What “No Goal Number 1” Means
“No Goal Number 1” means the first goal of the match will not be a specific type of goal.
In this case, Goal Number 1 refers to the first goal scored in the match.
So when you bet No Goal Number 1, you are saying:
The first goal of the match will not be that type of goal.
If the first goal is scored in any other way, your bet wins.
For this explanation, let’s assume Goal Number 1 = Header
So the market becomes:
No Goal Number 1 – Header
Meaning:
The first goal of the match will NOT be scored with a header.
Explaining With a Team: Manchester City
Let’s use Manchester City vs Tottenham as an example.
Scenario for the Bet
You place a bet:
“No Goal Number 1 – Header”
You are predicting that the first goal of this match will NOT be a header.
How You Win
You win if the first goal is:
- A shot with the foot
- A penalty kick
- A free-kick shot
- A tap-in
- A long-range strike
- An own goal
- A deflected shot
How You Lose
You lose only if the first goal is scored with a header.
Match Examples
Example 1 — Bet Wins
Manchester City vs Tottenham
- 1st goal:
Julian Álvarez scores with a right-footed shot (15′)
Your bet: No Goal Number 1 – Header
The goal was not a header
Bet WINS
Example 2 — Bet Loses
Manchester City vs Tottenham
- 1st goal:
Erling Haaland scores a header from a corner (10′)
Your bet: No Goal Number 1 – Header
First goal is a header
Bet LOSES
Example 3 — Another Winning Example
- 1st goal:
Tottenham scores an own goal after blocking a shot (8′)
Your bet: No Goal Number 1 – Header
Own goal is not a header
Bet WINS
Betting Tips for “No Goal Number 1 – Header”
Pick Teams That Rarely Score with Headers
Teams like:
- Manchester City
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
These teams score most goals with short passes and ground shots, not crosses.
Avoid Teams That Use Many Crosses
Teams like:
- Atletico Madrid
- Chelsea (under certain managers)
- Brentford
They use tall strikers and cross often → higher chance of a header.
Check the Strikers
If the main striker is a strong header scorer (Haaland, Morata, Giroud), avoid the bet.
Study the Match Opening
Many first goals come from:
- defensive errors
- shots from distance
- tap-ins
Very few are headers, so the bet often has value.
Good for Live Betting
If the first 10–15 minutes show:
- Few crosses
- Ball on the ground
- Possession play
Then No Goal Number 1 – Header becomes even safer.
Summary
| What You Bet | Meaning | You Win When | You Lose When |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Goal Number 1 – Header | First goal will NOT be a header | First goal is any type except a header |