The Both Teams to Score market, or BTTS as we all call it, is a favorite for many here at Betbench. It keeps you in the game until the final whistle. But as you know, finding consistent value is the real game. It’s not just about picking leagues where everyone scores; it’s about finding where the bookies haven’t fully adjusted their odds.
Best Leagues for BTTS
These are the leagues where goals are often on the menu for both sides. The catch is that the odds here are usually short because everyone knows it. The skill is in picking the right matchups within these leagues, not just betting blindly. Here at Betbench we help you to spot the value bets on this market in our daily BTTS tips page.
- German Bundesliga: This is the classic. The league’s philosophy is built on fast, attacking football. Many teams employ a high press, which leads to turnovers in dangerous areas and chances for both sides. Even when Bayern Munich dominates, they often concede. You’ll find many mid-table clashes where both teams are strong going forward but a bit suspect at the back. That’s the sweet spot.
- Dutch Eredivisie: Very similar to the Bundesliga. There’s a huge emphasis on developing attacking talent, and defensive solidity often takes a backseat, especially outside the top two or three clubs. Games can be incredibly open, and it’s not uncommon to see 3-2 or 4-2 scorelines.
- Australian A-League: If you don’t mind the time difference, the A-League can be a goldmine for BTTS “Yes.” The quality gap between teams isn’t massive, and defending isn’t always the highest priority. The games are often entertaining and full of goals.
- Swiss Super League: Similar vibe to Holland. Teams play openly, games often have goals at both ends. Don’t underestimate it for BTTS value. Young talents and attacking setups are common.
- Belgian First Division A: Another league where caution can be thrown to the wind. You get a mix of technical skill and physicality leading to end to end stuff. Playoff formats sometimes add extra motivation for goals late in the season.
- English Championship: This is the wild west. Fixture congestion is brutal, squad depth varies wildly. One week a team looks solid, the next they collapse. Defensive errors are common, and the sheer pressure of promotion/relegation leads to open, frantic games. High BTTS hit rate is a staple.
Worst Leagues for BTTS Bets
On the flip side, these are the leagues where a 1-0 result is king. They are often more tactical and cagey. Here, you might find better value betting on No BTTS (NG).
- French Ligue 1: Outside of PSG, Ligue 1 has a reputation for being tight and defensive. Many teams are built on a solid defensive foundation first and foremost. Mid-table and bottom-half clashes can often be gritty, low-scoring affairs. It’s a league where tactical discipline often trumps all-out attack.
- Spanish La Liga 2 (Segunda División): This is a great one. Second-tier leagues are often much tighter than the top flight, and Spain’s is a prime example. The games are fiercely competitive, physical, and low-scoring. A BTTS “No” bet is often a very solid starting point for your analysis here.
- Greek Super League: Historically a low-scoring league. The top teams are built on very strong defenses, and the games, especially the big derbies, can be incredibly tense and tactical with few goals.
- Argentine Primera Division: Can be a real grind. Games are often tight, tactical battles with a premium placed on not losing. You see a lot of 1-0s and 0-0s. Finding consistent BTTS value is hard work here.
- Italian Serie A (Historically, but improving): Italy was the home of Catenaccio. It’s definitely opened up in recent years, especially at the top. Be wary of mid-table or relegation scraps. Some teams still build from a rock-solid defense first. Check the specific teams involved carefully, but pockets of low BTTS remain.
- Certain South American Leagues (e.g., parts of Brazil): Similar to Argentina. Physical, often interrupted by fouls, and tactics can prioritize defensive solidity over flair, especially away from home or in key clashes. Not always, but often enough to make me think twice before lumping on BTTS.
Key Things to Check in BTTS
- Team Style: This is huge. Forget the league average for a second. Is this specific team gung-ho? Do they leak goals like a sieve? Is their opponent known for scoring but also conceding? Two attack-minded or defensively weak teams? That’s BTTS heaven. Two ultra-defensive sides? Forget it.
- Home/Away Splits: Some teams are lions at home (score freely) but lambs away (concede lots). Others might be tight at home but open up more on the road. Look at how many BTTS hits each team has specifically at home or away.
- Motivation & Context: Is it a derby? Local pride often overrides tactics. End of season? Teams with nothing to play for might switch off defensively, or relegated teams might fold. Teams fighting relegation often become harder to beat at home.
- Fixture Congestion: Like in the Championship, teams playing their 3rd game in a week are far more likely to make defensive mistakes and look leggy. This boosts BTTS chances.
- Current Form & Injuries: Has a key defender just gotten injured? Is a striker suddenly on a hot streak? Is a team on a bad run, leaking goals? Form trumps long-term averages in the short run.
- The Odds: This is betting, after all. Just because a league is “good” for BTTS doesn’t mean the odds are always worth it. Sometimes the “tougher” leagues offer better value if you spot the right game where BTTS is more likely than the bookies think.
Leagues like Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and the English Championship are usually where I find consistent BTTS action because teams just go for it. Leagues like Greece, Argentina, and often France outside Paris make me work much harder for a winning BTTS ticket. Here, I pick my spots carefully. Always, always look deeper than the league reputation at the specific teams playing and their current situation.
