{"id":13708,"date":"2024-09-20T13:08:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T10:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13708"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:31:20","slug":"what-is-btts-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-btts-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Betting? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is a popular betting market in football where you predict whether both teams will score at least one goal each in a match. It&#8217;s a straightforward bet that can add excitement to watching a game, as you&#8217;re not concerned with the outcome, just the scoring. Perfect for fans who just want to see goals!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain what BTTS means, how it works, and what you need to know to make informed bets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What Does BTTS Mean in Betting?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">BTTS is an abbreviation for &#8220;Both Teams to Score&#8221;. When you place a BTTS bet, you&#8217;re predicting that both teams will score at least one goal each in the match. It doesn&#8217;t matter which team wins or what the final score is, as long as both teams find the back of the net, your bet wins. Simple, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">BTTS bets are typically presented as a binary &#8220;Yes&#8221; or &#8220;No&#8221; option:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">&#8220;Yes&#8221; means you think both teams will score.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">&#8220;No&#8221; means you think at least one team won&#8217;t score.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">So if you bet on &#8220;Yes&#8221; and the match ends 1-1, 2-1, 3-2, etc., you win. But if it finishes 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, etc., you lose because only one or neither team scored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How Does BTTS Betting Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Placing a BTTS bet is simple:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Find a football match you want to bet on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Look for the &#8220;Both Teams to Score&#8221; market, usually in the &#8220;Goals&#8221; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Select either &#8220;Yes&#8221; or &#8220;No&#8221; depending on whether you think both teams will score.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Enter your stake and confirm the bet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">If both teams score during the match, &#8220;Yes&#8221; bets win. If either or both teams fail to score, &#8220;No&#8221; bets win. The odds for each option reflect the likelihood of that outcome happening based on factors like the teams&#8217; scoring records, current form, and head-to-head history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">For example, in a match between high-scoring teams like Manchester City and Liverpool, the odds for &#8220;Yes&#8221; will be lower because there&#8217;s a higher probability of both teams scoring. Conversely, if one team is known for having a strong defence or the other struggles to score, the odds for &#8220;No&#8221; would be lower.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Difference Between BTTS and Score Betting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">BTTS betting is different from traditional score betting in a few key ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>BTTS Betting<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Score Betting<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Only concerned with whether both teams score, not the outcome<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Predict the exact score or result (team to win)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Simpler binary &#8220;Yes\/No&#8221; options<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Various score options like 1-0, 2-1, 0-0, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Odds based on scoring likelihood<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Odds based on result likelihood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Can win with any score as long as both teams score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Must predict the exact score to win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">While score betting offers the potential for higher returns if you correctly predict an unlikely score, BTTS bets have a higher probability of winning (thus, they&#8217;re safer) since there are many potential score lines where both teams find the net.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Understanding &#8216;Both Teams to Score No Draw&#8217; Bets<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">A common variation of BTTS betting is &#8220;Both Teams to Score No Draw&#8221; or &#8220;BTTS and Win&#8221;. In this market, you not only predict that both teams will score but also pick which team will win the match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">For example, if you bet on &#8220;BTTS and Manchester United to Win&#8221;, your bet only wins if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Both teams score at least one goal each<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Manchester United wins the match<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">If the game ends in a draw or Manchester United doesn&#8217;t win, you lose even if both teams scored. The odds for &#8220;BTTS No Draw&#8221; bets are higher than regular BTTS bets because you&#8217;re predicting two outcomes (both scoring and the winner) instead of just one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Other variations include &#8220;BTTS in Both Halves&#8221; where each team has to score in both the first and second half, and &#8220;BTTS and Over\/Under X Goals&#8221; where you predict both teams to score and whether the total goals will be over or under a certain number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Both Teams to Score (BTTS) &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What does BTTS mean in betting?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">BTTS stands for &#8220;Both Teams to Score&#8221;. When you place a BTTS bet, you&#8217;re predicting that both teams in a football match will score at least one goal each.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the difference between BTTS and score betting?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">In BTTS betting, you only predict whether both teams will score, without specifying the actual score or result. In score betting, you predict the exact score (e.g. 2-1) or the outcome (e.g. Team A to win).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Does BTTS include extra time?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Standard BTTS bets only apply to the scores during normal time (90 minutes + injury time). Most bookmakers don&#8217;t count goals scored in extra time. However, some may offer special &#8220;BTTS Including Extra Time&#8221; markets, so always check the specific bet rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What does &#8220;both teams to score no draw&#8221; mean?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">&#8220;Both Teams to Score No Draw&#8221; (or &#8220;BTTS and Win&#8221;) is a bet where you predict that both teams will score but also pick which team will win the match. For example, &#8220;BTTS and Team A to Win&#8221; means you think both teams will score but Team A will ultimately win the game. Your bet only wins if both those outcomes happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Can I get better at BTTS betting?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Yes, you can improve your BTTS betting by conducting thorough research. Study teams&#8217; recent scoring form, defensive records, tactical approaches, and head-to-head history. Look for high-scoring teams with leaky defences. Consider motivation and context too, as teams may be more conservative in high-stakes games. Be disciplined with your staking and don&#8217;t chase losses. Ultimately, practice and experience will hone your judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those interested in placing bets on football matches, our platform offers odds and options for all upcoming events. You can place your bet on our <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">football betting page<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><i>Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. 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