BTTS Meaning: What Does Both Team To Score Mean in Football Betting?

BTTS, meaning ‘Both Teams to Score’, is a football betting market where you predict whether both teams will score at least once during the regular 90-minute game or not. 

Types of BTTS Bets Explained

The BTTS market is fairly simple to understand – it means you’re betting on whether or not the two sides will score. Yet, there are several types of predictions you can make in a Both Teams To Score wager. 

BTTS Yes/No (GG/NG)

This is the most popular type of BTTS bet. For this variation, you simply predict whether both teams will score (GG), which is also popularly called “Goal Goal” in Nigeria, or whether they won’t score (NG). 

BetKing BTTS page showing GG/NG odds. Screenshot by Jay on 10/09/2026.

• BTTS Yes (GG): This means you’re betting on both teams to score, regardless of the final scoreline (e.g. 1-1, 2-1, 2-2). For example, if you tap “GG” @ 1.74 on the match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, and the final score is 2-1 for either team, you win. However, if the final score is 1-0, 0-1, or 0-0, you lose.
• BTTS No (NG): The meaning of Both Teams To Score No in football betting is that at least one team will not score. If the match ends 1-0, 0-0, or 3-0, your bet wins. For instance, if you bet on BTTS No @ 1.68 for the match between Sunderland and Arsenal, you win if one or both teams fail to score. At least one clean sheet gives you a win.

BTTS + Win

This bet allows you to combine a BTTS prediction with a prediction of the match winner.

BetKing BTTS + Win market for Chelsea vs Hull City. Screenshot by Jay on 10/09/2026.

• BTTS + Team A to Win: You bet that both teams will score, and Team A will win. For this Chelsea vs Hull City game in the screenshot, a bet on 1 & GG @ 2.85 means you are betting on Chelsea to win and both teams to score. You win if both teams score and Chelsea wins (e.g., 2-1, 3-2).
• BTTS + Team B to Win: Similar to the above, but you bet on Hull City winning. That is, 2 & GG @ 20.00.
• BTTS + Draw: You bet that both Chelsea and Hull City will score, and the match will end in a draw. For example, a 2-2 or 1-1 draw. That is, X & GG @ 8.40.

BTTS + Over/Under

This type of bet combines the Over/Under betting market with BTTS, meaning that for you to win, both teams have to score and you have to correctly guess whether the total number of goals scored in the match is more or less than a certain number (1.5, 2.5, 3.5 or 4.5). 

Bet9ja BTTS + Over 2.5 Market. Screenshot by Jay on 10/09/2026.

• BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals: You bet that both teams will score and the total goals will be more than 2.5. For example, a 2-1 or 3-1 result.
• BTTS & Under 2.5 Goals: You bet that both teams will score, but the total goals will be under 2.5. For instance, a 1-1 result.

Let’s say you bet on “BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals” on this Liverpool vs Fulham game on the Bet9ja app. For you to win this bet, both teams must score, and the total number of goals in the match must be 3 or more. If the match ends in 2-1, 2-2, or even 8-1, you win. However, if the match ends in 1-1, 5-0, or 0-0, you lose.

BTTS in Both Halves

In this case, you bet that both teams will score in both halves of the match. For example, if you bet on BTTS in both halves for this Liverpool – Fulham (GG/GG), you need at least one goal by each team in the first half and again in the second half.

Bet9ja BTTS Both Halves market. Screenshot by Jay on 10/09/2026.

That’s a total of at least 4 goals scored during the match (a minimum of two in each half, one by each team). I tend to avoid this variant because it’s risky, especially if one team is very strong defensively. Only a Bundesliga game involving Bayern and a high-scoring opponent is tempting enough for me.

Expert tip: We highly recommend checking the availability of the top players of both teams before placing a Both Teams To Score bet.

Both Teams To Score football bet: Do goals during extra time count? 

BTTS bets usually only take into account the regular 90 minutes of play, plus any stoppage time. Extra time or penalty shootouts in cup competitions are not typically included. 

For example, if you place a BTTS bet on an AFCON knockout match, only the goals scored during the regular 90 minutes of play would count. If you bet on both teams to score and the match ends 0-0 in regular time but ends 5-2 in extra time, it means you lost because the two teams failed to score during regular play.

Why is BTTS betting popular?

BTTS betting has gained immense popularity in Nigeria over the years because it’s a simple bet that doesn’t require in-depth knowledge of the teams or players. Yet, it brings excitement to the game and keeps you engaged until the final whistle, as even a late goal can change the outcome of your bet.

Plus, this bet is widely available on the top betting sites in Nigeria, with a wide choice of football matches to bet on, including league matches (from the English Premier League to the NPFL) and international competitions, such as AFCON or the World Cup.

Both Teams To Score: Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Simple and easy to understand	More risky than the simple Over/Under goals markets
Can be combined with other bet types	Not suitable for all matches
More predictable than 1×2 bets
Can be customised

Best Sites to Place BTTS Bets

When it comes to BTTS betting, some bookmakers tend to offer higher odds. Here are 3 of the best betting sites in Nigeria for BTTS betting:

1. 1xBet: This has become my favourite betting site for Both Teams To Score bets recently because of its highly competitive odds. I recently compared its BTTS odds on a UCL match and found that it offered higher odds than other betting powerhouses in Nigeria such as BetKing and Bet9ja.
2. Bet9ja: I have Bet9ja second on this list because they offer impressive BTTS markets (including combo markets) to make your betting experience even better. Many bookmakers offer only the ‘BTTS Yes or No’ market, but here you get different BTTS variants, including ‘BTTS + Over/Under’ and others, and the good thing is that they all qualify for betting with the Bet9ja welcome bonus.
3. BetKing: The BetKing coupon code gives you ₦1,000,000 in free bets whenever you create an account. You can use these free bets to place BTTS bets and win big.

BTTS Winning Tips from Our Expert 

As a seasoned football betting enthusiast, I’ve learned a few tricks to boost my BTTS success rate. Here are the main 5 factors I always consider to maximise my chances of winning on the Both Teams to Score market:

1. Team Form: Analyse both teams’ recent results, preferably their last 5 games. Focus on their attacking and defensive performances. Consider betting on teams that always score and concede goals.
2. Head-to-Head Records: Check their previous encounters and see how many times both teams scored at least 1 goal in their last five matches.
3. Team News and Lineups: Watch out for news of injured or suspended powerful strikers and defenders, as this can affect a team’s goal-scoring potential.
4. Match Importance: In important matches like a cup final, both teams might play more cautiously. So, before placing a bet, consider the match context and what is at stake for both teams.
5. Playing Styles: Some teams favour an attacking style, while others prioritise defence. Matchups between offensive-minded teams are more likely to produce BTTS results.

As you know, there is no guaranteed success in gambling, but when you carefully analyse these factors, you’ll significantly increase your chances of winning your bets.

Frequently Asked Questions about BTTS