Scoreboard arithmetic guide · Reviewed September 2026
Odd or Even on zi7 converts a football score into a simple number question. The winning side is irrelevant to the calculation: combine the goals recorded for both teams in the named period and decide whether that total can be paired evenly or leaves one goal unpaired.
Use the scoreboard to classify the total
Even numbers can be grouped into pairs without a remainder, including zero. Odd numbers leave one. The settlement label matters as much as the arithmetic because a first-half score and full-time score may fall on different sides even within the same fixture.
| Score at settlement | Addition and classification |
|---|---|
| 2–1 | 2 + 1 = 3, so Odd |
| 1–1 | 1 + 1 = 2, so Even |
| 0–0 | 0 + 0 = 0, so Even |
| 3–2 | 3 + 2 = 5, so Odd |
Why the phone layout feels simple
The market normally presents two large choices, making it easy to scan on Android. The risk is acting too quickly. Check the fixture, market name, settlement period and displayed odds before adding a side, because another total-goals option may appear nearby with a similar label.
Open Odd or Even through zi7 Sports
- Sign in and choose Sports from the zi7 member lobby.
- Open a football event listed in the current match schedule.
- Find the Odd or Even total-goals market for the intended period.
- Select a side and enter the amount you want displayed in the slip.
- Re-read the event, period, choice, odds and potential return before submitting.
Match research cannot remove parity uncertainty
Recent scorelines, likely team selection, defensive form and attacking style can help describe a match. They cannot lock the final total into Odd or Even. Every new goal reverses parity, which means the result can remain undecided until the chosen settlement period is complete.
Live availability can pause or reprice after important action. Use the active zi7 event page to see whether the market is currently open and never assume a previously displayed figure is still offered.
Review the wording inside the mobile slip
Make sure the selection states combined goals Odd or Even, not a team total, exact score or a different goal line. Confirming the named period is especially important when both full-match and shorter-period markets are listed for the same fixture.
Football Odd or Even questions
Why is zero classified as Even?
Zero can be divided into pairs with no remainder, so a goalless settlement belongs to Even when covered by the stated rules.
Does the calculation always include extra time?
No. Follow the period and settlement wording shown by zi7; many football markets refer to a defined regular-time result.
How do I confirm what I selected?
Read the event and market line in the Android slip, where the chosen Odd or Even side appears before submission.