When it comes to football betting, two popular markets offered by bet365 Sport are the Each Way First Goalscorer and Anytime Goalscorer bets. While both involve predicting which player will score, they differ significantly in structure, payout, and strategy.
Here’s a detailed look at the differences between the two.
1. Each Way First Goalscorer Bet
An Each Way First Goalscorer bet is a unique bet type that combines two separate wagers into one. The bet is split into two parts:
– First Goalscorer: This part of the bet is placed on a player to score the first goal in the match. If the selected player scores the first goal, the bet wins.
– Anytime Scorer (Each Way Part): The second part of the bet is an each-way component, where the player must score at any point during the match. However, this part of the bet typically pays out at reduced odds, often around 1/3 or 1/4 of the original odds, depending on the bookmaker’s terms.
Example:
Suppose you place a £10 Each Way First Goalscorer bet on a player at odds of 10/1. Your total stake would be £20 (£10 on First Goalscorer and £10 on the Each Way part).
If your player scores the first goal, you win both parts of the bet.
If the player does not score the first goal, but scores later in the match, you only win the Each Way part, with the payout at the reduced odds.
2. Anytime Goalscorer Bet
An Anytime Goalscorer bet is more straightforward. It involves betting on a player to score at any time during the match, regardless of whether it’s the first goal, the last goal, or any goal in between.
Example:
If you place a £10 bet on a player to score anytime during the match at odds of 5/2, and that player scores at any point, you win the bet.
Key Differences Between Each Way First Goalscorer and Anytime Goalscorer Bets
1. Bet Structure:
– Each Way First Goalscorer: Two-part bet (First Goalscorer + Anytime Goalscorer at reduced odds).
– Anytime Goalscorer: Single bet on the player to score at any time during the match.
2. Payout Potential:
– Each Way First Goalscorer: Offers potentially higher returns if the player scores first, but also provides some return if they score later due to the Each Way component.
– Anytime Goalscorer: Typically has lower odds compared to the First Goalscorer market, as it’s easier for the player to score at any time than to score the first goal.
3. Risk vs. Reward:
– Each Way First Goalscorer: Higher risk due to the need for the player to score the first goal for the main part of the bet, but the Each Way part offers a safety net.
– Anytime Goalscorer: Lower risk, as the bet only requires the player to score at any time during the match.
When to Use Each Type of Anytime/Each Way First Goalscorer Bet
An Each Way First Goalscorer Bet is ideal for when you believe a player has a good chance of scoring first, but you also want some coverage if they score later in the game.
An Anytime Goalscorer Bet is a safer option when you’re confident a player will score but aren’t sure when it will happen during the match.
A Real-Life Example of Anytime Goalscorer vs Each Way First Goalscorer Betting Options
Let’s use a real life example from bet365 Sport to showcase the differences in initial cost and returns when it comes to the two similar bets.
We have picked Chelsea’s England international star Cole Palmer to score against Swiss side Servette for this particular example.
We are going to use a £5 unit stake for each bet and the odds shown were those available at the time of writing with bet365 Sport.
Example One – Anytime Goalscorer Bet
In the Anytime Goalscorer market, Cole Palmer is rated as the Chelsea player most likely to score at any time. He has odds of 2.10 to find the net in this game.
Therefore, as a single bet, this bet would cost us £5 to put on and would offer a potential return of £10.50 should Palmer score at any time.
Example Two – Each Way First Goalscorer Bet
However, with the Each Way First Goalscorer bet, a couple of things are different. Firstly, with this bet, we need to cover the To Score First and To Score at Anytime options. This means that we need 2x our unit stake. So this bet for a £5 unit stake would cost £10 in total.
The odds on Cole Palmer to score the first goal (which is the odds used for this market) are 5.00. It is also worth noting here on the bet slip that the each way option, if selected, offers ⅓ of the stated odds on unlimited places.
So just to be clear what you are betting on here. You are placing the following two bets: –
- £5 on Cole Palmer to score the first goal in the game at odds of 5.00.
- £5 on Cole Palmer to score any other goal in the game other than the first goal at ⅓ of the First Goal odds.
As with all each way bets, there are two ways you can earn a payout from this bet.
In the first scenario, let’s say Palmer does indeed score the first goal of the game. In this case, you would win both the First Goalscorer and Each Way part of the bet for a total return of £36.66. (£26.66 profit)
In the second scenario, if Palmer does not score the first goal of the game, but then goes on to score any other goal in the game, your first goalscorer bet would lose, but your anytime goalscorer bet would win. In this scenario, you would be paid out £11.66. (£1.66 profit).
If Palmer fails to score, then both your bets loses.
Conclusion
Understanding the difference between these two types of bets can significantly enhance your betting strategy. The Each Way First Goalscorer bet offers the potential for higher returns with added complexity, while the Anytime Goalscorer bet provides a straightforward, lower-risk option.
Choosing the right bet depends on your confidence in when a player will score and your appetite for risk.
