Goal Number 1 – To Be Scored From a Direct Free Kick
In Football Sports Betting (Explained With a Team, Examples + Betting Tips)
What This Market Means
“Goal Number 1 – To Be Scored From a Direct Free Kick” means you are predicting that the first goal of the matchwill be scored directly from a free kick (not a rebound, not touched by another player).
If the first goal comes from:
- A direct free kick shot → Bet Wins
- Any other type of goal (open play, penalty, header, rebound, etc.) → Bet Loses
Using a Team Example (Realistic Scenario)
Let’s use Manchester City as the example team.
Manchester City has players like Kevin De Bruyne who are very strong free-kick takers.
Match Example:
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
What You Are Betting On:
You placed a bet that:
Goal Number 1 will be scored from a direct free kick.
Possible Match Scenario:
- 12th minute: Manchester City wins a free kick near the box.
- Kevin De Bruyne shoots directly from the free kick.
- The ball goes straight into the net without touching another player.
Result: Your bet WINS
Another Scenario (Losing Example):
- First goal comes from a header by Haaland
OR - De Bruyne takes the free kick → ball hits the wall → Foden taps it in
Result: Your bet LOSES (because the goal was not direct)
More Examples (Clear & Simple)
Winning Example:
- Team: Barcelona
- Player: Lewandowski
- Situation: Lewandowski bends a free kick directly into the net.
First goal = Direct free kick → Bet Wins
Losing Example:
- Team: Real Madrid
- Rodrygo takes a free-kick → goalkeeper saves → Bellingham scores rebound.
First goal = Rebound → Bet Loses
Important Rules to Know
- Only the first goal of the entire match matters.
- The free kick must be direct, not assisted or deflected by a teammate.
- Deflection off the wall or goalkeeper still counts as direct, as long as a teammate doesn’t touch it.
Betting Tips for This Market
1. Choose Teams With Strong Free-Kick Specialists
Teams with accurate free-kick shooters are great options:
- Manchester City (De Bruyne, Foden)
- Barcelona
- Inter Milan (Çalhanoğlu)
- PSG
- Real Madrid
2. Look At How Many Free Kicks a Team Wins
Teams with high ball possession and attacking pressure win more free kicks near the box.
3. Avoid Matches Between Defensive, Low-Foul Teams
If both teams play clean, free-kick chances will be fewer.
4. Check Weather Conditions
Rain or slippery pitch can help free-kick goals (ball curves differently).
5. Use Live Betting
If you see:
- A team getting lots of fouls around the 18-yard area
OR - The free-kick specialist is in top form
You can place the bet in-play for better accuracy.
6. Higher Odds = Higher Risk
This market is usually high odds (3.50 – 10.00 or more) because it’s rare.
Bet responsibly and use small stakes.
Quick Summary
| Condition | Outcome |
|---|---|
| First goal is a direct free kick | Bet Wins |
| First goal is a penalty, header, rebound, open play | Bet Loses |
| Free kick taken → touched by teammate before scoring | Bet Loses |