Goalscorer Betting
The goalscorer betting markets allow punters to bet on a particular player scoring a goal during a football match.
Three different markets – 1st, last and anytime
There are three variations of goalscorer betting with punters able to bet on 1st goalscorer, last goalscorer or anytime goalscorers. The 1st and last goalscorer markets generally offer higher odds than anytime goalscorer betting markets, with the latter offering lower odds but the opportunity to make more than one winning bet in a single match.
Example of goalscorer betting
Bet365 offers odds of 7/1 on Ryan Giggs scoring the first goal of a match between Manchester United and Arsenal. The same odds are offered on Giggs scoring the last goal of the match, while a goal at any time by Giggs pays out at 4/1. If a punter places a bet on Giggs scoring the final goal of the match at a price of 7/1 and Giggs obliges with a score, the punter will earn a payout at the specified odds.
The good odds on offer in the goalscorer betting markets encourage punters to place bets on several players scoring a goal during a match. This can be particularly useful in the anytime goalscorer betting markets, where a punter can earn a payout from several different players. Backing multiple players in the 1st or last goalscorer markets is a useful way of hedging bets, but will ultimately offer a lower return if one of the selections scores as predicted.
Statistical analysis will aid and abet punters
Although this betting market may sound rather simplistic, as there are dedicated strikers in all football teams, it is not always the star performers who put their team ahead. Bettors, with the right kind of information, will generally find value in this particular football betting market and we will show you how.
It is crucial to analyse the goalscorer betting market, and all other betting markets, for that matter, by
- Assessing which player in the team is the most likely to win the match
- Ascertaining which of the team members are generally responsible for penalties and free kicks
- Weighing up which of the on-field contestants are in fighting form
- Gauging which competitors have the best track record against the opposing team
- Earmarking the participant who, traditionally, scores the most goals for his team on a consistent basis
- Calculating which player offers the best value
- Scrutinising the established strengths and weakness of the opposition
- Ascertain what percentage of goals were scored by the top four
Another batch of statistics, that can prove invaluable, is the team’s total goal tally from the preceding season. It will not only furnish the bettor with the leading goal scorers and consequently the leading protagonists to fill the goalscorer betting berths in any given match but will also provide a useful insight into what percentage of total goals were scored by the top four.
It is then up to you, the bettor, to decide to run with the formidable four, or the rank outsiders, depending on which of the two groups managed to score the lion’s share of goals for the team!