What “Away | 1st Goal” Means
“Away | 1st Goal” means you are betting that the away team will score the first goal of the match.
- It doesn’t matter who wins or loses the match.
- Your bet only depends on which team scores first.
If the away team scores the first goal, you win the bet — even if they later lose the match.
If the home team scores first, or if no goals are scored, you lose the bet.
Example
Let’s take a Premier League match:
Match:
Manchester United (Home) vs Liverpool (Away)
Bet: Away | 1st Goal
Scenario 1:
- Liverpool scores first in the 15th minute.
- Final score: Manchester United 1–2 Liverpool.
Bet Result: WIN (Liverpool scored the first goal)
Scenario 2:
- Manchester United scores first in the 10th minute.
- Final score: Manchester United 1–1 Liverpool.
Bet Result: LOSS (Home team scored first)
Scenario 3:
- Match ends 0–0 (no goals).
Bet Result: LOSS (No team scored)
Key Notes
- The bet settles immediately after the first goal.
- If the first goal is an own goal, it still counts for the team who benefits from it.
- Example: If a Manchester United player scores an own goal → it counts as a Liverpool (away) goal → your bet wins.
Example of Odds
| Team to Score 1st | Odds |
|---|---|
| Home (Man United) | 1.85 |
| Away (Liverpool) | 2.10 |
| No Goal | 7.00 |
If you bet ₦10,000 on Liverpool (Away) 1st Goal at odds 2.10,
If Liverpool scores first → you win ₦21,000 (₦11,000 profit)
If not → you lose your stake.
Betting Tips for “Away | 1st Goal”
- Analyze Early Scoring Trends
- Check how often the away team scores in the first 30 minutes.
- Example: If Liverpool scores early in many away games, it’s a positive sign.
- Check Home Team’s Defensive Record
- If the home team often concedes early goals, betting on the away team for the 1st goal makes sense.
- Look at Lineups & Form
- Missing defenders or a defensive midfielder in the home team increases the away side’s chances to score first.
- Weather and Pitch Conditions
- A poor pitch or wet weather may slow down fast-attacking teams. Avoid betting on “Away 1st Goal” if conditions aren’t favorable for away teams.
- Use Statistics
- Sites like SofaScore, FlashScore, or WhoScored can show “First Team to Score” stats for the last 5–10 games.
- In-Play Betting Strategy
- Watch the first 10–15 minutes.
- If the away team is dominating but hasn’t scored yet, odds might improve — then you can bet live for better value.
Example Betting Strategy
- Match: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
- Stat: Barcelona scored first in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Home stat: Real Madrid conceded first in 3 of last 5 home games.
Bet: Away (Barcelona) to score 1st
→ Strong statistical backing = higher confidence bet.
Would you like me to also explain “Home | 1st Goal” for comparison (so you can see the difference and when to pick each)?