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What does correct score mean in betting?

Correct score means betting on the exact final score of a match. The selection must match both teams' goals exactly to win.

Answered by Samuel Mensah Betting expert

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Meaning in plain English

Correct score

Correct score means betting on the exact final score of a match. The selection must match both teams' goals exactly to win.

Quick example

If you bet 2-1 and the match ends 2-1, the bet wins. If it ends 2-0, 1-2 or 3-1, it loses.

Key points

1 Correct score has higher odds because it is difficult to predict exactly.

2 Most football correct score markets settle on 90 minutes plus stoppage time.

3 Own goals normally count toward the score unless the market rules say otherwise.

Examples

Case	Result	Why
Bet 1-0, match ends 1-0	Wins	The exact score is correct.
Bet 1-0, match ends 2-0	Loses	The winning team is right, but the exact score is wrong.
Bet 1-1, match ends 1-1	Wins	Both team scores match the selection.

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