Scorecast Betting Ireland: How Scorecast Works
A scorecast combines two predictions in one bet: who will score the first goal, and what the final score will be. Both must be correct. Because both parts are genuinely difficult to predict, scorecast odds are typically very high — ranging from 12/1 to 50/1 or more for common selections.
Scorecast vs Wincast vs First Goalscorer: Comparison
| Market | Requirements | Typical Odds | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Goalscorer | Player scores 1st goal | 3/1–8/1 | Medium |
| Wincast | Team wins + player scores | 2/1–6/1 | Medium |
| Scorecast | First scorer + exact final score | 12/1–50/1 | High |
How Scorecast Odds Are Set in Ireland
The bookmaker multiplies the implied probability of the first goalscorer market and the correct score market, then applies a margin. The 2-1 home win is typically the most backed correct score and therefore often carries a slightly compressed price in scorecasts. Scores like 3-0 or 2-0 with the same first scorer tend to offer better value because they're less popular selections.
Scorecast Settlement Rules Ireland
Standard rules: own goals do not count as a first scorer; the bet settles on 90 minutes only (extra time and penalties don't change the scorecast result for most operators); if your named player doesn't appear in the match, the bet is void. Always check whether the operator uses "first scorer" or "anytime scorer" as the goalscorer component — a small number of operators offer anytime scorecast variants which are slightly easier to land.
Draw No Bet — if you back a team and the match draws, your stake is returned. Only a loss results in losing your bet. The draw is removed as a result that costs you money.
Yes — mathematically identical. AH 0 and Draw No Bet have the same settlement rules: draw = stake returned, win = win, loss = lose. The notation differs by market style.
Yes — because DNB includes draw insurance. The odds are lower to reflect the fact that you can't lose your stake in the event of a draw.
When you're confident in a team but worried about a draw. DNB reduces profit on a win but provides a safety net. Worth using when draw probability is high and the team's win margin is uncertain.
The DNB leg is treated as a void — stake for that leg is returned and it's removed from the acca. The remaining legs continue at adjusted odds.