Most punters know the standard 1X2 (Match Result) and Double Chance markets. You’re simply backing the home win (1), draw (X), away win (2), or a combination of two outcomes (1X, 12, X2) over 90 minutes.
But what if you could add a small twist that gives you extra insurance without turning the market into something totally different?
That’s exactly what the 1X2 Plus and Double Chance Plus markets do.
These markets work just like the regular 1X2/DC bets except for one key difference:
Woodwork counts as a goal.
That’s right – post and crossbar hits count as goals in 1X2 Plus and DC Plus.
So if your team hits the woodwork and the match ends goalless or in a way that normally loses your bet, it can still win or push if a woodwork strike happened along the way.
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What Does Woodwork Counting Mean in Practice?
In a normal 1X2 market, only actual goals – shots that hit the back of the net – count towards the final outcome.
In Plus markets, a woodwork hit (post or crossbar) is treated as if it were a goal for settlement purposes.
This doesn’t change the actual scoreline of the match, it just changes how Bet9ja settles the Plus markets.
For example:
- You back Man Utd + Draw (Double Chance Plus)
- Manchester United hit the post twice and go on to draw 0–0
- In the Plus market, those woodwork hits count, meaning the “Plus” condition is satisfied
- Your bet is a winner
That means you get extra insurance on bets if teams are creating chances and coming close — even when their forwards aren’t quite finding the net.
Why This Market Can Pay Off
Woodwork strikes are not that rare. Using data from StatMuse on Premier League woodwork hits this season:
- Manchester United have hit the woodwork 18 times
- Newcastle United have hit it 14 times
- Everton have hit it 12 times
Those are high numbers – suggesting these teams frequently create strong openings that just narrowly miss the net.
If you expect a game where one or both sides will dominate territory and shoot often, but may struggle to convert, the Plus markets can be a way to hedge that play.
For example:
- A game where United dominate but lack finishing polish
- Newcastle pepper the box but hit posts
- Everton facing a compact defence but firing shots that hit woodwork
In all those cases, unlike standard 1X2 or Double Chance, a Plus market can still treat those woodwork hits as goal equity.
Man Utd have hit the woodwork 18 times, four more than any other team this season.
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When to Consider 1X2 Plus & DC Plus
These markets tend to work best when:
• Two attacking teams meet
Both are creating chances, hitting woodwork, but neither may be clinical.
• A big team faces a low block
Shots and chances could be plentiful, but actual goals scarce – woodwork count helps.
• You suspect lots of pressure but few conversions
Teams that shoot a lot but struggle for cutting edge become good candidates.
• A team with known finishing issues meets a sturdy defence
Woodwork hits can act like a buffer.
In contrast, a match where neither side is likely to create strong openings might not benefit as much from the Plus angle.
How to Find These Markets on Bet9ja
- Click into a match you want to bet on
- Navigate to the Popular Markets tab
- Look for 1X2 Plus and DC Plus options
- Select your result and place your stake
Final Thoughts
These markets don’t replace standard Match Result or Double Chance bets — they complement them.
If you expect a game full of chances, pressure and near misses, the Plus markets give you another way to find value without needing every chance to be a goal.
They reward understanding of how a match is likely to play out – not just how it ends.
