BTTS, short for both teams to score, is one of the bets Vietnamese football fans use most outside Asian handicap. It asks a simple question: will each side score at least once? The result and the margin do not matter.
That makes it a different kind of football bet. You are betting on how a match is played, not who wins it. This guide explains the yes and no sides, combined versions such as both teams to score and win, the settlement rules, and what makes goals at both ends more likely.
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Key takeaways
- A yes bet wins if both teams score at least once; a no bet wins if either team fails to score.
- The bet settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time; extra time and penalties do not count.
- Combined bets that add a match result pay more, but both parts must land.
What does BTTS mean?
BTTS stands for both teams to score. A yes bet wins when the home side and the away side each score at least one goal. The winner is irrelevant: 1-1, 3-2 and 2-1 all count.
| Final score | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | Loses | Wins |
| 1-0 | Loses | Wins |
| 1-1 | Wins | Loses |
| 3-0 | Loses | Wins |
| 2-2 | Wins | Loses |
Settlement rules
- The bet settles on regular time, including stoppage time.
- Extra time and penalty shoot-outs do not count.
- An own goal counts for the team it is credited to on the official result.
- The first-half version settles on the half-time score only.
Variants of the market
| Market | Wins if |
|---|---|
| Yes | Both teams score |
| No | One or both teams fail to score |
| Both score and win | Both teams score and your team wins, such as 2-1 |
| Both score, no draw | Both teams score and one side wins |
| Both score and over 2.5 | Both teams score and there are three or more goals |
| First half | Both teams score before half-time |
What makes goals at both ends more likely
- Two attacking sides with weak defences.
- Missing first-choice centre-backs or a goalkeeper.
- A match both teams need to win.
- Sides that score often away from home.
- Open, end-to-end styles in the league concerned.
When the no side makes sense
The no side is the quieter half of the market, and often the overlooked one. It suits a strong favourite at home against a side that rarely scores away, or a tense match between two cautious teams. Remember that one goal at each end, even a late one, ruins it.
BTTS vs over 2.5 goals
A 1-1 wins BTTS but loses over 2.5; a 3-0 does the opposite. If you expect both sides to score in a low-scoring game, this market fits better. Our over 2.5 goals guide explains the other market, and the over under guide covers every goal line.
Both teams to score in a parlay
These legs are common in weekend accumulators. Keep the slip short: three such legs at 1.80 pay about 5.8 times your stake, but every match must see goals at both ends. Megapari refunds a losing accumulator as a free bet under its rules and Crown88’s Safe Combo returns your stake as a free bet when one leg misses.
Live betting on goals at both ends
Once one team scores, the price on yes shortens, as only one more goal is needed. A side chasing the game late often opens up, which is when live prices can be worth a look.
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BTTS: frequently asked questions
What does BTTS mean?
Both teams to score: each side scores at least one goal.
Does BTTS include extra time?
No. It settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time.
Does an own goal count?
Yes, for the team it is credited to on the official result.
What is both teams to score and win?
Both teams score and your chosen team wins, such as 2-1.
Is BTTS the same as over 2.5 goals?
No. A 1-1 wins BTTS but loses over 2.5, and a 3-0 does the opposite.
What does a no bet mean?
That at least one team fails to score, including 0-0.
Bet only what you can afford to lose and set a deposit limit before your first bet. Our responsible gambling guide and the help numbers for Vietnam are there if betting stops being fun.
Sources
- Flashscore: BTTS meaning. www.flashscore.co.uk
- Betbazar: Football settlement rules. betbazar.helpjuice.com
- Megapari bonuses page. megapari.com
- Crown88 home page. crown88.live
- Crown88 promotions. crown88.live
- Crown88 VIP Club. crown88.live
- 1Win bonuses page. 1win.com
- 1Win promotions page. 1win.com
- 1xBet home page. 1xbet.com
