Frank Monkhouse
Predicting goal scorers is a specialized betting discipline. Many of the factors considered when betting on teams also play a crucial role here: the team’s form, overall strength, and the defensive quality of the opponent are key elements in estimating the likelihood of a player scoring in a match.
### Navigating Goal Scorer Statistics
Where to start? The first step is identifying which goal scorers are shining in each league. With Flashscore, the process is quick and simple:
**Top Scorers**
1. Open the Flashscore app or website.
2. Select the league you’re interested in, go to Standings, then select Top Scorers.
3. Check the list of leading scorers.
That’s all you need to have key information before the match begins.
### Tracking Player Form
Knowing the top scorers is helpful, but each player’s performance can fluctuate over time. That’s why it’s important to check how a player is currently performing.
It’s easy: simply click on the player’s name—whether in the top scorers table or any other section—and you’ll instantly see a summary of their recent matches.
**Player Form**
Swiping down on the page shows whether they started or came off the bench, which matches they scored in, if they received cards, or if they provided assists.
Why is tracking form on Flashscore worthwhile? Recent statistics help you spot useful patterns: whether the player has been active or rested, scored goals, how the team performed, and the score margin. With this data, you can refine your bets: first goal scorer, anytime goal scorer, total goals, braces, assists, or even the likelihood of a red card.
### Advanced Player Statistics
Already have a goal scorer in mind for the next match? It’s worth analyzing them further. One of Flashscore’s newer features is especially handy: detailed per-match player statistics.
For example, checking Jean-Philippe Mateta’s last match from his profile and opening the Player Stats tab shows he had two shots on target, an Expected Goals of 0.96, and five touches in the opponent’s box—more than any other player. These data give you a clear picture of his performance.
Additionally, this section reveals interesting details about other players that might otherwise go unnoticed.
**Advanced Player Statistics**
### Checking the Starting Lineup
It makes no sense to deeply analyze a player’s stats and bet on them if they aren’t even starting. Knowing whether a player is in the starting XI, on the bench, or out of the squad is essential for any football bettor.
**Lineup Position**
It’s straightforward on Flashscore: go to the Matches section, select the game, then choose Lineups. Depending on the time, you’ll see expected or confirmed lineups. Is your player starting? Click on their profile to review relevant stats before placing your bet.
Keep an important detail in mind:
– If you bet on a player to score the first goal and they don’t start or haven’t entered the pitch before the first goal is scored, the bet is voided and the bookmaker refunds your stake.
– However, if your player starts but is substituted before the first goal, the bet remains active and is considered a loss.
Readers of Flashscore can also get a free bet here to try their luck with their favorite teams and players.