”The Away team scores from a penalty” In Football Sports Betting Explained with Examples + Betting Tips

“The Away Team Scores from a Penalty”

This type of bet is a specific goal scorer or event bet. You are betting on the away team to score a goal from a penalty kick at any point during the match.

• It does not matter if they win or lose, just that they score via a penalty.
• If no penalty is awarded to the away team, or they miss, the bet loses.

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2. Key Rules to Remember

1. Penalty Must Be Scored – If the penalty is awarded but missed, saved, or blocked, the bet is lost.
2. Own Goals Don’t Count – If the home team accidentally scores an own goal from a penalty awarded to the away team, it usually doesn’t count unless your bookmaker states otherwise.
3. Substitutions – If a substitute takes and scores the penalty, the bet still counts.
4. Match Abandonment – If the match is abandoned before the penalty occurs, most bookmakers refund the bet.

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3. Example

Let’s say:

• Match: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
• Bet: Away team scores from a penalty (Manchester United)
• Outcome:
  • If Manchester United gets a penalty and scores → You win
  • If they get a penalty and miss → You lose
  • If no penalty is awarded → You lose

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4. Betting Tips

1. Check Team Stats: Some teams concede more penalties than others. Check home team’s defensive record.
2. Look at Penalty Takers: If the away team has a reliable penalty taker, this bet has higher chances.
3. Live Betting: Sometimes betting live after a foul in the box is safer if you’re confident a penalty will be awarded.
4. Bookmaker Odds: These bets usually have higher odds due to the specific nature of the event.