Betting on player props is one of the fastest-growing markets in football betting. Whether you are backing a star striker like Erling Haaland or a center-back dominant in the air, the goalscorer markets offer high excitement.
However, bookmakers often offer poor value on the Anytime Goalscorer (AGS) market by applying a lazy formula to the First Goalscorer (FGS) price. Our Goalscorer Calculator acts as a value converter. By inputting the FGS odds and the player’s position, it calculates what the Fair Anytime Odds should be. It also breaks down the math for Each-Way (E/W) betting, showing you exactly how much profit you make if your player scores the 2nd or 3rd goal instead of the 1st.
Goalscorer Calculator
FGS • AGS • E/WConvert First Goalscorer odds into Fair Anytime odds and calculate Each-Way returns.
Betting $20 Each-Way means: $10 on Win + $10 on Place.
How to Use the Goalscorer Calculator
This tool helps you make smarter decisions by revealing the “True Odds.” Follow these steps:
- Get the First Goalscorer Odds: Go to your sportsbook and find the odds for your chosen player to score First (e.g., 6.00).
- Select Player Position: This is crucial.
- Striker: They score often, so the gap between their FGS and AGS odds is smaller.
- Defender: They score rarely. If a defender scores, it is often the only goal of the game, so their FGS and AGS odds should be further apart.
- Enter Your Stake: Input your total wager amount.
- Analyze the Results:
- Fair Anytime Odds: Compare this number to your bookie. If the calculator says the fair price is 2.80 and the bookie offers 3.00, it is a Value Bet.
- Each-Way Analysis: Check the “Scenario B” box. This shows your net profit if the player scores, but not the first goal. This is your “safety net.”
Related Tools: If you want to combine a goalscorer with the correct score, use our Scorecast & Wincast Calculator. If you are building a multiple with several players, check the Bet Builder Calculator.
Real-World Examples: Finding Value & Each-Way Safety
Why use a calculator? Because math beats intuition.
Example 1: Spotting Bad Value on “Anytime” Bets
You want to bet on a Midfielder. The bookmaker offers:
- First Goalscorer: 9.00
- Anytime Goalscorer: 2.50
You input 9.00 into the calculator and select Midfielder. The calculator estimates the Fair Anytime Odds should be ~3.50.
Verdict: The bookmaker’s offer of 2.50 is a terrible deal. You are being underpaid for the risk. You should either skip the bet or play the First Goalscorer market instead.
Example 2: The Each-Way Strategy
You want to back an underdog striker at high odds (FGS Odds: 11.00). You bet $20 Each-Way ($10 Win / $10 Place).
- The calculation shows that the Place Odds are roughly 4.33.
- Scenario: Your player scores the 3rd goal of the game.
- Result: Your “Win” part loses (-$10), but your “Place” part wins. The calculator shows you still make a Total Profit of $23.30.
- This strategy allows you to profit even if your player isn’t the very first on the scoresheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an Each-Way Goalscorer bet?
An Each-Way bet consists of two equal stakes. The first half is on the player to score First. The second half is on the player to Place (usually meaning they score the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th goal). The Place part typically pays out at 1/3 of the original odds.
Do Own Goals count?
In 99% of bookmakers, Own Goals do not count for goalscorer markets. If the first goal of the game is an Own Goal, the “First Goalscorer” market usually rolls over to the second goal.
What is the difference between First and Anytime Goalscorer?
First Goalscorer (FGS): Your player must score the very first goal of the match. High risk, high odds.
Anytime Goalscorer (AGS): Your player can score at any point in the 90 minutes. Lower risk, lower odds.
What if my player doesn’t start?
First Goalscorer: If your player comes off the bench after the first goal has been scored, the bet is usually void (refunded).
Anytime Goalscorer: If your player plays any part of the match (even 1 minute), the bet stands. If they don’t play at all, it is void.