KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A scorecast combines a first goalscorer pick with a correct score pick in one soccer bet.
• A wincast combines a first goalscorer pick with the match result (home win, away win) instead of the exact score.
• Both parts must win for the bet to pay; there is no partial payout for getting one part right.
• Own goals, non-starting players, 0-0 draws and extra time are handled by house rules that typically differ between sportsbooks.
• Scorecast prices are usually shorter than simply multiplying the two single prices, because the two outcomes are linked.

A scorecast bet is a soccer combination wager that asks you to predict two things about the same match: which player scores the first goal and the exact final score. It joins a first goalscorer bet with a correct score bet on a single ticket, and both parts must be right for the bet to win. A wincast bet works the same way, except the second part is the match result (Team A to win or Team B to win) rather than the exact score. Because each part is already a long-odds market on its own, putting them together produces prices that are often 20/1, 50/1 or longer. That is why the scorecast and wincast are popular with casual soccer bettors and why they are frequently misunderstood. This guide explains what each bet is, how it is graded, how sportsbooks typically treat own goals, non-starting players, substitutes and goalless draws, how the price is built, and the mistakes that most often lead bettors to expect a payout that never arrives.

What a Scorecast Bet and a Wincast Bet Are

A scorecast is two selections from the same match combined into one wager: a first goalscorer and a correct score. You might pick Player X to score the first goal and Team A to win 2-1. If Player X scores first and the match finishes 2-1 to Team A, the bet wins. If either part fails, the whole bet loses, in the same all-or-nothing way as a parlay or accumulator.

A wincast replaces the exact score with the result. Instead of naming 2-1, you name a first goalscorer plus the team that wins the match. Because there are only a few possible results but dozens of possible scorelines, a wincast is easier to hit than a scorecast and is priced shorter. The result part works like the home-win or away-win options in a soccer 3-way moneyline, judged over regular time.

Both bets are built from markets bettors already know. What makes them distinct is that the two parts are linked rather than independent. If a team’s striker scores first, that team is more likely to go on and win, so the outcomes move together. That link affects how the bet is priced, which is covered below. Some sportsbooks also offer an anytime scorecast (the player scores at any point, not necessarily first) and a last goalscorer version, but the classic form uses the first goal.

How a Scorecast Bet Settles

Settlement follows a simple core rule: both legs must win, judged on the official match result. The first goalscorer part is checked against who scored the first goal, and the correct score or match result part is checked against the final score. The detail is in the edge cases, and these are set by each sportsbook’s house rules, so the descriptions below show typical treatment rather than a universal standard.

Regular time only

Scorecast and wincast bets are typically graded on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shootouts usually do not count, even in knockout matches. A match that is 1-1 after 90 minutes and decided in extra time is graded as a 1-1 draw for this market, which means a wincast on either team loses.

Own goals

Most sportsbooks state that own goals typically do not count for the first goalscorer part. If the opening goal is an own goal, the first scorer is usually treated as the next player to score a goal that is not an own goal. The own goal still counts toward the final score, though, so it can affect whether the correct score part wins. Some operators handle this differently, so the rules page is worth reading before betting.

Non-starters and substitutes

If your chosen player does not take part in the match at all, many sportsbooks typically settle the bet as a single on the remaining part, meaning the correct score (or the match result for a wincast) at its own odds, while others void the whole bet. Players who come on as substitutes are usually live selections, but if they enter after the first goal has already been scored, treatment varies: some books void that part and some grade it as a loss.

Goalless draws

A 0-0 draw means there is no first goalscorer, so a scorecast or wincast cannot win. Any player selection loses, regardless of the score you predicted. If the match is abandoned and not completed within the timeframe set by the sportsbook, bets are commonly voided and stakes returned.

Scorecast and Wincast Payout Example

Suppose a sportsbook lists these hypothetical prices for one match: Player X (Team A) to score first at 5.00 (+400), Team A to win 2-1 at 9.00 (+800), and Team A to win at 1.80 (-125). Multiplying the two scorecast parts gives 45.00, but the sportsbook offers the scorecast at 34.00 (+3300), shorter than the simple product.

On a $10 stake, a winning scorecast returns a payout of $340, which is $330 profit plus the $10 stake. The implied probability is 1 ÷ 34.00 = 2.94%, compared with 2.22% for the multiplied 45.00. If Player X scores first but the match ends 1-0, or if the match ends 2-1 but a teammate scores first, the $10 stake is lost.

The hypothetical wincast for Player X plus a Team A win is offered at 7.50 (+650), against a multiplied 9.00. A $10 stake returns a $75 payout, which is $65 profit, with an implied probability of 13.33%. The wincast wins on any Team A victory in which Player X scores first, whether 1-0, 2-1 or 4-2, which is why it is priced far shorter than the scorecast.

Common Scorecast Mistakes and Misconceptions

The most common mistake is expecting a partial payout when one part wins. Getting the first goalscorer right but the score wrong pays nothing, unless the bettor placed a separate single on the scorer. A scorecast is one bet, not two.

Another misconception is that the price should equal the two single prices multiplied together. Because a player scoring first raises the chance that their team wins, the parts are positively correlated, so the true combined probability is higher than the product suggests, and sportsbooks shorten the price to reflect that, with their margin included on top.

Bettors also assume own goals and extra-time goals count the same as any other goal. They usually do not for this market, which is why reading the house rules before betting matters. Finally, long odds are not value by themselves: a 34.00 price still implies under a 3% chance, and most scorecast tickets lose.

How Scorecast Bets Are Offered and Read at the Sportsbook

At most sportsbooks, the scorecast is offered as a dedicated market inside a soccer match’s betting menu, usually near first goalscorer and correct score. You select a player and a scoreline, and the sportsbook generates a single combined price rather than asking you to build two legs yourself. A wincast is set up the same way, using a result instead of a scoreline. Coverage is widest for top soccer leagues and major tournaments, and availability varies by sportsbook and jurisdiction.

Reading the market well means looking at three numbers together: the first goalscorer price, the correct score or result price, and the combined price shown. Converting the combined price to implied probability shows how rarely the bet is expected to win, which is a useful check before committing a stake. Because these markets carry a margin on each part plus pricing for the link between them, they are typically among the more expensive ways to bet on a match. Treat them as small, entertainment-sized stakes within a planned budget, and never as a way to recover earlier losses.

Bettors who want a similar idea with more control can sometimes build their own combination with a same-game parlay builder, which applies its own correlation adjustment to legs from one match. The settlement rules for a builder ticket can differ from the dedicated scorecast market, particularly on own goals and non-starters, so the two should not be assumed to grade identically.

The scorecast sits on top of two simpler markets, so understanding each part separately makes the combination easier to judge. If you want a scoring bet that does not require the opening goal, an anytime scorer bet is the next step, and for a deeper look at why linked legs are priced differently, read about correlated parlays and how odds multiplication breaks down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does wincast mean?

A wincast is a soccer combination bet that pairs a first goalscorer selection with the match result. You pick the player who scores first and the team that wins in regular time. Both parts must be correct, so if your player scores first but the match is drawn or lost, the bet loses.

What is the difference between a scorecast and a wincast?

Both start with a first goalscorer pick. A scorecast adds the exact final score, such as 2-1, while a wincast adds only the winning team. Because a wincast wins on any scoreline where your team wins and your player scores first, it is more likely to win and is priced shorter than a scorecast.

What happens to a scorecast if my player does not play?

It depends on the sportsbook’s house rules. Many typically settle the bet as a single on the correct score at its own odds when the chosen player takes no part in the match, while others void the whole bet and return the stake. Check the rules page before placing the bet.

Do own goals count in a scorecast bet?

Own goals typically do not count for the first goalscorer part, so the next player to score a regular goal is usually treated as the first scorer. The own goal still counts toward the final score, which can decide whether the correct score part wins. Rules vary between sportsbooks.

Does a scorecast include extra time?

Usually not. Scorecast and wincast bets are typically graded on 90 minutes plus stoppage time only. Goals scored in extra time and penalty shootouts are normally ignored, so a knockout match that is level after 90 minutes is graded as a draw for this market.

Why are scorecast odds lower than multiplying the two prices?

The two parts are connected. When a team’s player scores first, that team becomes more likely to win and to finish with certain scorelines, so the combined outcome is more likely than independent multiplication assumes. Sportsbooks shorten the price to reflect that link and include their margin.