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What do BTTS, GG and NG mean in betting?

BTTS means both teams to score. GG usually means both teams score, while NG means no goal for at least one team. BTTS Yes and GG are normally the same idea.

Answered by Samuel Mensah Betting expert

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Direct answer

Meaning in plain English

BTTS, GG and NG

BTTS means both teams to score. GG usually means both teams score, while NG means no goal for at least one team. BTTS Yes and GG are normally the same idea.

Quick example

How it works on a bet slip

BTTS Yes wins if a match ends 1-1, 2-1 or 3-2. It loses if the match ends 1-0, 2-0 or 0-0.

Key points

What to check before placing it

1 Both teams need at least one goal for BTTS Yes or GG.

2 The final winner does not matter.

3 BTTS No or NG wins if one or both teams fail to score.

Examples

Winning, losing and rule cases

Case	Result	Why
1-1	BTTS Yes wins	Both teams scored.
2-0	BTTS Yes loses	Only one team scored.
0-0	BTTS No wins	Neither team scored.

Common mistakes

What beginners often get wrong

Thinking both teams must score the same number of goals.
Assuming BTTS Yes requires over 2.5 goals.
Confusing GG with a match winner market.