What It Means: “Team 2 To Score Goal 1”
This type of bet is sometimes referred to as “Team 2 to Score First Goal” or “Team 2 to Score at Least 1 Goal”, depending on the platform. Most commonly, it means:
- You are betting that Team 2 (the away team or the second-named team in the fixture) will score at least 1 goalduring the match.
- It does not matter when they score (first, second, or last), as long as they score at least once.
- If Team 2 fails to score, the bet loses.
Important: This is different from betting on “Team 2 to win” or “Team 2 to score first.”
Example with a Team
Let’s say we have this match:
Chelsea (Team 1) vs Liverpool (Team 2)
You want to bet on “Team 2 to Score Goal 1”:
- If Liverpool scores at least 1 goal in the match, your bet wins.
- Example outcomes:
- Chelsea 2 – 1 Liverpool → Win (Liverpool scored 1 goal)
- Chelsea 0 – 3 Liverpool → Win (Liverpool scored more than 1 goal)
- Chelsea 1 – 0 Liverpool → Lose (Liverpool did not score)
- Chelsea 0 – 0 Liverpool → Lose (Liverpool did not score)
Factors to Consider Before Betting
- Team’s attacking strength
- Look at Liverpool’s recent matches: average goals scored, top scorers, injuries, etc.
- A team with strong forwards has a higher chance to score at least once.
- Opponent’s defense
- Check Chelsea’s defensive record. If they concede often, Team 2 has a higher chance to score.
- Match context
- Is it a league match, cup, or friendly?
- Do both teams need a win, or might one play defensively?
- Form and stats
- Check recent head-to-head matches.
- Look at goals per game for Team 2 in recent fixtures.
Betting Tips
- Pick teams that consistently score
- Teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, or Bayern Munich are more reliable for scoring bets.
- Avoid low-scoring defensive teams
- If Team 2 is struggling or facing a strong defensive team, it’s riskier.
- Check key players
- Injuries to main forwards or strikers can reduce the chance of Team 2 scoring.
- Combine with other bets for better odds
- You could combine Team 2 to score 1 goal with “Both Teams to Score” (BTTS) for higher payouts if confident.
Example Bet Slip
- Match: Chelsea vs Liverpool
- Bet: Liverpool to score at least 1 goal
- Odds: 1.50 (example, varies by bookmaker)
- Stake: $10
- Outcome: Liverpool scores 2 goals → Win → $15 payout