This is a simple kind of betting that is well suited for novices to football betting. Basically, all you have to do is identify a team in a given match that you expect to go for the full 90 minutes of play, plus injury time, without conceding a single goal. You bet on one side to keep a clean sheet for that particular match, and if they manage to prevent the opposition from scoring, you win. Like a variety of other betting markets, extra time and penalty shoot-outs are not included.

This betting market is considered as one of the best paid out, particularly in the premier league, with previous seasons recording up to 80% winning strikes. As a result, the odds offered for this market are often quite low. The betting options offered by bookmakers for this bet are:

1CS for the home team to maintain a clean sheet, and

2CS for the Away team to maintain a clean sheet.

For instance, in Swansea vs. Arsenal match, the odds offered for Swansea to keep a clean sheet are 16/5, and 2/1 for Arsenal. So, if you perceive that Swansea is in good form and you cannot see the home team conceding any goal, you can select 1CS for Swansea to keep a clean sheet. If Arsenal does not score during the match, you win.

Since the odds are less favorable, bookmakers often provide incentives such as money back offers, to pull punters to the market. For example, the bookie can choose to refund all losing Scorecast, Correct Score, Last Goalscorer and First Goalscorer bets on the match, if the game ends in a draw.

While many people win in this market, it is important to conduct research on the “Home” and “Away” performances of a team before backing them to keep a clean sheet. Strong teams like Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd have won more than 34% of their games, “To Nil” in previous seasons. Depending on new players, team morale, injuries and the abilities of the opposing team, you can confidently back your favorite team for this bet.