What is “No Goal 1” in Football Betting?
“No Goal 1” is a type of match outcome bet where you are essentially betting that Team 1 (the home team) will not score any goal during the match.
- Team 1 = Home team
- No Goal 1 = Home team fails to score
- Outcome:
- If the home team scores even 1 goal, your bet loses.
- If the home team scores 0 goals, your bet wins, regardless of whether the away team scores or not.
It’s different from betting on the team to lose because the home team could still lose, draw, or even the away team could win—your focus is only on the home team failing to score.
Example with a Team
Let’s say we have:
Match: Chelsea (Home) vs. Manchester United (Away)
Bet: No Goal 1 (Chelsea will not score)
- Scenario 1: Chelsea 0 – 1 Manchester United You win
- Scenario 2: Chelsea 0 – 0 Manchester United You win
- Scenario 3: Chelsea 1 – 1 Manchester United You lose
- Scenario 4: Chelsea 2 – 0 Manchester United You lose
Notice: It doesn’t matter how many goals the away team scores, as long as Chelsea scores 0 goals, you win.
When to Consider Betting “No Goal 1”
This bet is good if you believe the home team is weak offensively or is up against a strong defense. Here’s what to look for:
Key Factors:
- Home team’s recent scoring form – Check if they’ve scored in recent games.
- Opponent’s defense strength – Strong defensive teams make this bet more likely to win.
- Injuries or suspensions – If key attackers are missing, the home team may struggle to score.
- Head-to-head stats – If historically the home team rarely scores against this opponent.
Example Analysis
Match: Leicester City (Home) vs. Liverpool (Away)
- Leicester has scored 0 goals in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Liverpool is very strong defensively, conceding only 1 goal in last 5 away matches.
- Key Leicester strikers are injured.
Betting No Goal 1 (Leicester fails to score) here has a good chance of winning.
Betting Tips
- Check statistics carefully – Don’t bet blindly on “No Goal 1”. Look at scoring trends and defensive records.
- Consider odds value – Sometimes the odds for “No Goal 1” are high because the home team is strong; weigh the risk.
- Combine with other markets – You can combine with “Under 2.5 Goals” for safer betting if the home team rarely scores.
- Avoid strong home teams – Teams like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, or Real Madrid at home are rarely goalless.