What does BTTS mean in betting? In our guide, we explain what BTTS betting is, different variations, how you can bet on it, and potential strategies.
What does BTTS mean in betting?
The abbreviation ‘BTTS’ stands for ‘both teams to score’. When you bet on the BTTS market, you are betting on whether both teams will score during a match.
BTTS betting on football
BTTS is a market that exists predominantly for football, as it is such a low-scoring sport and the chances of at least one of the teams not scoring is relatively high.
Some teams are more likely to return BTTS than others because of their style of play. For example, in the 2019/20 Premier League season, BTTS was a winner in 66% of Tottenham’s matches but just 37% of Crystal Palace’s matches.
Variations of BTTS bets
There are other options when it comes to betting on BTTS, too.
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BTTS in the first half – whether both teams will score in the first half.
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BTTS in the second half – whether both teams will score in the second half.
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BTTS in both halves – whether both teams will score in both the first half and the second half.
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BTTS & over 2.5 goals – whether both teams will score and there will be at least three goals in the match.
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BTTS & X to win – whether both teams will score and the team listed will win the match.
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Both teams to score two or more goals – whether both teams will score at least twice during the match.
How to bet on BTTS
You can bet on BTTS in the same way that you bet on any other market:
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On the sportsbook, navigate to the match that you want to bet on and open it. One of the most prominent markets will be called ‘BTTS’ or ‘both teams to score’.
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If you select ‘Yes’, you are adding a bet on both teams scoring to your betslip. If you select ‘No’, you are adding a bet on at least one team failing to score to your betslip.
You can put together a BTTS accumulator by adding multiple BTTS bets to the same betslip. Additionally, you can include BTTS bets in a more varied accumulator – perhaps by combining it with other win/draw/win selections.
It’s important to note that BTTS bets are only valid inside the normal time of a match. If, for example, a cup game ends 0-0 in extra time but finishes 1-1 after extra time, a ‘BTTS – Yes’ bet would still be a loser.
Why bet on BTTS?
There are a number of reasons why you might consider a BTTS betting strategy, including:
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Simple to understand: BTTS bets are straightforward, since you only need to predict if both teams will score or not.
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Easier to predict: While not always the case, it’s often simpler to predict whether both teams will score than an outright winner – especially if the two teams are closely matched.
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Can be added to accumulators: Both teams to score bets can usually be combined with other bet types, for such as accumulator bets, for more complex betting strategies with greater returns.
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In-play betting: BTTS are popular for in-play betting, which means you can place bets while the game is happening live.
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Multiple outcomes: BTTS betting doesn’t rely on a certain result or scoreline – you simply need both teams to score, so, outside of that, you can win the bet with multiple outcomes
BTTS betting strategies
Some BTTS betting strategies that might help increase your chances of winning a both teams to score bet include:
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Keep an eye on team news: Familiarise yourself with what’s going on in the team, such as injuries or suspensions to key players, as this may impact their performance – especially if they’re often among the goals.
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Check head-to-head records: Seeing how teams have performed against each other in the past can help. For instance, certain teams may struggle to perform against another, or if they’ve previously been evenly matched then it might suggest that both teams are more or less likely to score.
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Wait for the match to start: Betting BTTS in-play means you know the lineup and can see how things are looking during the match before making a decision. However, it’s worth noting that with this strategy, you won’t be able to bet on both teams scoring if there’s an early goal scored before you place your BTTS bet.
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Of course, there’s no way to guarantee a BTTS bet will come in, but by considering the match odds and both teams to score markets you include, you may improve your chances.
Where can I find tips for BTTS?
For insight and advice on which matches to back in the BTTS market each week, check out our BTTS tips. Whilst you’re at it, you might find our football betting tips handy too. Alternatively, are you ready to place a bet, BTTS or otherwise? Be sure to check out our current football odds!
Included a link to this blog category, but it doesn’t look like it’s been updated in quite a while so happy to remove if we don’t think we’re going to add any new tips?