Both teams to score (BTTS) explained
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Both teams to score, usually shortened to BTTS, is a popular football market with a very simple question: will each team score at least one goal? The winner does not matter, and neither does the total number of goals.
How it works
You choose between two options.
- Yes: both teams score at least once during the match.
- No: at least one team fails to score.
A 1-1 draw, a 3-2 win and a 0-4 away win are settled as follows: the first two are Yes, and the third is No. A 0-0 draw is No. Because only the existence of a goal for each side matters, the market is easy to follow while watching a game, and it can be decided early. Once both teams have scored, the Yes bet has won regardless of what follows.
Settlement details
Check the rules of the provider you use, but the common conventions are:
- Only regulation time counts, which is 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shootouts are not included.
- Own goals count towards the team that benefits from them in most rules, but this can differ, so read the terms.
- If a match is abandoned before a result can be settled, bets are normally voided, unless the outcome was already decided.
Reading the price
Suppose BTTS Yes is priced at 1.80 and No at 2.00. The implied probabilities are 55.6% and 50.0%, so the market sums to 105.6% and the bookmaker margin is about 5.6 points. After removing the margin, Yes is about 52.6%. That is the market's estimate that both sides will score, not a promise. The implied probability guide explains the steps.
What influences the market
- Attack and defence quality. Two teams with strong attacks and weak defences make Yes more likely, while two defensive teams make No more likely.
- Absences. A key striker or goalkeeper out of the team changes the picture for one side.
- Match context. A team that needs a result may take risks and concede more, whereas a team protecting a lead may not.
- Competition style. Some leagues tend to produce more open games than others. Look at actual numbers, not reputation.
- Weather and pitch. Poor conditions often reduce goals.
Using form data
A useful starting point is how often each side has scored and conceded recently. If both teams have scored in 7 of their last 10 matches, that tells you the pattern in those 10 games. It does not tell you the next game will repeat it. Our match pages list the recent results for both teams and highlight when BTTS has landed repeatedly, so you can look at the facts yourself. Treat the numbers as context. Sample sizes of ten matches are small, and goals are lumpy.
Combining BTTS with other markets
Many providers offer combined markets such as BTTS and over 2.5 goals, or BTTS with a match result. These pay more because the outcomes must all happen, but they are correlated. If both teams score, the chance of over 2.5 rises. Prices should reflect this, yet margins stack up, so compare the combined price against the single markets before assuming it is generous.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a team that "always scores" will score against every opponent.
- Ignoring squad news that is published shortly before kick-off.
- Treating a high-scoring head-to-head from years ago as a reliable guide.
- Chasing losses after a 1-0 result, which is the classic way BTTS bets lose.
- Confusing BTTS with over/under. A 4-0 result is over 2.5 goals but also No on BTTS. See our guide to over/under totals.
Key takeaways
BTTS asks whether each team will score at least once. It is settled on regular time, priced with a margin like every other market and influenced by both attacking and defensive strength. Recent form is a fact about the past rather than a guarantee, and no pattern removes the risk.
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