{"id":10581,"date":"2025-05-29T11:35:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=10581"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:35:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:35:22","slug":"%e2%9a%bd-what-are-excluded-goals-in-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/betting-guides\/%e2%9a%bd-what-are-excluded-goals-in-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Kenya, <strong>sports betting<\/strong> is more than just a game\u2014it&#8217;s a culture. With platforms like <strong>Bangbet<\/strong> leading the way, bettors are exploring different types of bets, odds, and markets. However, one term that is often confused is <strong>\u201cexcluded goals.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly are <em>excluded goals in football betting<\/em>? And how do they affect your bet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Excluded Goals Meaning in Betting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, <strong>excluded goals<\/strong> are <strong>goals that do not count<\/strong> toward the outcome of a specific bet due to the rules of the market you&#8217;re betting on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You place a bet on <em>Over 2.5 goals in 90 minutes<\/em>, and the match ends 1-1 in regular time but ends 3-1 after extra time.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your bet <strong>loses<\/strong> because only goals scored in the first 90 minutes are counted, and extra-time goals are <strong>excluded<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"10582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-6.jpg\" alt=\"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting? \" class=\"wp-image-10582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-6-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-6-150x144.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2696\ufe0f 90 Minutes Only Betting Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most <strong>common betting rules in Kenya<\/strong> and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note<\/strong>: Unless stated otherwise, <strong>most football bets<\/strong> (on sites like Bangbet.com) are based on <strong>\u201c90 minutes only\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goals in <strong>extra time<\/strong> and <strong>penalty shootouts<\/strong> do <strong>not<\/strong> count.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury time (a few minutes added at the end of each half) <strong>does count<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applies To<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match Result (1X2)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Goals (Over\/Under)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct Score<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handicap Betting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kicks-from-the-penalty-mark.png\" alt=\"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting? \" class=\"wp-image-10583\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kicks-from-the-penalty-mark.png 631w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kicks-from-the-penalty-mark-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kicks-from-the-penalty-mark-150x197.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kicks-from-the-penalty-mark-300x394.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udeab Goals Not Counted in a Bet (Examples)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the types of goals that might be <strong>excluded<\/strong> in specific bets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bet Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Excluded Goals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full-time Result (1X2)<\/td><td>Extra time &amp; penalties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First Half Goals<\/td><td>Any goals scored after halftime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Player to Score<\/td><td>Own goals (in most cases)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Penalty Shootout Bets<\/td><td>Goals in 90 minutes are excluded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wincast \/ Scorecast<\/td><td>Sometimes excludes its own goals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f1\ufe0f Betting Rules: Extra Time &amp; Penalties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>knockout matches<\/strong> (like the CAF Champions League or the World Cup), if you\u2019re betting on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To Qualify<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Win the Trophy<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Advance<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These markets <strong>include extra time and penalties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, standard markets like &#8220;Match Result&#8221; or &#8220;Total Goals&#8221; do <strong>not<\/strong>. Always read the bet description carefully on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/\"><strong>Bangbet.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/soccer_drill_image551.gif\" alt=\"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting? \" class=\"wp-image-10584\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Void Bets and Excluded Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a bet may be declared <strong>void<\/strong>\u2014this means the stake is returned and the bet is cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common causes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The player didn\u2019t start the match (in a &#8220;player to score&#8221; market)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The match was abandoned or postponed.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Betting rules violated (e.g., duplicate entries)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, even if goals were scored, they are <strong>excluded from the bet outcome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26bd Own Goal Betting Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most misunderstood issues in betting is <strong>own goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the rule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most betting markets, <strong>own goals do not count<\/strong> as a goal scored by a player in \u201canytime scorer\u201d or \u201cfirst goalscorer\u201d bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if Victor Wanyama scores an own goal, and you had a bet on him to score, it doesn\u2019t count\u2014your bet <strong>loses<\/strong>, unless he scores at the other end too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ball-inout.png\" alt=\"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting? \" class=\"wp-image-10585\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ball-inout.png 449w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ball-inout-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ball-inout-150x73.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kenyan Betting Insight: Stay Smart, Stay Informed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kenya&#8217;s fast-growing <strong>online<\/strong> <strong>betting<\/strong> <strong>world<\/strong>, understanding <strong>excluded goals<\/strong> helps you avoid frustration. Read the bet rules first if you\u2019re betting on EPL, KPL, or AFCON. It\u2019s not just about luck\u2014it\u2019s about strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Bet Smarter with Bangbet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a reliable and user-friendly betting platform in Kenya?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/promotions\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> is your ultimate betting partner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Instant Payouts<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Easy-to-use mobile app<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf81 <strong>Jackpots &amp; bonuses every week<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26bd <strong>Live betting on all major leagues<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, with <strong>clear betting rules<\/strong>, you always know where you stand\u2014no surprises about excluded goals or voided bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.co.ke\/welcome\/register.html\"> <strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> today and place your bet with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-664x1024.avif\" alt=\"\u26bd What Are Excluded Goals in Betting? \" class=\"wp-image-10586\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-664x1024.avif 664w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-195x300.avif 195w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-768x1184.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-997x1536.avif 997w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-1329x2048.avif 1329w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-150x231.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-300x462.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-696x1073.avif 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10-1068x1646.avif 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1730822265-theifab_web_drawings_laws-en-light-version-2024_web-10.avif 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfe Conclusion: Know the Rules, Win More Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding <strong>excluded goals in football betting<\/strong> gives you the edge. Whether it\u2019s <strong>90-minute only rules<\/strong>, <strong>extra time exclusions<\/strong>, or <strong>own goal policies<\/strong>, knowledge is power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Stay informed<br>\u2705 Bet responsibly<br>\u2705 Use trusted platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/bet-casino?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bangbet.com%2Fcasino%2FrenrenAgency.html%23%2Fauto%3Frand%3D0.259586101907314\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Kenya, sports betting is more than just a game\u2014it&#8217;s a culture. With platforms like Bangbet leading the way, bettors are exploring different types of bets, odds, and markets. However, one term that is often confused is \u201cexcluded goals.\u201d So, what exactly are excluded goals in football betting? And how do they affect your bet? 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