First Goal Scorer Tips, Odds and Predictions
Looking for tips and predictions for the first goal scorer of each match? You’ll find them in the table below!
| BETTOR | PROFIT | YIELD | STRIKE RATE | LIVE BETS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P Profithunter | £7511 | 7% | 16% | 2  £1650 | |||
 t tomo22 | £2034 | 199% | 7% | 3 £4019 | |||
 JMadaza | £1568 | 181% | 44% | 3  £86 | |||
 s stuieclark | £1514 | 104% | 11% | 1 £104 | |||
 Hubert Krawczenko | £640 | 12% | 28% | 1 £140 | |||
Our expertly constructed algorithm is well-equipped to provide you with accurate and well informed predictions across several different betting markets. The algorithm’s strong track record coupled with our easy to use football accumulator makes your betting experience much easier.
Let’s take a closer look at first goalscorer tips.
First Goalscorer Tips and Predictions - Friday 17th to Monday 20th January
Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Danny Ings
Danny Ings has been at the absolute peak of his powers recently, netting an incredible 13 times in his previous 16 Premier League appearances to help fire Southampton up the table. The former Liverpool striker opened the scoring in a 1-1 draw at Wolves in the third game of this run, and it is significant that six of his last 11 goals have given the Saints a 1-0 lead.
West Ham United v Everton - Richarlison
Richarlison has made a bright start to life under Carlo Ancelotti, scoring in the defeat at Manchester City and grabbing the only goal of the game against Brighton last time out. The Brazilian international now has eight Premier League goals to his name this season, with half of these giving Everton a 1-0 lead, and he has netted on the road at all of the current top three.
Liverpool v Manchester United – Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane has proven time and again that he is the man for the big occasion, with Anfield strikes against Leicester, Manchester City and Everton this season simply adding weight to the argument. The Senegalese international has struck 11 times in the Premier League during the current campaign, firing Jürgen Klopp’s charges into a 1-0 lead on four occasions.
First Goalscorer Tips and Predictions - Friday 10th to Monday 13th January
Leicester City v Southampton – Jamie Vardy
Like the rest of his teammates, Jamie Vardy enjoyed his most recent meeting with Southampton, grabbing a hat-trick in the Foxes’ 9-0 demolition of the Saints. The Premier League’s leading scorer with 17 goals, the lightning-fast striker has also developed a recent habit of putting his side 1-0 up, doing so against Watford, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Manchester United v Norwich City – Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford was on target for Manchester United in their 3-1 victory at Carrow Road back in October, so Norwich will be only-too-aware of the threat that he poses. That strike was one of 17 that the 22-year-old has managed for his club in all competitions this season, with an impressive seven of these efforts serving to fire the Red Devils into a 1-0 lead.
Aston Villa v Manchester City – Raheem Sterling
It was Raheem Sterling who broke the deadlock when these teams last locked horns back in October, with his goal just after half-time paving the way for a comfortable Manchester City victory. The England international now boasts an impressive 20 goals for his club during the current campaign, with no fewer than eight of these putting Pep Guardiola’s side 1-0 up.
First Goalscorer Tips and Predictions - Friday 20th to Monday 23rd December
Hull City v Birmingham City – Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen has been a standout performer for Hull since the beginning of last season, weighing in with an incredible tally of 37 Championship goals. Even more impressive than his overall total, perhaps, has to be the youngster’s ability to fire his side into a 1-0 lead, something that he has done 16 times, and he also netted both goals in this fixture last term.
Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Diogo Jota
To say that Diogo Jota has been at the top of his game recently would be somewhat of an understatement, with the Portuguese international finding the net five times in his last three competitive appearances. What’s more, the first of his goals against both Brighton and Besiktas served to fire Wolves into a 1-0 lead, so Norwich have received fair warning.
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea – Harry Kane
Harry Kane has netted six times against Chelsea in the colours of Tottenham, with two of those strikes coming against a team managed by Jose Mourinho in what was a thrilling 5-3 win. The England captain has nine top-flight goals to his name during the current campaign, and three of the most recent six of his efforts have served to fire Spurs into a 1-0 lead.
What are You Betting On?
With this area of football betting, it’s as simple as it sounds. You bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
The final outcome has no bearing on whether your bet wins or loses. Your player’s team can lose, but if they scored first, your bet still wins.
What are First Goalscorer Predictions Based On?
These predictions are based on the player who scores the first goal of the match.
The predictions develop a likelihood for each player based on their track record, coupled with their position in the match.
What Should First Goalscorer Odds Look At?
What do the best betting tips look at?
Individual scorer betting is dependent on knowing these likelihoods - the right background and information is crucial to help the chance of winning your bet.
So, the best odds and free football tips are calculated by looking at:
- Current form
- Past match data and statistics
- Goals from past matches
- Player statistics
First Goalscorer Rules
What are the general rules most bookmakers follow?
- The own goal rule is that they do not count. The bet rolls on to the next goal
- Unless otherwise specified, the best usually runs for the full 90 minutes
- If no goals are scored, all bets usually lose
- A team’s top scorer will usually have shorter odds
- Defenders usually have higher odds
- Despite some short odds, this market is generally a generous one
- The player can score anytime during the match without it affecting the bet
Do these rules apply every time?
Some bookmakers may offer alternative versions.
This includes ones with bets excluded for penalties and extra time, for example, or anytime goalscorer bets.
How Profitable are These Type of Bets?
First goalscorer bets tend to be particularly popular, especially for matches featuring consistent goal scorers e.g. Harry Kane. The likelihood of one of them scoring a goal is high, so there’s a chance one of them will score the very first.
Although odds will vary between matches, there are some key points you can use as your baseline. For example, the team’s top scorer is more likely to have shorter odds, while more defensive players tend towards the opposite.
Another point worth noting is set pieces. Any player who takes a free kick or acts as penalty taker will usually offer shorter odds also (behind the team’s top scorer).
In general, whenever you make this kind of bet, whether its premier league, FA Cup or any other, the odds are fairly generous across players.
Like a double chance bet, odds vary depending on the match!
What is an Each Way Goalscorer Bet?
These types of bets are where:
- Half your stake is place on the standard first goalscorer bet
- The other half is where the rest of your bet is placed on the same player scoring the second or third goal
If no goals are scored, your entire bet loses.
Anytime Goalscorer Tips
What if a chosen player is guaranteed to score, but not necessarily first? Place an anytime scorer bet. This is a slight variation which can be easier to predict.
With the anytime goalscorer market, you have more chance of winning - as your player has more chances to score. However, this can make your bet less profitable. The fact that the ball will hit the back of the net at some point from one of the top goalscorers is usually a given!
However, these two markets are parallel, and share their similarities.
Correct Score Predictions
Looking for a different betting market? Our correct score tips will give you the best chance of accurately predicting the outcome of a particular football match.
Draw No Bet Odds
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The Acca Smacker
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Using our Acca Smacker makes the process run seamlessly - simply add each bet to your betting slip and your potential returns will update in real time accordingly. You can be flexible and combine a variety of bets from a range of different betting markets, and adjust based on your calculated returns. Alternatively, you can find individual market predictions such as correct score tips and predictions or anytime goalscorer tips and predictions.
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