What “Correct Score 3-0 (17 Way)” Means
In football betting, the “Correct Score” market means you are predicting the exact final score of the match — not who wins, but the precise number of goals scored by each team.
When you see “Correct Score 3-0 (17 Way)”, here’s the breakdown:
- “3-0” = You are predicting that one team will win the match by 3 goals to 0.
For example:- If you bet Arsenal to win 3-0 vs Chelsea, your bet wins only if the final score is exactly Arsenal 3 – 0 Chelsea.
- Any other score (e.g., 2-0, 3-1, 4-0, etc.) means your bet loses.
- “17 Way” = Refers to the 17 different possible score options offered in the “Correct Score” market by most sportsbooks (like 1xBet, Bet9ja, or SportyBet).
Examples of the 17 possible scores you can pick from include:0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 0-4, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 2-2, 3-2, 4-2, 4-3So “17 Way” means you can choose any one of these 17 specific scorelines to bet on.
Example:
Let’s use a real match example:
Match: Manchester City vs Everton
You place a Correct Score (17 Way) bet predicting:
Manchester City 3 – 0 Everton
Possible outcomes:
| Final Score | Result | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Man City 3 – 0 Everton | Win | Exact score predicted correctly |
| Man City 2 – 0 Everton | Lose | City won, but not by 3 goals |
| Man City 3 – 1 Everton | Lose | Wrong number of goals conceded |
| Draw (e.g. 0 – 0 or 1 – 1) | Lose | Wrong result |
| Everton 3 – 0 Man City | Lose | Wrong team scored 3 |
If the final score is exactly 3–0, your bet wins. Otherwise, you lose.
Why Odds Are High
Correct Score bets usually come with high odds because predicting the exact scoreline is difficult.
For example:
- Manchester City to win 3–0 might have odds like 8.50 or 10.00, meaning ₦1,000 can return ₦8,500–₦10,000.
Betting Tips for “Correct Score 3-0 (17 Way)”
- Check Team Strengths
- 3–0 is common when a strong attacking team faces a weak defense.
- Example: Manchester City vs Sheffield United, Real Madrid vs Mallorca, or Nigeria vs Lesotho.
- Review Recent Form
- If a team has been scoring 2–4 goals per match and conceding very few, a 3–0 scoreline is realistic.
- Look at Home Advantage
- Teams playing at home are more likely to win by wide margins (3–0, 4–0).
- Avoid Big Derbies
- Rival games (like Barcelona vs Real Madrid or Arsenal vs Tottenham) are unpredictable; 3–0 is less likely.
- Use “Correct Score Groups” as Safer Alternatives
- Some bookies let you pick “Team to win by 3+ goals” or “Win to Nil” for lower risk but smaller odds.
- Check Weather & Lineups
- Rainy weather, defensive team selection, or missing strikers can reduce goal chances — making 3–0 less likely.
Example Betting Scenario
Fixture: Arsenal vs Luton Town
- Arsenal average 3 goals per home game.
- Luton Town concede many away goals.
- Arsenal’s key attackers (Saka, Martinelli, Jesus) are fit.
Smart bet: Correct Score 3-0
Odds: 9.00
Stake: ₦1,000
Potential Win: ₦9,000
If the match ends 3–0, you win ₦9,000.
If it ends 2–0, 3–1, 4–0, etc. — you lose.
Final Tip
Use Correct Score 3-0 (17 Way) for occasional bets, not every match — it’s high risk but high reward.
You can also combine it with Match Winner or Over/Under bets in a system or combo ticket for balanced risk.