“Correct Score 1-3 (17 Way)” in football sports betting in detail, with examples and tips. I’ll make it simple and practical so you can understand and apply it effectively.
What is Correct Score Betting?
Correct Score Betting is when you predict the exact final score of a football match. Unlike “Match Result” betting (win/draw/lose), you must be precise, e.g., 1-0, 2-1, or 1-3.
It’s higher risk because guessing the exact score is difficult, but the odds are usually much higher, making it more rewarding.
Understanding “1-3 (17 Way)”
- 1-3 refers to the score you are predicting. In this case:
- Home Team scores 1 goal
- Away Team scores 3 goals
- 17 Way is the type of bet option on many betting platforms (like Bet9ja, 1xBet, SportyBet, etc.) where they offer 17 possible correct score outcomes for a match in one market.
Typical 17-way correct score list:
- 0-0
- 1-0
- 2-0
- 2-1
- 1-1
- 0-1
- 0-2
- 1-2
- 2-2
- 3-0
- 3-1
- 3-2
- 0-3
- 1-3
- 2-3
- 3-3
- Other score (depending on the bookmaker)
So, when you place a 1-3 (17 Way) bet, you are specifically betting that Home Team scores 1 and Away Team scores 3.
Example with Teams
Let’s say Arsenal vs. Liverpool:
- You analyze that:
- Arsenal at home is good but has weak defense.
- Liverpool is in top form and scores many goals.
You might predict 1-3, meaning:
- Arsenal scores 1 goal
- Liverpool scores 3 goals
If the final score ends 1-3, you win the bet.
If it ends 2-3, 1-2, or 3-1, you lose the bet.
Why “17 Way” Matters
- Some platforms offer “full correct score markets” (dozens of options), while the 17 Way is a simplified market covering the most likely scores.
- Betting on 17 Way reduces choice overload but still keeps decent odds for exact scores.
Betting Tips for Correct Score (1-3)
- Analyze Teams’ Attack and Defense
- Check average goals scored and conceded.
- Teams scoring 2-3 goals per game are good candidates.
- Check Recent Form
- If a team has won 3 of last 5 matches with 3+ goals, they’re more likely to produce a high-scoring game.
- Consider Head-to-Head Records
- Some teams tend to win with large margins against certain opponents.
- Look at Home/Away Performance
- Home teams often score fewer goals than away teams in certain leagues.
- Bet Smart, Small Stakes
- Correct score bets are risky; start with a small amount and only bet what you can afford to lose.
- Alternative Strategy: Combination Bets
- You can combine “1-3” with “Over 2.5 Goals” to increase chances if your bookmaker allows combo betting.
Quick Recap
- Correct Score: Predict exact match score.
- 1-3: Home scores 1, Away scores 3.
- 17 Way: 17 common score options offered by bookmaker.
- Tips: Analyze attack/defense, form, head-to-head, home/away performance, bet small.
If you want, I can make a table with the 17 Way market showing the odds for each correct score, including 1-3, with examples of which teams are more likely for each. That helps visualize it clearly.