“No Goal 4” in Football Sports Betting – Explained with Examples + Betting Tips

What is “No Goal 4” in Football Betting?

“No Goal 4” is a type of total goals bet. It means you are betting that the match will NOT have exactly 4 goals scored in total (by both teams combined).

• If the match ends with exactly 4 goals, you lose the bet.
• If the match ends with 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6… goals, you win the bet.

This is also sometimes called “Total Goals: Not 4” in some betting platforms.

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Example with a Team

Let’s use Manchester United vs Liverpool as an example:

• Suppose you bet “No Goal 4” on this match.
• Scenarios:
  1. Final score 1-1 → total goals = 2 → You win 
  2. Final score 2-2 → total goals = 4 → You lose 
  3. Final score 3-1 → total goals = 4 → You lose 
  4. Final score 2-1 → total goals = 3 → You win 

Notice: The total number of goals matters, not which team scores them.

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When to Use “No Goal 4” Bets

This type of bet is often used when:

1. The teams are defensive or inconsistent in scoring.
2. Recent matches rarely end with exactly 4 goals.
3. You want a safer alternative to exact goal bets like “Over 3.5” (which requires at least 4 goals to win).

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Betting Tips

1. Check team stats
   • Look at the last 5–10 matches of both teams. Count how often matches end with exactly 4 goals.
   • If it’s rare, “No Goal 4” can be a good value bet.
2. Check head-to-head stats
   • Some rivalries tend to produce high-scoring matches (e.g., Liverpool vs Arsenal often hits 4+ goals).
   • Avoid “No Goal 4” if historical matches often end with 4 goals.
3. Consider league averages
   • Some leagues like Serie A are low-scoring → “No Goal 4” is safer.
   • Some leagues like Bundesliga are high-scoring → more risky.
4. Use combined bets
   • You can combine “No Goal 4” with other bets like:
     • Both Teams to Score (Yes/No)
     • Under/Over 2.5 goals
5. Don’t rely on exact predictions
   • This bet avoids the exact score risk of betting on 4 goals. It’s a risk mitigation strategy.

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Quick Example with Odds

• Manchester United vs Liverpool
• Bet: No Goal 4
• Odds: 1.60
• Outcome:
  • Score: 2-1 → total goals 3 → win → payout = stake × 1.60
  • Score: 2-2 → total goals 4 → lose