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First Goalscorer

Also known as: FGS

A bet on which player will score the first goal in a football match. If your selected player does not play, the bet is typically void and your stake is returned. Own goals usually do not count. First Goalscorer markets often carry high margins but can offer value when a key striker is underpriced.

Related Markets Terms

Winning Margin
A bet on the exact margin of victory or whether the match will end in a draw. Options are typically grouped (e.g., Home by 1, Home by 2, Home by 3+, Draw, Away by 1, etc.). Winning margin markets offer a middle ground between match result and correct score in terms of odds and difficulty.
Half-Time/Full-Time (HT/FT)
A bet on the result at both half-time and full-time. There are nine possible outcomes (e.g., Home/Home, Draw/Away, Away/Home). This market is particularly popular for identifying value in matches where a comeback is expected. Higher odds are available for less likely combinations like Draw/Away.
Player Props
Betting markets focused on individual player performances within a game. Examples include total points scored, assists, rebounds, passing yards, shots on target, or tackles. Player props have become increasingly popular due to the growth of daily fantasy sports and same-game parlays.
Correct Score (CS)
A bet on the exact final score of a match (e.g., 2-1). Correct score markets offer high odds because of the many possible outcomes, but they are extremely difficult to predict consistently. Some bettors use Poisson distribution models to identify value in correct score markets.
Last Goalscorer (LGS)
A bet on which player will score the final goal in a football match. Similar rules to First Goalscorer: bets are void if the player does not participate, and own goals typically do not count. Last Goalscorer is harder to predict and often offers slightly better odds than First Goalscorer.
1X2
The most common football (soccer) betting market where 1 = Home Win, X = Draw, 2 = Away Win. This is the standard three-way match result market. The 1X2 designation comes from traditional European betting coupons and is the basis for many other football betting markets.
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