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Ensure you know what counts and what doesn't<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n To hit the woodwork, players need to first get a chance to take a shot. Teams that dominate a match often generate numerous shot opportunities, increasing the likeness of their side hitting the crossbar. For example<\/strong>, Manchester City hit 17 shots against newly promoted side Burnley at the start of the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n\n\n Some teams prefer sitting deep and inviting pressure or playing a low block. This gives their opponents a better chance of getting a shot off from a distance which could hit the goalpost. This is a bit tricky to bet on, however, as teams often change styles depending on their opponent.<\/p>\n\n