Bet9ja Betting Explainer: How to Bet on 1X2 & Goal/No Goal

If you’re looking to add extra value beyond a straight match result, the 1X2 & Goal / No Goal market is one worth understanding properly.

Found under Combined Markets on Bet9ja, this option allows you to combine who wins the match with whether both teams score or not. It’s a smart way to boost odds when you have a strong read on how a game is likely to play out.

But like most combined markets, success here comes down to research, not guesswork.

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What Is the 1X2 & Goal / No Goal Market?

This market combines two outcomes into one bet:

• 1X2 – Home win, Draw or Away win
• Goal / No Goal – Both Teams To Score (Yes) or Both Teams To Score (No)

For example:

• Arsenal to win & Both Teams To Score
• Brighton to win & No Goal (BTTS No)

Both parts must land for the bet to win.

Why This Market Offers Value

Straight match odds often feel short, especially when backing favourites. Adding BTTS or No BTTS allows you to express a stronger opinion on how the match will unfold, not just who wins.

This market is ideal when:

• You expect a strong team to win but concede chances
• You expect a dominant home side to win comfortably without conceding
• You’ve identified clear trends in goals scored or conceded

When to Back 1X2 & Both Teams To Score

This is best suited to matches where:

• One team is clearly stronger
• The underdog still has genuine attacking threat

A good example is Arsenal away at Bournemouth last week. Arsenal’s relentless attacking made them strong favourites, but Bournemouth’s home form told another story. Despite struggling for wins, they had recently:

• Scored four goals at Old Trafford
• Scored two at Stamford Bridge
• Shown they can hurt top sides going forward

Arsenal went on to win 3–2, making Away Win & BTTS a perfect fit.

When researching this angle, focus on:

• Recent goals scored at home vs away
• Whether the weaker side consistently finds the net even in defeat
• High-tempo matches involving attacking full-backs or open transitions

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When to Back 1X2 & No Goal

This option often provides excellent value when backing a strong side against an opponent that struggles to score, especially away from home.

Take Brighton vs Burnley last week. Brighton won 2–0, and the signs were there beforehand:

• Burnley had lost 8 away matches
• Only 1 away win and 1 draw all season
• Consistently low goal output on the road

In cases like this, backing Home Win & No Goal often makes more sense than chasing BTTS.

Key factors to check include:

• Away goals scored and conceded
• Away record in the league table
• Key attacking injuries or suspensions
• Whether the underdog tends to sit deep and struggle to create chances

Research Is Everything

This is not a market to play blindly. Before placing a 1X2 & Goal / No Goal bet, always consider:

• Recent form – not just wins, but goals for and against
• Home vs away splits – many teams perform very differently on the road
• Head-to-head history – some matchups consistently produce goals
• Team news – missing strikers or defenders can swing BTTS outcomes
• Match context – title races, relegation battles, rotation, or fatigue

Looking at the home/away league table is especially useful for spotting teams that struggle badly away from home.

Final Word

The 1X2 & Goal / No Goal market rewards punters who understand match dynamics, not just league positions. It’s about identifying how a team wins, not simply if they win.

Do the homework, read the trends, and use this market to add logic-driven value to your bets rather than chasing odds blindly.

Think you’ve spotted the right matchup? Explore the 1X2 & Goal / No Goal market under Combined Markets on Bet9ja and back your read of the game.