What is “1 Goal Bounds” in Football Betting?
In sports betting, Goal Bounds (sometimes called Correct Score Range or Total Goals Range) is a market where you predict the total number of goals in a match will fall within a specific range.
- “1 Goal Bounds” means the total number of goals scored in the match will be exactly 1 goal.
- If the match ends with 0 goals or more than 1 goal, the bet loses.
So it’s basically a bet that the game will be low scoring, with only one goal scored in total.
Example Team and Match
Let’s take Manchester United vs Newcastle United as an example:
- Team Form Analysis:
- Manchester United has been scoring 0–1 goal per match in their last 5 games.
- Newcastle United has been scoring 0–1 goal per match as well.
- Both teams are defensively strong, meaning low-scoring games are likely.
- Goal Bounds Bet:
- 1 Goal Bounds → You bet that the match will end 1-0, 0-1, or any combination that sums up to 1 goal.
- Possible Outcomes for Your Bet:
- Manchester United 1–0 Newcastle → Win
- Manchester United 0–1 Newcastle → Win
- Manchester United 0–0 Newcastle → Lose
- Manchester United 2–0 Newcastle → Lose
When to Consider 1 Goal Bounds
- Defensive Teams: Both teams have low scoring stats.
- Poor Attack Records: Teams struggling to score.
- Tight Matches: Matches expected to be competitive with few scoring opportunities.
Betting Tips
- Check Recent Form: Look at last 5–10 matches of both teams for goals scored.
- Head-to-Head Record: See if matches between the teams are usually low scoring.
- Consider League Trends: Some leagues have naturally fewer goals (e.g., Serie A) than others (e.g., Bundesliga).
- Watch for Absences: Missing key strikers or attackers increases the chance of low-scoring games.
- Combine Bets for Safety: Consider betting “0–1 Goal Bounds” to increase the chance of winning if you expect a very low-scoring match.
Example Betting Slip
- Match: Manchester United vs Newcastle United
- Bet: 1 Goal Bounds
- Odds: 5.50 (example, varies by bookmaker)
- Stake: $10
- Payout if Win: $55