What Is “Total Goal Minutes” Betting?
Total Goal Minutes is a football betting market where you bet on the sum of the minutes in which goals are scoredduring a match.
So, instead of betting on how many goals will be scored, you’re betting on the total of the goal times.
How It Works
Let’s say in a match the goals are scored at:
- 15th minute
- 43rd minute
- 78th minute
The Total Goal Minutes = 15 + 43 + 78 = 136.
Bookmakers might offer a market like:
- Over/Under 120.5 Total Goal Minutes
- Over/Under 150.5 Total Goal Minutes
You then predict whether the total of all the goal minutes will be over or under the set line.
Example with a Team
Match Example:
Manchester City vs. Brighton
You place a bet on:
Over 150.5 Total Goal Minutes
Now suppose the match finishes 3–1, with goals scored in the:
- 10th minute (Man City)
- 37th minute (Man City)
- 61st minute (Brighton)
- 90th minute (Man City)
Total Goal Minutes = 10 + 37 + 61 + 90 = 198
Your bet wins because 198 > 150.5.
If the total had been, say, 118, you would have lost the bet.
Another Example
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
You bet:
Under 130.5 Total Goal Minutes
Goals scored at:
- 4th minute
- 27th minute
- 46th minute
Total = 4 + 27 + 46 = 77
Bet wins (since 77 < 130.5).
Variations of the Market
Bookmakers may offer:
- Full Match Total Goal Minutes (FT) – includes all goals in the game (90 minutes + added time).
- Team Total Goal Minutes – only for one team (e.g. “Liverpool Total Goal Minutes Over 85.5”).
- First Half Total Goal Minutes – goals scored only in the first half.
- Exact Total Goal Minutes – you predict the exact total, often at higher odds.
Betting Tips for Total Goal Minutes
1. Analyze Scoring Patterns
- Some teams (like Liverpool or Man City) tend to score late goals due to constant attacking.
- Others (like Burnley or Nottingham Forest) score mostly early or rarely.
Teams that score late or multiple goals often push the total higher.
2. Check Team Form and Style
- High-pressing, attacking sides (e.g. Bayern, Arsenal) → tend to create late goals → Over 150.5 often good.
- Defensive, compact teams → slower games → Under 130.5 may offer value.
3. Use In-Play Opportunities
- If no goal is scored in the first 30 minutes, the live “Total Goal Minutes” line will drop.
- This can be a good chance to bet Over at better odds — especially in open matches.
4. Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Rain or bad pitches often reduce pace → fewer goals → Under bets favored.
5. Combine with Other Stats
- Look at “average goal time” for teams:
- For example, if Man City’s average goal time = 58 mins, multiple goals likely push total above 150.
- Use team data from sites like WhoScored or SofaScore.
Example Strategy
If both teams average 2+ goals per match and often score late:
- Bet Over 150.5 Total Goal Minutes
If both sides score early or not much:
- Bet Under 130.5 Total Goal Minutes
Quick Recap
| Bet Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Over 150.5 Total Goal Minutes | Total of all goal minutes > 150.5 | Goals at 15, 43, 78, 90 → Total = 226 |
| Under 130.5 Total Goal Minutes | Total of all goal minutes < 130.5 | Goals at 8, 24, 51 → Total = 83 |
| Team Total Goal Minutes | Sum of one team’s goal minutes | Man City goals at 12, 88 → Total = 100 |
Would you like me to create a table of average goal minutes for top European teams (like Man City, Real Madrid, Bayern, etc.) to help spot value for this market?