How Goal Will Be Scored – In Football Sports Betting
Explained With a Team in Details + Examples + Betting Tips
What “How Goal Will Be Scored” Means in Football Betting
This market lets you bet on the method of the next goal or any goal in a match.
You are predicting HOW a goal will be scored — not the team that scores, not the time, but the method.
Common options include:
- Header
- Shot from open play
- Penalty goal
- Direct free kick goal
- Own goal
- Volley
- Long-range shot
- Tap-in
Each option has different odds depending on the teams playing and their style.
Using a Team Example: Manchester City
Let’s use Manchester City as the team example.
Header
This means the goal must be scored with the player’s head.
- Example:
Man City win a corner → Rodri jumps highest → HEADS the ball into the net.
If you bet on Goal to be Scored by Header, your bet wins.
Shot from Open Play
A goal scored during regular play — not from a set-piece, penalty, or free kick.
- Example:
Kevin De Bruyne passes to Haaland → Haaland shoots with his foot → scores.
This counts as Open Play Shot.
Penalty Goal
Goal must come from a penalty kick.
- Example:
Man City win a penalty → Haaland scores from the spot.
Your bet wins if you backed Goal by Penalty.
Direct Free Kick
The player shoots directly from a free kick and scores.
- Example:
Man City win a free kick → Julián Álvarez scores directly.
Your bet wins if you selected Goal by Direct Free Kick.
Own Goal
A defender accidentally scores into their own net.
- Example:
Opponent crosses → Man City defender mis-kicks → ball goes into Man City’s net.
Your Own Goal bet wins.
MATCH EXAMPLES
Example Match: Manchester City vs Chelsea
| Method of Goal | What Happened | Bet Result |
|---|---|---|
| Header | Ake scores from a corner | Header – WIN |
| Penalty | Haaland scores a penalty | Penalty – WIN |
| Direct Free Kick | No free-kick goals | Direct Free Kick – LOSE |
| Shot from Open Play | Foden scores from a pass | Open Play Shot – WIN |
Betting Tips for “How Goal Will Be Scored”
Know the Team’s Strengths
- Teams like Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool score many open play goals.
- Teams with good set-piece takers (e.g., James Ward-Prowse teams) are good for direct free kick goals.
Check Tall Players & Corner Stats
If a team has:
- tall defenders
- strong wingers
- many corners per match
Then Header = good bet.
Penalty-Heavy Matches
Teams with aggressive attackers (like Liverpool or PSG) often win penalties.
Weather & Pitch Conditions
Wet conditions = more defensive errors → higher chance of own goal.
Consider Match Importance
- Big derbies → more fouls → possible free kick or penalty goals.
- One-sided matches → more open play goals.
Use Live Betting
If a team is dominating and winning many corners, you can bet Next Goal Method: Header.
Quick Summary
How Goal Will Be Scored = Predicting the method of the goal.
Examples include Header, Penalty, Direct Free Kick, Open Play, Own Goal, Volley, etc.