What Is “Any Other Score” in Football Betting?
Any Other Score (AOS) is a Correct Score market option.
It means:
You are betting that the final score will be anything NOT listed in the bookmaker’s score options.
So if the bookmaker lists:
- 1–0
- 2–0
- 2–1
- 3–1
- 1–1
- 2–2
…then Any Other Score includes all scores outside this list, such as:
- 4–0
- 4–1
- 3–3
- 5–0
- 0–4
- 1–4
- 2–4
- 4–2, 5–2, etc.
It also includes high-scoring draws like 3–3, 4–4.
AOS does NOT include scores listed in the main menu.
Why Bookmakers Offer “Any Other Score”?
Because it covers:
- Games expected to be high scoring
- Teams with strong attacks
- Matches with weak defensive teams
- Lopsided games where a heavy favourite may score 4+ goals
AOS odds are usually high (5.00 – 20.00) because the results are less common.
Example Using Real Teams
Let’s use Manchester City vs Luton Town as an example.
Imagine the correct score market shows:
| Score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City 1–0 | 8.00 |
| Man City 2–0 | 6.00 |
| Man City 3–0 | 5.00 |
| Man City 3–1 | 7.50 |
| Man City 2–1 | 8.50 |
| 1–1 | 9.00 |
| 2–2 | 15.0 |
| Any Other Score | 4.50 |
If you pick AOS (Man City to win by 4 goals or more)
You are betting on:
- 4–0
- 4–1
- 5–0
- 5–1
- 6–1
- 4–2
- 3–3 (if included in market)
Example Outcome
Final Score: Man City 5–1
Your AOS bet wins.
Final Score: Man City 2–0
Your AOS bet loses because 2–0 was listed separately.
When to Use “Any Other Score”?
Dominant Attacking Team vs Weak Team
Example:
- Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt
- Barcelona vs Almeria
- Man City vs Luton
These teams regularly score 4+ goals at home.
Leaky Defences on Both Sides
Teams that concede many goals:
- Leeds
- Norwich
- Sassuolo
- Augsburg
AOS becomes attractive for high-scoring draws or goal-fests like 3–3 or 4–2.
Cup Games With Mismatched Teams
FA Cup, Copa Del Rey early rounds = lots of 4–0, 5–1, 6–2 results.
Examples of AOS Bets
Example 1: Liverpool vs Sheffield United
If you expect:
- Liverpool to attack heavily
- Sheffield defence weak
You may take AOS:
Covers: 4–0, 5–0, 6–1
Does not cover: 3–0, 2–0, 3–1
Example 2: Inter Milan vs Salernitana
Inter often score 3–5 at home.
If the score ends:
4–1 → Win
3–0 → Loss
Example 3: Both Teams Are Poor Defensively
Example:
Granada vs Cadiz
If it ends:
- 3–3
- 4–2
- 5–3
AOS wins.
Smart Betting Tips for AOS
Check Team’s Scoring Form
- Does the favourite score 3+ goals often?
- Does the underdog concede 2+ regularly?
Use AOS With Bet Builder for Better Value
Example Bet Builder:
- Team Over 2.5 Goals
- Match Result: Team to Win
- Any Other Score
This improves odds safely.
Consider “Any Other Home Win” vs “Any Other Away Win”
Often listed separately.
- Any Other Home Win → Home team wins with 4+ goals
- Any Other Away Win → Away team wins with 4+ goals
This is safer than general AOS.
Avoid in Tight, Defensive Games
Don’t use AOS for:
- Atletico Madrid
- Juventus
- Mourinho teams
- Nigeria national team (low scoring pattern)
Use When Total Goals Line Is High
If Over 3.5 or Over 4.5 is heavily priced, AOS is a good value alternative.
Quick Summary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is AOS? | Any final score not listed in the correct score menu |
| Best for | High-scoring games / mismatched teams |
| Risk level | Medium–High |
| Why odds are big? | Rare results (4+ goals or 3–3 draws) |
| Works well with | Bet Builder, Over 3.5 goals |