A Guide to Essential Football Betting Terms

Football betting has its own language with various terms and phrases that may seem confusing at first.

Understanding these terms is crucial for anyone looking to bet on football matches.

Let's take a look at some of the most common terms you'll encounter in the world of football betting.

Win/Draw/Win (1 x 2)

This term describes the overall result of a football match.

It's also known as match betting or 1 x 2 betting.

When you see odds for this market, you're betting on the three possible outcomes:

1 = Home Team Win, X = Draw, and 2 = Away Team Win.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

The BTTS market focuses on whether both teams will score in the match.

This market is available on various platforms, including VBet and Smarkets.

There are two selections: Yes (both teams score) and No (at least one team doesn't score).

Be sure to select the correct lay option based on the BTTS outcome you're betting on.

Correct Score

The Correct Score market involves betting on the exact final score of the match.

You back and lay the same score, covering all possible outcomes.

Note that there's a halftime correct score market, which reflects the halftime result.

Over/Under Goals

The Over/Under Goals market is common in football betting.

You'll find this market on the Oddsmatcher.

For example, if you're betting on Under 3.5 goals, you'd find this market at Coral and lay the same bet at Smarkets.

Ensure you select the correct odds based on the goal threshold you're betting on.

Winner and BTTS OR Winner and Over/Under

Some bet builder offers require only two legs.

You can often use the Winner and Both Teams to Score or Winner and Over/Under goals market to lay the bet.

For example, if you're picking a team to win and both teams to score, you can lay it with this market.

Halftime/Fulltime vs Win Both Halves

These markets may sound similar, but they're not the same.

Be aware of the differences and refer to a comprehensive guide if needed.

Asian Handicap

Asian handicap markets involve handicapping teams or players by assigning a goal or point advantage or disadvantage.

The handicap is presented as fractions, such as -0.5, +1.5, etc., depending on the perceived difference between the teams.

This format ensures there's always a clear winner in the bet.

For example, if you bet on Wolverhampton +1.5, they start with a 1.5 goal lead, and the bet wins if they lose by 1 goal or better.

In-Play Betting

In-play betting allows you to place bets after the match has kicked off.

It's important to wait for breaks in the match, such as halftime, to place more stable bets.

Our Oddsmatcher doesn't find in-play odds, so you'll need to manually find bets when betting in-play.

Use the standard calculator to determine lay stakes, liability, and overall profit/loss.

If you have any further questions about football betting terms or strategies, please feel free to get in touch with our experts.

We're here to help you navigate the exciting world of football betting.