Before diving into specific markets, it’s important to understand that soccer matches can end in three outcomes: a win for the home team, a win for the away team, or a draw. This makes many bets a bit more complex than in sports that have only two outcomes.
Full Time Result (1X2)
- 1 â Home team win
- X â Draw
- 2 â Away team win
It’s important to note that this does not include extra time or penalties. So even if a game goes into overtime, your bet is settled based on the result after 90 minutes.
This market is easy to understand, which makes it great for beginners. However, the presence of a possible draw makes it slightly more difficult than standard two-outcome bets.
Double Chance
The double chance market is popular among bettors who prefer safer options. It allows you to cover two out of the three possible match results in one bet.
The options are:
- 1X â Home win or draw
- 12 â Home or away win (no draw)
- X2 â Away win or draw
Since you're covering two outcomes, your chances of winning are higherâbut the odds are lower. It’s a great way to bet on underdogs you think might hold out for a draw or pull off an upset.
Draw No Bet
For example:
- If you bet on the home team and they win, you get paid.
- If it’s a draw, you get your money back.
- If the home team loses, you lose your stake.
This is a good choice if you’re confident one team will win but want some protection in case the game ends level.
Over/Under Goals
This market doesn’t focus on who wins the matchâit’s all about how many goals are scored. You bet on whether the total number of goals scored in the match will be over or under a certain number.
Common lines include:
- Over/Under 0.5
- Over/Under 1.5
- Over/Under 2.5
- Over/Under 3.5
So if you bet on Over 2.5, you’re wagering that three or more goals will be scored in the match.
This is a great market if you expect an exciting, attacking gameâor a low-scoring defensive battle.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- Yes â Both teams score at least one goal
- No â At least one team fails to score
This is another market that ignores who wins and focuses on how the match plays out. It's ideal for games where you expect both teams to be on the attack.
Correct Score
As the name suggests, this bet is on the exact final score of the match. For example:
- 1-0
- 2-2
- 3-1
This market offers high odds but is much harder to predict. Even a small changeâlike a late goalâcan ruin the bet. It’s best used when you have strong insight into both teams’ playing styles.
Half-Time/Full-Time
This market involves predicting the result at both half-time and full-time. For example:
- Draw/Home â Draw at half-time, home team wins at full-time
- Away/Draw â Away team leads at half-time, but the match ends in a draw
Because you're predicting two outcomes , the odds are generally higher. It’s a good market for advanced bettors who follow teams closely and understand momentum shifts.
Asian Handicap
- A handicap of -1.5 means the team must win by two goals or more for your bet to win.
- A handicap of +1.5 means the team can lose by one goal, draw, or win for your bet to win.
There are many variations of this market, and it can be complex at first. However, it's popular with experienced bettors because it removes the draw as a possible outcome and creates better value in one-sided matches.
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