you a simple table of average team throw-ins per game for some popular clubs (so you can see trends)?