Both teams to score (BTTS) is a bet on whether both sides score at least once. BTTS yes wins on 1-1, 2-1 or 3-2. BTTS no wins if either team fails to score, including 0-0 and 2-0. The result doesn't matter, only whether each team scores.
How BTTS is settled
- BTTS yes wins if both teams score at least one goal each.
- BTTS no wins if one or both teams fail to score.
- Own goals count for the team credited with the goal.
- Most bookmakers settle on 90 minutes plus injury time, not extra time or penalties.
BTTS combinations
| Bet | Wins on | Loses on |
|---|---|---|
| BTTS yes | 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 | 0-0, 1-0, 2-0 |
| BTTS no | 0-0, 1-0, 3-0 | 1-1, 2-1 |
| BTTS and home win | 2-1, 3-1, 3-2 | 1-1, 1-0, 1-2 |
| BTTS and over 2.5 goals | 2-1, 2-2, 3-1 | 1-1, 3-0 |
Combinations pay more because more has to go right. Like bet builders, the parts are linked, so the price isn't simply the two prices multiplied.
What a fair BTTS price looks like
If you know roughly how many goals each team is expected to score, you can estimate the chance that both score. This table uses a standard goals model that treats each team's scoring as independent. Real matches aren't quite that tidy, so use it as a guide.
| Home expected goals | Away expected goals | Chance both score | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 0.6 | 24.8% | 4.02 |
| 1.2 | 0.9 | 41.5% | 2.41 |
| 1.5 | 1.1 | 51.8% | 1.93 |
| 1.8 | 1.3 | 60.7% | 1.65 |
| 2.2 | 1.6 | 71.0% | 1.41 |
If a bookmaker offers BTTS yes at a bigger price than the fair odds in the right row, that's a sign of value, as long as your goal estimates are sound.
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BTTS in accas and bet builders
BTTS legs are popular in accumulators because the odds look modest and safe. They're still close to a coin flip in many matches, and every leg you add multiplies the chance of a miss. Our acca guide shows how quickly the odds of landing drop.
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What does BTTS mean?
Both teams to score. A bet that each team will score at least one goal in the match.
Does a 0-0 win a BTTS bet?
Only BTTS no. A 0-0 means neither team scored, so BTTS yes loses.
Does extra time count for BTTS?
Usually not. Most bookmakers settle on 90 minutes plus injury time. Check the rules for cup matches.
What is BTTS and win?
A bet that both teams score and your chosen team wins. A 2-1 win pays, but a 1-0 win doesn't.