First Goalscorer Tips & Predictions

Our AI-powered first goalscorer tips are available for the biggest matches around the world. Among our most popular tips, you wager on the player to score the opening goal of a match.

We’re also here to help you understand first goalscorer betting rules, pros and cons, and where to find the best online bookies that take these bets!

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What is a First Goalscorer Bet & How Does It Work?

A first goalscorer bet is a wager on a specific player to score the first goal in a football match. You win your wager if the player you bet on is ruled to have officially scored the first goal but lose if any of the other players nets first. It’s an exciting bet to place and among our favourite football tips to offer.

Let’s say you bet £10 on Manchester City star Phil Foden to score first at odds of 7/1. You make £70 in profit if he bags the opening goal of the match, which usually only pays out if he scores in normal time. Of course, some other rules dictate payouts for first goalscorer bets and are crucial to know before you bet.

First Goalscorer Rules

If you’re betting on the first goalscorer market, it’s incumbent on you to understand and agree to the online betting sites rules for the wager. On the whole, these are fairly basic and easy to comprehend. Here are the most common rules to look out for.

Rule	What it Means
Must Score in Normal Time	Most first goalscorer bets only apply the standard 90 minutes + stoppage time. This means that first goals scored in extra time don’t typically count unless it’s an extra time/in-play wager.
Own Goals Don’t Count	Own goals generally don’t count toward the first goalscorer or anytime goalscorer markets. Instead, if the first goal in a match is an own goal, the next proper goal settles the first goalscorer betting markets.
Subs and Participation	If the player you back to score first comes on as a sub before another player scores the first goal, you lose. If they come on after, bookies may void your bet and return your stake.
Penalties	If you back a player to score first and they do so from the penalty spot, these are good for first goalscorer bets. But only if the penalty taker’s goal meets other rules such as being scored during normal time.

If you’re unsure about first goalscorer rules, have a read through them at the betting site you’re betting with. If these are unclear, ask for clarification from customer support before you place your bet on any first goal scorer predictions today.

The Pros & Cons of First Goalscorer Betting

Like most bets, there are ups and downs to this wager type that don’t always end when a player scores. Furthermore, even with the advantages gained from the use of our state-of-the-art AI models, it can still be tough to nail the player that nets first. But the rewards can often be worth the risk.

Pros of First Goalscorer Betting

Market Variety – You have a wide range of options to choose from in a game, with pretty much every major football match covered by top bookies.
Attractive Odds – Placing bets on our first goalscorer predictions could mean potential profits and substantial returns – even more so if you’re backing a player with high prices.
Easy and Exciting – This bet type is compatible across various leagues and competitions, demanding minimal research while offering a lot of excitement.

Cons of First Goalscorer Betting

High-Risk Ratio – The main drawback with the first goalscorer market is that it can be unpredictable, meaning a higher risk when compared to other football markets.
Can be Anticlimactic – Some 1st goalscorer wagers are settled early and not always with your player scoring first.
May Lead to More Betting – Whether your first goalscorer prediction is right or wrong, quickly settled bets may lead you to place more wagers at a faster pace.

How to Follow Our First Goalscorer Tips

Our experts crunch the stats and work with AI models to assess tangible factors including team tactics, attacking form, match conditions, and more. You can benefit from the 1st goalscorer tips that come from these efforts simply by visiting us regularly.

All of our tips are matched to top selections taken from goalscorer betting markets at top bookies. Whether it’s international or Championship predictions, they are always 100% free of charge. Make sure to bookmark this page to find us easier next time!

When Do You Release Your First Goalscorer Tips?

We endeavour to release our 1st goalscorer tips following the conclusion of the previous round of matches in each league. Our team works hard to turn around first goalscorer predictions for the Premier League and other competitions promptly, so it’s always a good idea to check in on us regularly.

If there is a certain match or competition you want to bet on, study league schedules to ensure you don’t miss out on our tips. We ensure that all predictions factor in stuff like injuries and last-minute changes to always ensure accuracy.

Where Should I Bet on First Goalscorer Predictions?

Ultimately, it’s up to you where you place your bets. But part of our strategy at BetIdeas is to match predictions and tips to the quality odds found at leading online bookies and betting sites in the UK. Here are some suggestions for top-rated sites that are best for 1st goalscorer bets.

bet365 – This site’s Soccer Substitute Guarantee pays your stake back as free bet credits if your 1st goal scorer is subbed before half-time.
BoyleSports – 1 Goal Ahead pays out your match-win bet instantly if any player on the team you backed scores first.
Betfred – Double Delight & Hat-Trick Heaven pays double and treble, if your first goalscorer nets twice or three times, respectively.
Spreadex – 1st Goalscorer Insurance pays your stake back as a free bet if your first goalscorer selection scores last in the match.
BetMGM – Excellent football betting site with some of the top 1st goalscorer betting markets in the industry.

We recommend matching our first goalscorer predictions to odds available at these bookies. It’s always a bonus if a site provides betting offers and special promotions, such as each way first goalscorer, for this market!

Other Betting Markets

Our expert team uses hi-tech AI models that predict more than just first goalscorer bets for players in form. Here are some top recommendations that offer some variety to your wagers.

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Card Betting Tips – Our card tips recommend wagers for the number of cards shown, who they are shown to, as well as booking points.
Win Tips – Get La Liga predictions to win El Classico and other to win betting markets for Europe’s leading competitions and tournaments.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Tips – Get the latest BTTS predictions for top matches in England and around the world.
Over/Under Goals Tips – Predictions for the total number of goals scored in a match to be over or under a threshold set by sports betting sites.
Accumulator Tips – Hot off the press acca tips for the best fourfold, fivefold, and 6+ bets to place on this week’s matches.

We cover even more here at BetIdeas. For instance, you can find wagers tailored to the top matches in the English Championship, or German Bundesliga. Explore the site to find what suits you best.

FAQs

Why offer free first goalscorer tips today?

We like to cater to what our readers want most, which means providing them with well-researched tips conducive to making informed betting decisions. At BetIdeas, we aim to increase your chances of winning with 100% free tips matched to the likes of first/anytime scorer odds, pinpointing the natural goalscorers and other players likeliest to make an impact on wagers.

Do own goals count as first goalscorer?

Own goals do not count as the first goalscorer in these types of bets. This is why you’ll never see them mentioned among our pre – match goalscorer betting tips. If an own goal is scored first, the next legitimate goal netted by a player – which applies to both sides – is considered the first goal for betting purposes.

What happens if your first goalscorer doesn’t start?

Many goalscorer selections are usually on consistent goal scorers in positive current form. Injuries or other external factors may change this, leading to a player not starting. Should you wager on a first goalscorer who doesn’t start the match, bookies usually void your bet and refund your stake. However, if they come on as a sub before the first goal is scored, your bet is active.

Do first goalscorer bets include extra time?

Generally speaking, online bookmakers usually cut off these bets at the end of injury time. Goals scored during regular time and stoppage time only count unless you have bet on in-play or extra time markets. Our first goalscorer tips for the likes of the EPL, EFL Championship predictions and other European leagues/competitions always account for this.

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