The “both teams to score” bet, with yes / no options, is the option by which players can bet that both teams involved in the respective sporting event will manage to register.

Usually, online licensed bookmakers place this market in football and hockey offers..

It doesn’t matter which team scores the goals and own goals are taken into account. If the score is “white” or either team wins at zero, then those who opted for the “no” option to the “both teams to score” betting option will win.

The abbreviation for “both teams to score” is “BTTS”.

Those who bet on the “both teams to score” option must be careful when placing the bet on events that can take place with overtime (2×15 min) and penalties. The bet chosen, “both teams to score marks” is valid only during the regular 90 minutes.

When to choose “both teams to score”

As is obvious from the name of the betting option, “both teams to score” suggests that goals will be scored in that match by each of the two teams. Statistics play an important role, which means that it is essential not to bet on “yes” when two excellent teams are involved in defense.

The right strategy for a “both teams to score” bet involves choosing teams with clear inclinations to attack. Two teams that score constantly, but which also have some difficulties in defense. The chosen match must pass the following test to be included on the betting slip:

Statistics of goals scored / received for both teams;

The inclination towards an offensive game of the two teams;

Motivation for a positive result;

The presence of world class players on the field;

Lack of absences in the two offensive compartments;

Possible important absences in the two defenses.

Clearly you should not insist on teams that, in addition to a fierce attack, have a safe defense. A good example would be Liverpool this season. Or even Atletico Madrid, in the current season, but also in those under the command of Diego Simeone.

Do we choose “Both teams to score” or “over 2.5 goals?”

At a first analysis, if two teams have an offering goal difference (with many goals scored, but also conceded), then the prognosis “both teams to score” is an almost automatic solution. But we must not ignore another type of bet: “over 2.5 goals”. It has the advantage that it does not have to depend entirely on the successes of both bands. The match can end 3-0, 4-0 or 5-0, and our prediction, “over 2.5 goals”, to be the winner. “Both teams to score” is a goal-based tip, but it doesn’t apply to all situations. In a Real Madrid vs Osasuna match we will most likely see goals, but not necessarily at both ends.

Those who choose to select “no” to “both teams to score”, practically choose a safer option than “team x scores under 0.5 goals”. Even if the team you don’t see pointing to the table manages to do this, you still have a chance if you choose to play “both teams to score / NO”.