“Player to Score with Left Foot” in Football Sports Betting — Explained
The “Player to Score with Left Foot” bet is a player-specific prop (special) bet where you predict that a chosen player will score a goal using their left foot during a match.
It doesn’t matter when they score (first half or second half), as long as the goal is officially credited to that player’s left foot.
How It Works
When placing this bet, you select:
- A specific player, and
- The method of scoring (in this case, with the left foot).
If that player scores a goal with their left foot (open play, penalty, or free-kick), your bet wins.
If they score with their right foot, head, or any other body part — your bet loses.
Own goals do not count.
Example with a Player
Example Match:
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Bet:
- Player: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Market: Salah to Score with Left Foot
- Odds: 3.00 (2/1)
Scenario 1 — Bet Wins
Salah cuts inside from the right wing and shoots with his left foot, scoring past the goalkeeper.
Your bet wins because the goal was scored with his left foot.
Scenario 2 — Bet Loses
Salah scores a header or a penalty with his right foot.
Your bet loses because the goal wasn’t from his left foot.
Other Player Examples
| Player | Preferred Foot | Chance of Left-Foot Goal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | Left | Very High | Scores majority of goals with left foot. |
| Bukayo Saka | Left | High | Often cuts inside to shoot with left. |
| Erling Haaland | Left | High | Strong left-foot finisher in box. |
| Kylian Mbappé | Right | Moderate | Can score with left, but less frequent. |
| Harry Kane | Right | Moderate | Sometimes finishes with left, mostly right. |
Betting Tips
- Know the player’s dominant foot.
- Left-footed players are the safest pick for this market (e.g., Salah, Haaland, Messi).
- Watch their playing position.
- Wingers who cut inside onto their strong foot (e.g., left-footed on the right wing) are more likely to score with that foot.
- Check recent goals.
- Look at match highlights or stats: if a player has scored recent goals with their left foot, it’s a positive sign.
- Team tactics matter.
- If a team uses crosses or through balls favoring one side, it can influence which foot is used most often.
- Avoid defensive or playmaking players.
- Focus on forwards, attacking midfielders, or goal-scoring wingers.
Example of a Left-Foot Scoring Prop Bet Slip
| Bet Type | Player | Match | Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player to Score with Left Foot | Erling Haaland | Man City vs Brighton | Left-foot goal only | 2.75 |
| Player to Score with Right Foot | Phil Foden | Man City vs Brighton | Right-foot goal only | 3.50 |
Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Name | Player to Score with Left Foot |
| Winning Condition | Player scores a goal with left foot |
| Losing Condition | Player scores with right foot, head, or doesn’t score |
| Good Picks | Left-footed attackers (Salah, Haaland, Saka) |
| Risk Level | Moderate – depends on how the player scores |
Final Betting Tip
If you’re betting on this market:
Choose a left-footed attacker who plays on the opposite wing (e.g., left-footed right winger).
These players often cut inside and shoot with their stronger foot — increasing your winning chances.
Would you like me to explain the related market “Player to Score with Right Foot” next, for comparison?