Last Updated on 20/04/2026 by Andy Clark
Both teams to score and win — also written as BTTS & Win — is one of the more interesting football betting markets. It combines two separate outcomes into a single bet: a team must win the match, and both teams must score at least once. Get both right and the odds are noticeably better than backing the same team on a standard match result bet. Get either wrong and the bet loses.
It sounds straightforward. In practice, it is one of the trickier markets to win consistently — but also one of the most rewarding when you find the right fixture. This guide explains exactly how BTTS & Win works, when it wins and loses, how the odds are calculated, and how to find the best selections.
What is a Both Teams to Score and Win Bet?
A BTTS & Win bet has two conditions that must both be met:
- Both teams score at least one goal each
- The team you have backed wins the match
Both conditions must be satisfied for the bet to win. If either fails, the bet loses — regardless of how close the other condition came.
It is essentially two markets merged into one. The “both teams to score” part requires a goal from each side. The “win” part requires your selected team to finish with a higher score. The combined effect means the final scoreline must show your team winning, with at least one goal on each side — for example, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, 4-2 and so on.
A 1-0 win does NOT count as a winner on BTTS win — because only one team scored. A 2-2 draw does NOT count — because nobody won. A 2-1 win counts perfectly — both teams scored, and one team won.
BTTS & Win — Outcomes Explained
The clearest way to understand this market is to run through the possible scorelines:
| Final Score | BTTS & Win (Home) result |
|---|---|
| 1-0 to home team | LOSE — away team did not score |
| 2-0 to home team | LOSE — away team did not score |
| 2-1 to home team | WIN — both scored, home team won |
| 3-1 to home team | WIN — both scored, home team won |
| 3-2 to home team | WIN — both scored, home team won |
| 1-1 draw | LOSE — no team won |
| 2-2 draw | LOSE — no team won |
| 1-2 to away team | LOSE — away team won, not home |
| 0-1 to away team | LOSE — away team won but home did not score |
The pattern is clear: your bet needs a winning scoreline where both sides contribute. Clean sheets — however comfortable for the winning team — kill the bet.
Why Do Bookmakers Offer BTTS & Win?
The combined nature of the bet is why the odds are higher than a straight match result bet. A typical example:
A team priced at 4/5 to win a match might be 6/4 or even 2/1 to win and both teams to score. The extra condition (the opposition scoring) introduces a genuine risk that justifies the better odds.
From the punter’s perspective, that extra risk is the trade-off for better value. From the bookmaker’s perspective, the house edge is still applied to both components of the bet.
How BTTS & Win Odds Are Calculated
A rough guide to the odds: bookmakers essentially combine the implied probability of the match result with the implied probability of both teams scoring.
If a team has a 55% chance of winning a game, and both teams score in roughly 45% of their games, the combined probability of both events is approximately 55% × 45% = ~25%, or around 3/1.
In practice, bookmakers do not simply multiply the two probabilities — they apply their own margins and adjust for correlations between the two markets. But as a starting point, understanding that BTTS & Win is a combined market helps explain why the odds are consistently higher than a straight result.
What Makes a Good BTTS & Win Selection?
This is where the real research begins. Three key factors make a fixture suitable for a BTTS & Win bet.
Teams that win but also concede
The ideal BTTS & Win selection is a team that wins regularly but has a leaky defence — or at least does not keep many clean sheets. A strong team that grinds out 1-0 wins is a poor pick. A team that wins 3-1, 2-1 or 4-2 regularly is a much better fit.
Look at the last six to eight games for the team you want to back. Count how many of their wins came with the opposition also scoring. If most of their victories came with a clean sheet, this is the wrong market. If most of their victories featured a goal from the other side, the BTTS & Win market is well-suited to them.
Opponents who score but cannot win
The other side of the equation is your team’s upcoming opposition. For the bet to win, the opposition must score at least once — but must not win the match. The ideal opponent, therefore, is a team that attacks enough to score but concedes more than they keep out. A team in the bottom half of the table that plays attacking football and loses regularly is exactly what you are looking for.
Avoid opponents with very poor attacking records — teams that rarely score in away fixtures — because even if your selection wins, the bet fails if the opposition cannot manage a goal.
Head-to-head trends
Some fixtures have consistent patterns. Certain rival pairs always seem to produce both teams scoring. Local derbies, games between well-matched mid-table sides and fixtures in leagues with high scoring rates (the Bundesliga, for instance) are natural places to look. Head-to-head records over the last four or five meetings are worth checking before committing to a BTTS & Win selection.
The Risks — When BTTS & Win Bets Lose
This market loses in more ways than a standard match result bet, which is why the odds are longer. There are three ways the bet fails:
Your team wins with a clean sheet. The most frustrating outcome — your selection wins comfortably, but the opposition fails to score. All the research pointed to a win, the win arrives, and the bet still loses because the scoresheet shows 2-0 or 3-0.
The match is a draw. Even a score of 2-2 — with both teams having scored — loses the bet because neither team won.
The opposition wins. Your selection loses the game outright. The most straightforward failure.
Understanding these three failure modes is important when deciding how much to stake. BTTS & Win is not a market for large single bets — it works best as a component of an accumulator, or as a moderate-stakes single where the higher odds justify the additional risk.
BTTS & Win Accumulators
The BTTS & Win market is popular for accumulators. Combining three or four selections across different matches can produce odds of 10/1, 15/1 or higher — attractive returns for a small stake.
The logic is the same as a standard win accumulator: all legs must win. The difference is that each leg has two conditions, which means the acca is harder to land but pays proportionally more when it does.
At thatsagoal.com, we publish daily BTTS & Win tips alongside our standard accumulator selections. Our BTTS & Win double is typically one of the most popular bets on the site each week.
BTTS & Win vs BTTS — What is the Difference?
Both markets require both teams to score at least once. The key difference is the result:
| Market | Both teams must score | One team must win | Draw qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS (Yes) | Yes | No — result irrelevant | Yes |
| BTTS & Win | Yes | Yes | No |
A standard BTTS bet is simpler and easier to win — the result does not matter, so any scoreline where both sides score is a winner, whether it ends 1-1, 2-2, 3-1 or 4-2. The trade-off is shorter odds.
BTTS & Win has the extra hurdle of one team winning, which makes it harder but pays better. If you are confident a team will win and also believe both teams will score, BTTS & Win is the better-value market. If you are less certain about the winner but confident both teams will score, standard BTTS is the safer choice.
See our both teams to score tips for our daily standard BTTS selections.
BTTS & Win in a Bet Builder
The BTTS & Win market can also be used as a leg within a bet builder. Rather than selecting BTTS & Win as a standalone market, you might combine it with other selections from the same match — for example, adding an anytime goalscorer or a cards market alongside the BTTS & Win leg.
This approach can produce high-odds single-match builders where all the legs are within the same game, reducing exposure to results across multiple fixtures. Our bet builder tips page includes regular BTTS & Win components in our selections.
Free Bets for BTTS & Win Betting
Using a free bet on a BTTS & Win accumulator is one of the best uses of a new customer sign-up offer. Because the market returns better odds than standard match result betting, a £10 or £20 free bet on a BTTS & Win double or treble can produce a strong return without risking your own money.
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Both Teams to Score and Win — FAQs
What does BTTS & Win mean?
BTTS & Win stands for Both Teams to Score and Win. The bet has two conditions: the team you back must win the match, and both teams must score at least one goal. Both conditions must be met for the bet to win. A 2-1, 3-1 or 3-2 scoreline (in favour of your selection) would win. A 1-0 win or a draw would lose.
Does a 1-0 win count for BTTS & Win?
No. A 1-0 win means only one team scored, so the “both teams to score” part of the bet fails. The bet loses despite your selected team winning.
What happens if the game ends in a draw?
The bet loses. Even if both teams have scored (for example, 1-1 or 2-2), the “win” part of the bet fails because no team won the match.
Is BTTS & Win a good bet?
It depends on the selection. The market offers better odds than a straight result bet because it is harder to win — the opposition must score while still losing. When you find a team that regularly wins while conceding and an opponent that scores freely but cannot win, the value can be strong. See our BTTS & Win tips for daily selections.
What is the difference between BTTS and BTTS & Win?
A standard BTTS bet wins if both teams score regardless of the result — draws count. BTTS & Win requires one team to win as well. BTTS is easier to win but pays shorter odds. BTTS & Win is harder but pays more. See our BTTS tips page for standard BTTS selections.
Can I combine BTTS & Win with other bets?
Yes. BTTS & Win selections can be combined into accumulators, or used as a leg within a bet builder alongside other markets from the same game. See our football accumulator tips and bet builder tips.
Which leagues are best for BTTS & Win bets?
High-scoring leagues with open defensive records are naturally better for BTTS & Win. The Bundesliga, Scottish Premiership, Championship and Europa League group stages consistently produce more matches where both teams score. The Premier League is also well-suited, particularly in games involving attacking mid-table teams.
How do I find good BTTS & Win tips?
Our Both Teams to Score and Win tips page is updated daily with our selections. We look at recent form, head-to-head records, clean sheet rates and attacking records for both teams before making a selection.
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