What Does “Goal Number 1 – Own Goal” Mean?
This betting market focuses on how the first goal of a football match is scored.
When you select “Goal Number 1 – Own Goal”, you are betting that:
The very first goal in the match will be an own goal, scored accidentally by a defending player into their own net.
If any normal goal (by either team) is scored before an own goal, the bet loses.
When Does the Bet Win?
The first goal of the match is officially recorded as an own goal
It doesn’t matter which team benefits
Time of the goal doesn’t matter (early or late)
When Does the Bet Lose?
The first goal is scored normally by a player
No goals are scored at all (0–0 full time)
An own goal happens later but not as the first goal
Simple Examples
Example 1 – Winning Bet
Match: Arsenal vs Chelsea
- 12th minute: Chelsea defender deflects the ball into his own net
- Goal recorded as Own Goal
Result: Goal Number 1 – Own Goal WINS
Example 2 – Losing Bet
Match: Barcelona vs Sevilla
- 9th minute: Lewandowski scores
- 63rd minute: Sevilla scores an own goal
Result: First goal was a normal goal → Bet LOSES
Example 3 – Losing Bet
Match: AC Milan vs Inter
- Match ends 0–0
Result: No goals → Bet LOSES
Key Rules to Know
- Own goals are determined by official match statistics
- Deflections count as own goals only if credited as such
- VAR decisions apply
- Extra time and penalties do NOT count (unless stated otherwise)
Betting Tips for Goal Number 1 – Own Goal
- Expect Very High Odds
- Own goals are rare, especially as first goals
- This market is high risk, high reward
- Target High-Pressure Matches
- Derby games
- Relegation battles
- Knockout matches with nervous defenses
- Look at Defensive Weaknesses
- Teams with poor defensive records
- Frequent defensive errors or own goals in past matches
- Use Small Stakes Only
- This is best as a fun or side bet, not a main stake
- Avoid Heavy Favorites
- Dominant teams often score early themselves, killing the bet
Important Reminder
This market is unpredictable and based largely on chance. Always bet responsibly and avoid chasing losses.
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