What Does 38+ Match Throw-Ins Mean?

38+ Match Throw-Ins means you are betting that both teams combined will take at least 38 throw-ins in the match.

If the total throw-ins = 38 or more → your bet WINS
If the total throw-ins = 37 or fewer → your bet LOSES

This market counts all throw-ins from both teams during the entire regular-time match (90 mins + injury time).
Extra time is NOT included.

Example Team Used: Manchester United

Let’s use Manchester United vs Chelsea as the sample match.

Detailed Examples

Example 1 — Bet WINS

Manchester United throw-ins: 21
Chelsea throw-ins: 19

Total = 21 + 19 = 40 throw-ins

Since 40 ≥ 38,
Your 38+ throw-ins bet WINS

Example 2 — Bet WINS (Barely)

Manchester United throw-ins: 18
Chelsea throw-ins: 20

Total = 38 throw-ins

Since 38 = 38,
Your bet WINS

Example 3 — Bet LOSES

Manchester United throw-ins: 15
Chelsea throw-ins: 21

Total = 36 throw-ins

Since 36 < 38,
Your bet LOSES

Example 4 — Bet LOSES

Manchester United throw-ins: 17
Chelsea throw-ins: 19

Total = 36 throw-ins

Under 38 = Bet LOST

What Affects Throw-Ins? (Simple Breakdown)

Throw-ins increase when:

Fast-paced end-to-end games

More pressure → more forced clearances → more throw-ins.

Wing-play teams

Teams like Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool push the ball wide → more balls go out.

Poor pitch conditions

Bad turf = sloppy controls → more balls out of play.

Defensive teams under pressure

They often clear the ball to touchline to relieve pressure.

Betting Tips for 38+ Match Throw-Ins

Choose matches with attacking full-backs and wingers

Example teams:

Manchester United
Liverpool
Newcastle
Brighton

These teams attack from wide areas → more balls out → more throw-ins.

Avoid slow, possession-heavy teams

Teams like Manchester City or Barcelona often keep the ball well → fewer throw-ins.

Weather matters

Rainy matches → slippery pitch → more mis-controls → more throw-ins
Windy matches → crosses go out more

Derby matches are usually physical

Derbies = high intensity → lots of pressure → lots of clearances → more throw-ins.

Check previous head-to-head totals

If their last two games had 40+, 42+, 38+, 44+,
then 38+ is usually a safe line.

Quick Summary (Layman’s Version)

You need 38 or more throw-ins in the whole match.
Both teams’ throw-ins count together.
38 = win, 39 = win, 40 = win, etc.
Only 37 or less = lose.
More throw-ins happen in fast games, wide-play games, and physical matches.

“38+ | Match Throw-Ins” in Football Sports Betting Explained with Examples + Betting Tips