What Does “At Least One Team Not To Score + Total” Mean in Football Betting?
The betting market “At Least One Team Not To Score + Total” (also seen as “BTTS No + Total Goals” or “Both Teams To Score – No + Over/Under”) is a combo bet that combines two outcomes in one wager:
- At Least One Team Not To Score (BTTS – No) – This means either one team fails to score or both teams fail to score in the match.
- Total Goals (Over/Under) – You predict the total number of goals scored in the match (e.g. Over 2.5, Under 3.5, etc.).
For your bet to win, both conditions must be correct.
How It Works
You are betting that:
- At least one team will not score, and
- The total number of goals will fall over or under your chosen limit.
For example:
- “At Least One Team Not To Score + Under 2.5” means you expect a low-scoring match (0–0, 1–0, or 2–0).
- “At Least One Team Not To Score + Over 2.5” means you expect a dominant win (e.g. 3–0, 4–0, 5–0).
Example: Manchester City vs Brentford
Let’s use a real team example to make it clear.
Fixture: Manchester City vs Brentford
Market: At Least One Team Not To Score + Total Goals Over/Under 2.5
Option 1: At Least One Team Not To Score + Over 2.5
You are predicting:
- Brentford fails to score, and
- The match will have over 2.5 total goals.
Winning Results Examples:
- Manchester City 3–0 Brentford
- Manchester City 4–0 Brentford
- Manchester City 5–0 Brentford
Losing Results Examples:
- Manchester City 2–1 Brentford (because both teams scored)
- Manchester City 2–0 Brentford (only 2 goals – not over 2.5)
Option 2: At Least One Team Not To Score + Under 2.5
You are predicting:
- One team fails to score, and
- The total goals are less than 2.5.
Winning Results Examples:
- Manchester City 2–0 Brentford
- Manchester City 1–0 Brentford
- 0–0 draw
Losing Results Examples:
- Manchester City 3–0 Brentford (over 2.5 goals)
- Manchester City 2–1 Brentford (both teams scored)
Why Bettors Like This Market
- Better odds than simple BTTS or Over/Under bets.
- More specific prediction, ideal for matches where one team dominates.
- Useful for defensive or one-sided games (e.g. strong home favorite vs weak away team).
Betting Tips for “At Least One Team Not To Score + Total”
- Analyze Team Form
- Look at recent matches.
- If one team has multiple clean sheets or struggles to score, this bet is ideal.
- Consider Home vs Away Records
- Big home teams (e.g. Man City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid) often win to nil.
- Small teams away from home often fail to score.
- Use Expected Goals (xG) Stats
- Teams with low xG (expected goals) averages rarely score.
- Combine that with strong defensive opponents.
- Avoid Unpredictable Fixtures
- Derbies or cup matches can be chaotic and less predictable.
- Check Weather & Lineups
- Rainy or defensive setups = fewer goals.
- Missing attackers increases the “not to score” likelihood.
Example Betting Tip
Tip: In a fixture like Manchester City vs Burnley, betting on “At Least One Team Not To Score + Over 2.5 Goals” makes sense because:
- City are strong offensively and often keep clean sheets.
- Burnley tend to concede heavily without scoring.
Possible winning scores: 3–0, 4–0, 5–0.
Odds are usually higher than a simple “Over 2.5 Goals” bet.