A scorecast combines a first goalscorer pick with a correct score pick in one bet, and both parts must be right for it to win. A wincast works the same way but pairs the first goalscorer with the match result instead of the exact score.
Scorecast and wincast bets are football options that bundle two separate selections into one. The hitch is that the first goalscorer leg can make or break the whole bet, so it helps to know exactly how it is settled.
What are scorecast and wincast bets?
A scorecast is a combination of first goalscorer and correct score betting. To win, the chosen player must score the first goal and the final score must be exactly as predicted. If the player scores first but the score is wrong, or the score is right but someone else scores first, the bet loses.
For a wincast, the first goalscorer is combined with the match result pick rather than the exact scoreline. Both parts must still be right, but the number of goals does not matter as long as the result is the one chosen. That makes a wincast less strict than a scorecast, although it is still harder to land than either part on its own.
How are these bets settled?
Both scorecasts and wincasts are settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, so anything that happens in extra time does not count towards either part of the bet. The correct score or match result is the one standing when the referee ends normal time.
Own goals do not count for first goalscorer markets. If the opening goal of a match is an own goal, it does not settle the goalscorer part of a scorecast or wincast, which can feel counterintuitive but is how these markets work. A player who deflects the ball into his own net is not treated as a goalscorer for this purpose, and the goal cannot land the first goalscorer part for anyone.
Non-runners and late substitutes
If the chosen player does not take part, bookmakers normally settle the bet as a single on the other part: the correct score for a scorecast, or the match result for a wincast. The bet is not simply voided or lost.
If the player comes on after the first goal has already been scored, rules vary by bookmaker. Some treat this differently from a player who never appears, so it is crucial to know the specific settlement rules before placing the bet. The same applies to any other detail not covered by the standard rules: the bookmaker's own terms decide how the bet is settled.
Because both parts must be correct, scorecasts in particular demand a precise view of how a match will unfold. Knowing the settlement rules on timing, own goals and player availability avoids surprises when the bet is settled.
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