What does total goals mean in soccer betting?
Total goals is the combined number of goals both teams score in a match. It is the base for over/under markets, and some sportsbooks also offer exact total or goal range bets, such as 2-3 goals.
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A 2-1 result has a total of three goals, and a 0-0 has a total of zero. Own goals count toward the total. Most sportsbooks count only regular time, so a goal in extra time would not change the result of the bet; always check the operator's rules.
For example, a sportsbook may offer exactly 2 goals at 3.40 (+240) and a range of 2-3 goals at 1.95 (-105). The range wins on more outcomes, so it pays less. A $10 stake on exactly 2 goals returns $34 if the match ends 1-1 or 2-0.
Team totals are a related option that count only one side's goals. Watch for quarter lines such as 2.25, which split your stake across two neighboring lines. Read the market name carefully, since first-half and full-match totals look similar on a bet slip.
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