Our Anytime Goalscorer Tips back players to score at least once during the match. We usually prioritise players scoring every two games or better, with extra weight given to penalty takers, players in current form, and attackers facing vulnerable opposition.
This is one of the most popular football betting markets because it gives you a player-focused angle rather than a full match outcome. You do not need to predict the final score or even the winning team — only that your selected player finds the net during normal time. If you want broader daily selections around the same fixtures, you can also check our football tips hub and full football predictions page.
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- Correct Score Tips: Reserved for predictable matchups with clear playing patterns like Arsenal at home
- Shots on Target Tips: Player props for those averaging 1+ SOT in filtered matches against similar opponents
How Anytime Goalscorer Betting Works
An anytime goalscorer bet wins if your selected player scores at any point during the match in 90 minutes plus stoppage time. It does not matter whether they score first, last, or score multiple goals — one goal is enough.
This is different from a first goalscorer bet, which only wins if your player scores the opening goal of the match. Anytime goalscorer odds are lower, but the probability is naturally higher.
Important settlement rules:
- Own goals do not count
- Penalty shootouts do not count
- Extra time goals do not count unless the market says otherwise
- If your player does not take part at all, the bet is usually void and your stake is returned
That makes this one of the easiest football player markets to understand, especially compared with more specialised bets like correct score tips or multi-condition markets like BTTS and Win tips.
Our Selection Criteria
We do not just back the biggest name on the team sheet. Our anytime goalscorer picks are based on player role, scoring rate, matchup quality, and whether the odds still offer value.
- Scoring rate: Players scoring every 2 games or better (0.5+ goals per game)
- Penalty takers: Designated penalty takers get priority because penalties convert at a high rate
- Current form: Players with goals in recent games or strong shot profiles
- Opponent-adjusted record: We check how the player performs against similar-level opponents
- Expected minutes: Starting role matters as much as raw scoring talent
We also look closely at the opponent’s defence. A prolific striker facing a weak backline with poor central defending is far more attractive than the same player against a compact team that gives away very few central chances.
Player Profiles We Target
- Clinical strikers: Elite finishers with strong xG conversion and regular high-value chances
- Penalty takers: Adds hidden scoring potential even in average open-play games
- Set-piece threats: Players dangerous from corners and direct free-kicks
- In-form midfielders: Advanced players arriving late into the box on a scoring run
- Wide forwards: Attackers cutting inside and taking a high volume of shots
What We Avoid
- Players just back from injury
- Rotation risks and uncertain starters
- Poor scoring record against similar opponent types
- Players who have recently lost penalty duty
- Big names priced too short for the actual role they are playing
How to Pick Anytime Goalscorer Bets
The best anytime goalscorer bets usually come from players with the right blend of role, minutes, and opportunity. We ask a few basic questions before backing anyone:
- Are they likely to start?
- Are they central to the team’s chance creation?
- Do they take penalties, direct free-kicks, or attack set pieces?
- Is the opponent weak in the areas this player attacks?
- Do the odds reflect current form, or are they stale?
That is why this market is often stronger when paired with team analysis. If the match also looks good for over 2.5 goals or BTTS, the goalscorer angle can become even more attractive — though that does not always mean the value is still there at the price.
Understanding Goalscorer Odds
Anytime goalscorer odds reflect both scoring probability and bookmaker margin. The shorter the odds, the more likely the bookmaker thinks the player is to score.
- 1.50-2.00: Elite strikers in favourable matchups
- 2.00-3.00: Regular scorers or top attackers in tougher fixtures
- 3.00-5.00: Midfielders, secondary scorers, or less clinical forwards
- 5.00+: Defenders, central midfielders, and lower-probability scorers
Most UK punters will see these prices in decimal odds, but the same value logic applies whether you think in decimal, fractional, or even American odds. The key question is always the same: does the price underestimate the player’s real scoring chance?
Finding Value
Value exists when the odds do not fully reflect the player’s true scoring probability. A midfielder on a strong scoring run may still be priced like an outsider if the market has not fully adjusted to their role change, improved minutes, or recent form.
We also look for situations where team news creates a price edge. If a penalty taker remains in the side while another major scorer is rested, their anytime odds may suddenly become more attractive than usual.
Bookmakers, Offers, and Promotions
bet365 is one of the best places to place anytime goalscorer bets because it offers strong football market depth, player props, and useful in-play tools.
- Cash Out: Lets you reduce risk or take profit as the match develops
- Bet Builder integration: Combine goalscorer selections with team or player props in a bet builder
- Wide player market coverage: Anytime, first goalscorer, shots, shots on target, and more
If bookmaker features matter to you, you may also want to compare cash out betting sites, live betting sites, and safe betting sites.
Promotions can add value too, but always check the terms and conditions. For example:
- Free bet offers may require minimum odds
- Bonus bets may exclude some player markets
- Sign-up offers often come with qualifying-bet rules
Anytime Goalscorer Accumulators and Combination Bets
Anytime goalscorer selections can be used in accumulators, doubles, and same-match combinations, but they need more caution than simple match-result picks.
Common ways bettors use this market include:
- Anytime goalscorer doubles across two matches
- Goalscorer accumulators with two or three carefully chosen players
- Bet builder combinations pairing a scorer with shots or team-based markets
- Mixed multiples combining one goalscorer with lower-risk selections
This can create attractive odds, but variance rises quickly. A two-player anytime goalscorer acca can make sense. A five-player long shot usually looks better on the bet slip than it does in reality.
If multiples are your main focus, our accumulator tips, football treble tips, and guide to what an acca bet is are the best next pages to read.
Related Betting Markets
Anytime goalscorer bets sit alongside a few closely related markets:
- First goalscorer: Higher odds, but much lower hit rate
- Shots on target: Often a more stable player prop than backing the goal itself
- BTTS: Better for open games where both teams create chances
- Over 2.5 Goals: Better for matches expecting several goals without needing a specific scorer
- Win to nil or team to score first: More team-focused alternatives
That is why it is useful to compare this page with our shots on target tips, BTTS tips, and over 2.5 goals tips before deciding which market offers the best value.
How to Place Anytime Goalscorer Bets
Placing an anytime goalscorer bet is simple once you know where to look.
- Choose your match in the sportsbook
- Open the player or goalscorer markets
- Select the player in the anytime goalscorer market
- Add the selection to your bet slip
- Enter your stake and review the odds
- Place the bet
You can also add an anytime goalscorer pick to a bet builder or multi-bet if your bookmaker allows it.
Goalscorer Tips FAQ
If they do not play at all, the bet is usually voided and your stake is returned. If they come on as a substitute, the bet stands because they can still score.
No. Anytime goalscorer bets are usually settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time only. Goals in extra time do not count unless the market specifically says otherwise.
Anytime wins if your player scores at any stage of the match. First goalscorer only wins if they score the opening goal. Anytime offers lower odds but a much higher probability of landing.
Yes. You can back more than one player as an anytime goalscorer in the same match, but that increases your total stake and can still return nothing if neither scores.
No. The player must be officially credited with the goal. Own goals do not count toward an anytime goalscorer wager.
Not always, but penalty duty is a major positive because it adds an extra scoring route. It becomes especially valuable when the player also has strong open-play shot volume.