What is Both Teams to Score Betting in Soccer?

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Guide on the "Both Teams to Score" (BTTS) soccer betting market, explaining the core rules, 90-minute regulation time limit, and the binary 'Yes' outcome.

Learn how Both Teams to Score betting works, including strategies and popular variations like Match Result & BTTS.

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is a straightforward betting market in soccer where you predict whether both sides will score at least one goal during a match. The final score is irrelevant; as long as both teams find the net within the 90 minutes, a ‘Yes’ bet wins.

Understanding BTTS

This market is accessible and varies in risk, making it popular for both new and experienced bettors. The concept is binary: you select “Yes” if you believe both teams will score, or “No” if you think at least one team will fail to score. For example, in a match between Manchester United and Chelsea, a scoreline of 1-1, 2-1, or 2-2 would result in a winning “Yes” bet because both teams scored,. However, a 0-0 draw or a 3-0 victory for one side would result in a loss.

Match Result & Both Teams to Score

One of the most popular variations is BTTS & Match Result. This market combines the traditional BTTS wager with predicting the specific winner of the game. To win this bet, two things must happen: both teams must score, and your selected team must win (or the match must end in a draw if you selected that option). While this increases the risk compared to a standard wager, it offers better odds because it requires a more precise prediction.

Other Variations

Beyond the match result, sportsbooks offer markets like BTTS in Both Halves, a high-risk option requiring both teams to score in the first and second half. There are also combinations like BTTS & Over/Under total goals.

To succeed, bettors often use specific strategies. In the 2024 MLS season, approximately 59.5% of matches had both teams scoring (BTTS). For 2025, while an official league-wide percentage hasn’t been published, many teams recorded BTTS rates between 60%-80%. This indicates the overall BTTS rate for the league is likely around 60% or higher. For example, teams like San Jose Earthquakes (~82%) and Orlando City (~76%) contributed to this high rate. The trend remains strong, with many teams consistently featuring games where both teams score.

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Lucas Portela

Lucas Portela

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