What Is a Wincast Bet? Meaning, Payouts and Examples

What is a wincast bet? It is a wager that combines two predictions in one bet: a goalscorer and the match result. For example, you back a striker to score first and his team to win. If the striker scores first and his team wins, the bet wins. If either part is wrong, the whole bet loses. In other words, a wincast is a goalscorer bet and a match-result bet rolled into one. This guide explains how a wincast works, how to calculate the payout, and how it differs from a scorecast.

Last updated: November 2026

Quick Answer

• A wincast combines a goalscorer and the match result in one bet.
• Both parts must win. One wrong part loses the whole bet.
• The simple product of the two odds gives the headline price: 5.00 × 1.60 = 8.00.
• The most common version uses the first goalscorer; anytime versions pay less.
• A wincast is easier than a scorecast, because any winning score counts.

What Is a Wincast Bet and How Does It Work?

A wincast is a combination bet, not two separate bets. Firstly, you pick one player to score. Secondly, you pick the match result: home win, away win or draw. Thirdly, you place one stake on the combined bet. As a result, the bookmaker settles the two predictions together: both must be right for the bet to pay out.

For example, a striker to score first and his team to win is a wincast. Similarly, a midfielder to score at any time and his team to win is an anytime wincast. However, a wincast is not a double. A double combines two separate events, but the goalscorer and the result in the same match depend on each other: a striker scoring first makes his team more likely to win. In other words, bookmakers offer the wincast because you cannot place the two parts as a double. Therefore, the wincast is the only way to combine these two predictions.

The result is the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time does not count. Above all, the wincast rewards a bettor who has a clear view of both the scorer and the winner.

What Is a Wincast Bet Payout?

The payout of a wincast starts with the two single odds. The simple product of the goalscorer odds and the match-result odds gives the headline price. For example, a striker at 5.00 to score first and his team to win at 1.60 give 5.00 × 1.60 = 8.00. A ₦500 stake at 8.00 returns ₦4,000, which is a profit of ₦3,500. Therefore, the two numbers to remember are the return (what comes back in total) and the profit (what you gain above the stake).

Leg	Selection	Odds
1	Striker to score first	5.00
2	Team to win	1.60
Combined	Wincast	8.00

On the other hand, the bookmaker’s advertised wincast price is often lower than the simple product. The two parts depend on each other: a striker scoring first makes his team more likely to win, so the bookmaker trims the price. One pricing guide puts the reduction at about a fifth for wincasts. In other words, the 8.00 in the example is the simple multiplication, while the price on the screen is often lower. At combined odds of 8.00, the implied probability is 1 ÷ 8.00 = 12.5%. Above all, the wincast pays well precisely because two predictions must both come true.

What Is a Wincast Bet Compared With a Scorecast?

A scorecast is the wincast’s closest cousin. The two bets share the goalscorer half, but the second half differs: a wincast demands only the match result, while a scorecast demands the exact final score. For example, the same striker to score first and his team to win 2-1 is a scorecast at 40.00, while the same striker to score first and his team to win is a wincast at 8.00. As a result, the scorecast pays five times the wincast for the same player and team. The correct score half is what makes the scorecast harder.

In short, the wincast suits a bettor who is sure of the winner but not of the exact score, while the scorecast suits a bettor who is sure of both. Therefore, a bettor who backs a striker and a win accepts lower odds for a better chance of winning. Similarly, the wincast wins more often than the scorecast, because any winning scoreline counts.

What Is a Wincast Bet Compared With a Single?

A wincast is one stake on two predictions, while a single bet is one stake on one prediction. For example, a ₦500 stake on a team to win at 1.60 returns ₦800, a profit of ₦300. As a result, the single pays far less than the wincast, which returns ₦4,000 on the same ₦500 stake. However, the single pays when the team wins whatever the scorer does, while the wincast pays nothing at all if the named player fails to score first.

In short, the wincast turns a small stake into a far larger return, while the single spreads the risk. Therefore, a wincast suits a bettor with a strong view on both parts, and the single suits a bettor who only wants the result. Similarly, the single is the safer way to back the same team.

What Happens When a Wincast Bet Is Void?

A wincast follows the goalscorer half when it comes to voids. If the named player does not play at all, the bookmaker usually voids the bet and refunds the stake. For more on void bets in general, see our void bet guide. However, if the player comes on as a substitute after the first goal, the first-goalscorer part is void and the bet loses. In that case, the player arrived too late to score first.

If the player takes part and fails to score, the bet loses — there is no refund for a player who played. Similarly, if the player scores but his team fails to win, the bet loses. Therefore, only the player not playing can void a wincast, not a wrong prediction.

Anytime Wincast: The Easier Version

The most common wincast uses the first goalscorer, but bookmakers also offer an anytime wincast. The player only has to score at any point in the 90 minutes, and the team must win. For example, the same striker at 2.50 to score anytime and his team to win at 1.60 give 2.50 × 1.60 = 4.00. A ₦500 stake at 4.00 returns ₦2,000, a profit of ₦1,500. As a result, the anytime wincast pays half the first-goalscorer version, because the goalscorer half is far easier. In short, the anytime wincast suits a bettor who likes the player to score but is not sure he will score first.

When to Use a Wincast Bet

Wincasts suit several kinds of bettor. Firstly, they suit bettors with a strong view on a striker and his team. Secondly, they suit small-stake bettors chasing a large return: ₦500 can return ₦4,000 at 8.00. Thirdly, they suit bettors who like combination bets but find the scorecast too hard.

However, wincasts do not suit every goal. If the aim is a steady return, a single bet is the better tool, because only one prediction must be right. In that case, the wincast’s two-part demand works against the bettor. As a result, bettors should use wincasts only with money they can afford to lose, in small stakes.

What Is a Wincast Bet: How to Place It

Placing a wincast takes five steps. Firstly, choose one player to score. Secondly, choose the match result. Thirdly, open the wincast market on the betting slip — it is a special market, not a double. Fourthly, enter the stake. Fifthly, check the combined odds and the potential return, then confirm the bet.

For example, a slip showing a goalscorer and a match result as two separate bets is not a wincast. Therefore, always read the slip before pressing confirm: the player, the result and the potential return should all match what you planned. The betting slip must show one wincast bet, not two singles.

Meanwhile, betting in Nigeria is for adults only — 18+ only. Regulation is state-led: the Supreme Court nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 on 22 November 2024, and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission framework applies only in the Federal Capital Territory. As a result, a bettor should check that a bookmaker holds a licence in the bettor’s own state. In addition, licensed bookmakers ask for identity checks, usually a Bank Verification Number or National Identity Number, before paying out winnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wincast bet in football?

It is the same wager applied to football markets: one player to score and the match result, combined into one bet. Both parts must be right for the bet to pay out.

How much can I win from a wincast bet?

Multiply the stake by the combined odds to get the maximum return. For example, ₦500 at 8.00 returns ₦4,000, subject to the bookmaker’s payout limit.

What happens if my player does not play?

The bookmaker usually voids the bet and refunds the stake. Rules vary between bookmakers, so check the terms before placing the bet.

Is a wincast the same as a scorecast?

No. A wincast combines a goalscorer with the match result, while a scorecast combines a goalscorer with the exact final score. The wincast is easier and pays less.

Can I cash out a wincast bet?

Often, yes. Most bookmakers offer cash out on wincasts while the match is running, at a value that moves with the state of play. The offer can be less than the stake if either part is going wrong.

What is an anytime wincast?

It is a wincast where the player only has to score at any point in the match, not first. It pays less than a first-goalscorer wincast because it is easier to win.

The Bottom Line

In short, what is a wincast bet? It is one wager on two predictions — a goalscorer and the match result — with one stake and one result: both right and the bet pays at good odds, or either wrong and it loses. For instance, a striker at 5.00 and his team to win at 1.60 give combined odds of 8.00 on a ₦500 stake. Combination bets reward a clear view of the match, so use small stakes.

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