Every week, bookmakers offer a wide selection of odds on hundreds of upcoming football matches. The price is usually set based on the results of the matches and the events that take place in them, such as the number of goals scored, corners won, red and yellow cards and individual contributors.
Some bookmakers offer special offers and competitive odds in an effort to offer you the best value for money. When the result of the event is confirmed and your bet becomes a winner, you will be paid the original bet plus the odds winnings.
There are different types of bets, each with its own settlement standards, and payouts tend to vary depending on the importance of the match, the initial deposit and the risks taken when placing the bet.
Bets on the match
This is the simplest form of football betting, where you choose the outcome of the match. You can bet on three different outcomes, i.e. home win, away win or draw. It is important to note that match bets are settled on the result after 90 minutes, so if the score is level, a draw is a winning bet, regardless of the result after extra time or penalties.
Pond builders
Recently, football betting on sports competitions has been joined by bookies, which are gaining more and more popularity among football enthusiasts. This is a bet that is calculated by accumulating the results of one match, not several.
This bet obviously has a lower probability of winning due to the number of outcomes that must occur. However, you will have a better chance of winning a bet if you know both teams well and are willing to place small amounts with higher odds which can be achieved by combining multiple results such as number of yellow cards, corners and goal scorers rather than betting. for one result. For more on the Betting Terms and their explanation, see this source.
Half-time/end-of-match bets
You can bet on the result of the first and/or second half. This bet can be placed on the home team, the away team or a draw in one or both halves.
This bet is intended for the most advanced football fans who have prior knowledge and can therefore predict the level of intensity and resistance of the teams over the course of 90 minutes.
What is important before the bet
Be smart
Your bet should be placed on the team that rightfully has the best chance of winning, taking into account their past achievements and the performance of the current team. So don't bet against teams you don't like, but rather bet against teams that you think, based on your research and statistics, will lose.
Never bet more than you can afford to lose
Before placing a bet, think about how much money you can bet and lose without affecting your personal life. If you think you will struggle to make ends meet after your bet, don't bet!
We have also added a glossary of sports betting terms to this guide, you will find it useful to read this information.