Betting in soccer involves a variety of options, each offering different ways to engage with the sport and place wagers. Here are some key types of bets in soccer, listed and explained for clarity:
- Match Outcome (1X2):
- This is the most straightforward bet where you predict the outcome of a match. The options are:
- Home team wins (1).
- Draw (X).
- Away team wins (2).
- This is the most straightforward bet where you predict the outcome of a match. The options are:
- Over/Under Goals (Totals):
- Bettors predict whether the total number of goals scored in the match will be over or under a specified number (e.g., Over 2.5 goals, Under 2.5 goals).
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS):
- A simple yes or no bet on whether both teams will score during the match.
- Handicap Betting (Asian/European Handicap):
- Handicap betting involves giving one team a virtual deficit (a handicap) to overcome at the start of the match. For example, if you bet on a team with a -1 handicap, they need to win by more than one goal for your bet to win.
- Correct Score:
- Predicting the exact final score of the match. This bet has higher odds due to its difficulty.
- Half-Time/Full-Time (HT/FT):
- Predicting the outcome (win, draw, loss) at both half-time and full-time.
- First Goal Scorer/Anytime Goal Scorer:
- Betting on a specific player to score the first goal of the match or to score a goal at any time during the game.
- Accumulator (Parlay) Bets:
- Combining multiple bets into one, which increases the potential payout, but all selections must win for the bet to be successful.
- Prop Bets (Specials):
- These are bets on specific events within a game, not necessarily related to the final outcome. Examples include betting on the number of corner kicks, yellow cards, or which player will be substituted first.
- Futures/Ante-Post Betting:
- Betting on future events, such as which team will win a league, cup, or tournament, often months in advance.