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Correct Score Betting Explained

Bet types & conceptsCorrect score

Correct score asks you to predict the exact final score. It is hard to land, which is why it pays longer odds. This guide explains it with hypothetical examples only.

Key takeaways
  • You predict the exact final score.
  • A scorecast combines the correct score with the first goalscorer in one bet, paying even longer odds because both must be right.
  • No, unless stated.

What correct score is

You pick the exact final score — for example 2-1 to the home side. Only that precise scoreline wins, which makes it one of the higher-variance football markets.

Why it pays long odds

There are many possible scorelines, so each one carries a relatively low probability and a longer price.

Example. Backing 2-1 wins only if the match ends exactly 2-1 to your chosen side. A 3-1 or 2-0 result loses, even though your team won. See how odds work.

Scorecast & combinations

A scorecast combines the correct score with the first goalscorer, paying even longer odds. These are fun, high-variance bets best treated as small-stake plays.

Settlement

Correct score is settled on regulation time (90 minutes plus stoppage) unless a market clearly states it includes extra time. It pairs naturally with BTTS and the 1X2 result.

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FAQ

How does correct score betting work?

You predict the exact final score. Only that precise scoreline wins, which is why it pays longer odds than the match result.

What is a scorecast?

A scorecast combines the correct score with the first goalscorer in one bet, paying even longer odds because both must be right.

Is correct score settled including extra time?

No, unless stated. Correct score is normally settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time.

How we made this guide. This guide is written and maintained by the 1xRoll Editorial Team and explains the general, widely-accepted rules of the market. All examples are hypothetical and illustrate mechanics only — they are not predictions, betting advice or real odds. Specific rules can vary by event and operator, so always check the in-game or in-bet-slip rules. editorial approach · responsible-gaming policy

Last updated: 2026-06-15

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