What “To Score in the First 10 Minutes” Means
This is a time-specific goal market where you bet on whether a goal will be scored within the first 10 minutes of a football match (from minute 0:00 to 9:59).
It does not matter who scores — as long as a goal happens in that time window, your bet wins.
If no goal is scored by the 10th minute, your bet loses.
Possible Betting Options
- Yes (Goal in first 10 minutes) → You win if any team scores between 0:00–9:59.
- No (No goal in first 10 minutes) → You win if the game stays 0–0 up to the 10th minute.
Example with a Team and Player
Match: Manchester City vs. Luton Town
Bet: Goal in First 10 Minutes — Yes
Odds: 3.80
Manchester City are known for aggressive starts, especially with Erling Haaland leading the attack.
If Haaland scores in the 7th minute after a quick break, the score is 1–0 by minute 7.
Your bet wins because a goal occurred before the 10-minute mark.
If the first goal comes in the 12th minute,
Your bet loses — because it came after 9:59.
Detailed Player Example
Player focus: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Haaland is famous for early attacking pressure. For instance:
- In the 2023–24 Premier League, he scored multiple goals within the first 10 minutes of matches.
- City’s attacking style, with De Bruyne feeding early passes, increases early-goal chances.
So, betting on “Goal in first 10 mins – Yes” makes more sense in games involving teams like City, Liverpool, or Bayern Munich, who often attack from kickoff.
Betting Tips
- Study Team Starts
- Some teams start aggressively (e.g., Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Man City).
- Others build slowly (e.g., Real Sociedad, Juventus).
- Look at Early Goal Stats
- Check average time of the first goal for both teams.
- Sites like FlashScore or WhoScored show “goals scored/conceded by minute.”
- Consider Player Style
- Strikers like Haaland, Mbappé, or Darwin Núñez are known for fast attacks.
- If such a player starts the match, early goals are more likely.
- Watch the Match Context
- Big favorites vs. weak opponents → higher chance of early goals.
- Important games (e.g., finals) → teams may start cautiously → “No goal in first 10 minutes” safer.
- Live-Betting Strategy
- If you see intense early pressure within 2–3 minutes, you can bet live before the 10-minute mark (odds will drop slightly, but probability increases).
Example Summary
| Match | Bet Type | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City vs Luton | Goal in first 10 mins — Yes | Haaland scores 7’ | Win |
| Liverpool vs Arsenal | Goal in first 10 mins — Yes | First goal 15’ | Lose |
| Bayern vs Bochum | No goal in first 10 mins | 0–0 after 10 mins | Win |
Final Betting Tip
Bet “Yes – Goal in first 10 mins” when:
- One team is dominant and attacks early.
- You expect a high-scoring, open game.
Bet “No – No goal in first 10 mins” when:
- Both teams play defensively or cautiously at kickoff.
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