Both Teams to Score: How to Bet BTTS in Soccer
Both Teams to Score — almost always abbreviated to BTTS — is a yes/no prop bet on whether each side scores at least one goal during regulation. It is one of the most straightforward wagers across all the soccer bet types available at US sportsbooks, which is exactly why beginners and sharp bettors alike use it.
How Does a BTTS Bet Actually Work?
You are not picking a winner. You are simply answering a question: will both teams find the net before the final whistle? Back Yes and you win if Team A scores at least once and Team B scores at least once — the final scoreline and the winning side are irrelevant. Back No and you win if either team finishes with zero goals: a 1–0, 2–0, or 0–0 result all cash a BTTS No ticket.
Critically, BTTS grades on regulation time only — the standard 90 minutes plus referee-added stoppage time. A goal scored in extra time or a penalty shootout does not count toward BTTS settlement unless the market explicitly says otherwise. Always confirm the grading rules before you place the bet.
What Odds Can You Expect on BTTS?
Odds shift with team quality, recent form, and venue. A high-scoring Premier League clash between two attacking sides will price BTTS Yes closer to even money than a defensive knockout-round match. BTTS No tends to attract longer prices in open leagues and shorter prices when a heavy favorite is expected to keep a clean sheet. Because it is a prop market, the vig embedded in these lines is typically wider than you would find on a two-way total — factor that in when comparing value against an over/under goals line.
BTTS as a Parlay Leg
BTTS bets combine well with other selections. Most licensed US sportsbooks let you stack a BTTS Yes leg from a Champions League match with an over/under from an MLS game or even an NFL point spread. If you want to build a multi-leg ticket, read up on mixing soccer legs with picks from other sports before committing — parlays amplify both upside and risk.
Is BTTS Better Than Betting the Total?
Good question. An over 2.5 goals bet requires three or more goals to cash; BTTS Yes can win on a 1–1 scoreline. Conversely, over 2.5 can cash on a 3–0 where only one team scores, while BTTS Yes would lose that ticket. They measure different things, and experienced bettors sometimes combine them — BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 as a parlay — when they expect a genuinely open, high-scoring game. That combination pays more but requires both conditions to be met simultaneously.
Where to Bet BTTS in the US
BTTS markets are widely available at licensed US sportsbooks. Caesars is highlighted for its depth of soccer coverage; you can check the full Caesars soccer market review for specifics. FanDuel and DraftKings both carry BTTS on most top-tier fixtures — see the FanDuel soccer betting overview if you are weighing a first deposit. Availability depends on your state; roughly 30 states had legal online sports betting as of early 2025, while states like Texas, California, and Georgia do not yet offer legal options.
For a broader grounding in all the wager types you will encounter, the soccer betting basics section covers everything from moneylines to Asian handicaps in plain terms. Must be 21+ (18+ in some states). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.