What is Total Goals Over 4 in Betting?

Total goals over 4 is a betting market where the bet wins if there are at least 5 goals in a match. For instance, scorelines like 3:2 or 4:1 mean the bet wins because the total goals are 5.

But what if the game has exactly 4 goals? Well, in that case, you don’t win or lose. You get your money back.

Note: As for applying this bet to different segments (1st half/2nd half), specific intervals, or individual goals, it’s usually not applicable. Unlike more regular totals, the high goal threshold of this bet makes it less suitable for these markets.

How to Calculate Total Goals Over 4

For example, let’s say you bet $100 on total goals over 4 with betting odds of 2.45 for the match between Brentford and Brighton. This means that you expect the match to end with 5 or more goals. Let’s say the match ends 4:2.

Your payout and profit are:

• Payout = $100 x 2.45 = $245
• Profit = $245 – $100 = $145

But if the game ended with exactly 4 goals, you’d get a refund. Less than 4 goals, and the bet is lost.

When ‘total over 4 goals’ is the game plan

How to Use Total Goals Over 4 with Parlay (Acca)

Parlays are bets that combine multiple events (2 or more) in one bet slip. The total odds are calculated by multiplying the individual odds of each event.

Considering adding a Total Over 4 Goals bet to your parlay? Be aware, this move significantly heightens both the risk and potential return. Games with 5 or more goals are not very common, and thus, this bet often loses.

But there’s a silver lining.

If the game ends with exactly 4 goals, you don’t lose your bet. Instead, it’s considered a push, and you get your money back. In a parlay, a push is treated as a win with odds of 1.

If you decide to add it to your parlay, here’s what you need to know:

1. Lose It All: If any game in your parlay ends with less than 4 goals, the entire parlay is lost.
2. Get a Refund: If a game ends with exactly 4 goals, that leg of the parlay is considered a push. Your total parlay odds are recalculated by removing the odds of the pushed leg.

Your parlay is recalculated with the new odds. If your original odds were: 4 x 1.6 x 2.2 = 14.08. And one of the events was a push, your new odds are: 4 x 1.6 x 1 = 6.4.

3. Win Big: If the game has more than 4 goals, your bet wins. And so does your parlay, if all the other events also win. For example, if you had a parlay with odds of 14.08, and you bet $60, your payout is: $60 x 14.08 = $844.8.

Remember: This isn’t a bet for the casual punter. It’s a challenging market that demands a deep understanding of the risks involved and a strong conviction about the outcome. If you’re not a seasoned bettor, it’s advisable to steer clear of this bet.

Betting on Total Goals Over 4

When it comes to betting on total goals over 4, the options are limited due to the rarity and unrealistic odds associated with such high-scoring games.

For instance, predicting that a single player will score 5 goals, or even that more than 4 goals will be scored within a specific timeframe, are all scenarios that are quite rare in football. As such, bookmakers often avoid offering these markets.

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