A scorecast is a dual-prediction bet combining two specific outcomes in a single wager: the first goalscorer of the match and the exact final score. Both predictions must be correct for the bet to win. The combined odds are very high — typically 20/1 to 200/1 — reflecting the difficulty of predicting both elements correctly.
The odds are derived from both component markets. A player at 6/1 to score first combined with a scoreline at 8/1 for correct score gives a theoretical product of approximately 55/1 for the scorecast, often further adjusted for the correlation between the player scoring first and specific final scorelines.
Correlation benefit: a player who scores first makes certain scores more likely. If a prolific striker scores first, a 2-0 or 3-0 home win becomes more probable. Bookmakers account for this correlation when setting scorecast odds, sometimes making them marginally better value than two independent selections, and sometimes worse.
Practical appeal: scorecasts offer large returns from small stakes. A £1 scorecast at 80/1 returns £81. They are entertainment bets — the correct prediction of both components is inherently unlikely, but when it lands it delivers a disproportionate return. Scorecasts are popular for weekly football coupons where bettors add a speculative element to their standard match selections.
Example
Premier League match: you back Harry Kane to score first and the match to end 2-1 to Spurs. Kane first goalscorer odds: 7/1. Spurs 2-1 correct score: 12/1. Scorecast odds: approximately 80/1 to 100/1 depending on the bookmaker. A £2 scorecast returns £160-£200 if Kane scores first in a 2-1 Spurs win.