How to bet on football matches correctly? Football bets that make a profit Where is the best place to bet on football.

The fact that people earn on Internet bets in bookmakers will not surprise anyone. And most often it seems to users that players who know everything about sports (when, where and with whom different sports teams play), and also roughly estimate the strength of each without missing a single match, get a good profit. But in fact, not everything is so linear. And the great betters or privateers (players in the betting shop) are people who are very remotely familiar with the world of sporting events, while making stable money on bets. This article is dedicated to a specific sport, so we will consider the questions in it as much as possible: how to bet on football, what types of bets are (handicap, total, accumulator, life bets and others), development of strategies and tips - all this will help you enter a deal with a trained bookmaker, which means an equal opponent in the fight for the money bet.

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Football betting strategies and types of bets

Many novice bettors place bets based on general characteristics match, for example: they bet only on the winning team, which, in their opinion, should win or on the approximate number of goals. At the same time, they do not think much about the fact that it is possible to raise the coefficient or minimize their risks due to the probability distribution. Actually, a well-thought-out football betting strategy is risk diversification. Let's start with the fact that bets are divided into singles, express and systems.

A single bet (ordinary) is the most common type of transaction in bookmakers, when money is placed on one event with one outcome. An express bet is different in that a coupon contains a variety of events with different outcomes, where the total coefficient is calculated by multiplying the included ones. This great way increase profits, but in case of losing at least one bet, the remaining winning matches are not counted, and the entire coupon will be losing. Transactions in the system are considered the most thoughtful, because general form coupon is an express, but with a safety net. This means that from total events, it can be noted that not everyone can play, and, in the case of an unplayed bet, the coupon will still be winning. For example, the system is 2 out of 3, 4 out of 5, 6 out of 12, and so on. The coupon in the system works in such a way that a combination of events creates several accumulators. For example, a coupon two out of three means that there are only 3 combinations and if 2 of them play, then the coupon will be winning, with a coefficient according to the positions won.

The main strategies for betting on football are doubling, "ladder" and the exact score in the system.

Doubling is a method of constantly increasing the amount of the transaction in case of loss. Thus, on the winning coupon, the winnings, taking into account the funds already lost, subject to similar odds, will be approximately equal to the first played one. "Ladder" is a game of all-in at low odds in events without “surprises”. It is necessary to play the "ladder" with a well-thought-out budget and reasonable profit. For example, 6 events in a row with a final profit of 50%. Correct Score Betting Strategy implies a clear analysis of the selected teams, possible outcomes and the game in the system. Not all bookmakers can allow you to bet in the system on the same events with different outcomes, but the profit from such a plan can exceed all expectations. After all, 2 out of 12 trades can work in the system and the profit will still cover the loss.

What is total in football betting and how to count totals correctly

In addition to the main well-known types of bets “Winning the first team” (Win1), “Winning the second team” (Win2), “Draw” (X), there are a huge number of other additional outcomes for the match. Every bookmaker has bets on the total. What is it and how to bet on totals? In this case, total means limiting, that is, the number of goals scored that differs from a given indicator. The total can be over or under (TB and TM, respectively), as well as decimal and integer. The most popular total in football betting is 2.5. This means that with TM2.5 - two goals will be scored in the match, one goal or there will be no hit at all. Over 2.5 means that there will be goals from 3 inclusive.

Totals in sports can be set both for the entire match - total or general, and for teams - individual (from or to how many goals each team will score). Whole totals in football is an opportunity to return money for a bet if the number of goals matches the total. If TB3 is selected, and the team scored 3 goals, then the bookmaker returns the money for the coupon to the player.

Totals can be not only for the number of goals scored, but also for corners, cards given to players, goals scored per half, and so on. In real-time mode (live bets), TB and TM are also used. At the same time, it is convenient when the bookmaker immediately has the opportunity to collect coupons right under the broadcast without looking up from watching the game.

What is a handicap in football betting (handicap) and how to calculate it

The handicap in football, as in any other events, is designed to bring the unequal forces of rivals to a common denominator in this way. Now more and more often, instead of the “handicap” indicator, bookmakers write “handicap”, which is an identifying value. In betting, the handicap helps out when the odds for winning clear leader the match is too small. To earn more on the selected match, handicaps are used: negative, positive and zero. Also, separately, a handicap can be a whole and a half value (decimal, not a whole, for example - 1.45).

A negative handicap is placed on the leaders of the match when there is confidence that the gap in goals will be impressive. For example, a handicap odd of -1.5 will play if the score difference is more than 2 goals. That is, the bet will play with a score of 2:0, 3:0, 3:1, and so on. If the team that was handicapped at -1.5 wins the match by 1 goal, then the coupon is considered a loser.

There is also a positive handicap in football. It is calculated when placing on a team prone to losing, but still having a chance to win. A handicap in case of a loss will be able to equalize the forces and prevent the privateer from completely losing due to the main outcome of the bet. For example, a handicap of 2.5 is placed on the second team and it will come in if the team wins, draws, or loses with a maximum difference of 2 goals in goals. In case of a loss with a margin of 3 or more goals, the coupon will be considered a loser.

If there are no special preferences, that is, the forces of the opponents are approximately equal, it makes sense to use zero handicap F0. The coupon will play if the team wins with any score. And if the match ends in a draw, then the money will be returned to the handicapper's balance.

Live betting (live, live) on football

What are live bets, their advantages and disadvantages? Live betting is an opportunity to bet already during the game, that is, in the online broadcast mode. It is possible that not all transactions are available for a coupon, but the remaining coefficients change in real time and allow you to immediately bet on small outcomes during the game or secure yourself in case of a risky pre-launch entry. The disadvantage of lives can be called a possible violation of confidence in right choice before the start of the sporting event.

Match predictions from professionals and free

Many novice bettors are looking for ready-made predictions for football matches, believing that the opinion of others will become magic wand. Moreover, football players are looking for free predictions, but from professionals, in places where they do not live. First of all, each player must understand that any information regarding the outcomes of future matches is distributed only for review and analysis. With the help of a prediction for a specific match, you can either make sure that own opinion or notice a nuance that has not previously been looked at for inclusion in analytics. Most often, right on the bookmaker’s website there is a separate column “News” or “Forecasts”, which describes upcoming events and likely outcomes.

About paid predictions“from professionals” I want to warn players that most of the users who provide “accurate match predictions” for money are nothing more than scammers hiding behind insider information. Under the insider in football is meant knowledge of agreements in friendly or purchased matches. Do not risk how much in vain, because no one will sell such information for a couple of hundred or thousand rubles.

Additionally, each bookmaker still has its own odds line, but they show as literally as possible what each indicator means. For example: “Home win”, “Both to score”, “Win ​​by a shutout”, “When the first goal is scored”, “Number of corners” and so on. Such opportunities should not be ignored, because the odds on them are sometimes simply knocked down, even when the winnings on the main outcome are quite small.

After all these formalities that were worth following in order to fully understand the possibilities of earning money on betting in sports, now let's take a quick look at how to bet on football. To do this, we will create a coupon in the system, choosing the best opportunities from the outcomes of matches, with minimal risks and not much low odds. Our choice fell on Manchester United vs Bournemouth, as well as Watford-Southampton and Leicester City-Hull City. And here, without a doubt, in the first match, all well-known bookmakers will set the odds, according to the theory of probability, that is, the victory of Manchester. What we actually use.

At the moment, the coefficient for the victory of Manchester is 1.27, with a clear predominance of such forces. Don't count too much on Bournemouth. In the bookmaker's office, select the desired match and click on it to fully reveal all the offers of the bookmaker. The coupon is collected automatically when you click on the coefficient and is usually displayed in the right upper corner. In our sample, we have taken the official licensed bookmaker Winline, which allows you to make not only ordinary (single) and express, but also dial the system using different strategies.

Please note that in the system of the bookmaker in one coupon you can only place one bet on one match. After analyzing a lot of odds with more confidence in the victory of the leader, we decide on a bet - Handicap -1.75 on Manchester. That is, the deal will work in our favor if Manchester United scores 2 goals more than Bournemouth in the match, which is quite realistic. Thus, we turn 1.27 into 1.94. When the first bet hits the coupon, it immediately displays the amount field, which can be selected from the list presented, as well as entered manually.

We move on to the second and third matches and also analyze the situation, choosing the best bets from the entire event.

Enter the coupon amount and get a 2 out of 3 system, where after playing two events we will already be in profit.

1) Not knowing the general history of work sports teams, the outcomes of sports betting will be purely random. Then earning on bets will become just a game in a casino where you can win, but then lose everything again. So check out the stats! At least the teams in those matches that you intend to bet on.

2) Feel free to analyze! Look for Additional information! Do not think that the games in which the team suddenly won or suddenly lost for some reason are just a miracle. This is wrong. Most often, such an event is preceded by news from the world of sports, where, for example, a football player (the most powerful attacker of the team) fell ill, or the team for the current event is completely inexperienced, and so on. Don't just get information, but learn to put it into practice.

3) A lot also depends on the bookmaker, especially when you play on live bets. We won't be in Once again remind about those bookmakers who generally provide services in bad faith. Now we are talking only about legal bookmakers. So, when you need to place a bet right now, it will be quite unpleasant when the site freezes, or the coupon is not accepted on time, but just changing odds every second can be very annoying. Bottom line: we choose an official bookmaker with a convenient structure, a clear interface, a fast website and high rates with a minimum commission.

4) Do not be afraid of large odds - this is not an accurate indicator. It often happens that the leader of the match loses to a minor team, on which the odds were more than 40. And those who really analyzed, studied and weighed the chances were able to really make money on bets, and even on the most elementary one - on the victory of one of them.

5) When creating coupons, insure yourself if you are not sure of the outcome. Let the rates in different coupons seem contradictory, but by doing so they will help, at a minimum, save your funds, and most often increase them. Good luck with your bet and a decent profit!

Virtual football: all online

feature recent years in the work of bookmakers began accepting bets on virtual football. But do not confuse the categories "virtual sports" and "e-sports" - there is a big difference between them. Virtual sports are based on simulation of the game, that is, the entire match, which lasts only a few minutes, runs on a computer algorithm. And esports is a game real people V computer games at the championships.

How to bet on virtual football (VFL or VFL)? Even easier than a normal sport. In total, there are 16 teams in the VFL championship, that is, 8 games in the tour. 30 rounds in a season take up to 2.5 hours and a new league starts immediately. Betting in the VFL is not so full of variety, but it gives you the opportunity to quickly “work out the season”. Before the first bet, you need to carefully study the statistics by looking at several seasons on your own in order to choose favorites at your discretion. The conclusion of transactions with bookmakers on VFL approximately looks like this:

  • the main one is the victory of one of the teams;
  • handicap on favoritia;
  • totals for the match;
  • accurate count.

Given the shortcomings, it is worth noting the advantages - the quick passage of the match, round-the-clock broadcasting, the absence of bribery. good analysis and elementary concepts of the operation of algorithms in virtual football, brought to automatism, will give an excellent result.

Today I will show real examples how to bet on football using handicap, totals, corners, exact score and halftime results.

Probably, many of us understand how to bet on football, but I bet that only a few know how to bet on football and win. I will immediately note that I do not guarantee constant winnings, but I will significantly minimize your losses.

Total match total

The total match total is the sum of the goals that both teams score against each other. Usually, a total of 2.5 goals is chosen as the average. The player is invited to bet on more goals or fewer goals.

For example: The player bet on "Total under 2.5"

You do not have to choose exactly 2.5 balls as an average. You can also bet on the total total of 2, but then the coefficient will decrease or increase. Everything will depend on what you bet on. Totals can be placed on absolutely any event in the match. Whether it's the number of yellow corners or the percentage of possession by one of the teams.

The total can be not only fractional, but also integer. Let's see how it works on the example of the "Total goals over 2" bet:

  • If there are more than 2 goals - the bet is won
  • If there are less than 2 goals - the bet is lost
  • If exactly 2 goals (score 2:0 or 1:1) - you get back the money you bet

On bets with totals, they often appear.

Player's individual total

The individual total of one of the players is a bet similar to the bet on the total total, only here they take an average of 0.5 goals per game.

But there are exceptions. For example, now, when Messi and Ronaldo rule in world football, bookmakers quite often choose 1.5 goals per game as the average total.

Corner betting

How to bet on corners in football will tell you the statistics and specifics of the selected team. Review previous fights and make a thorough analysis of them. Find out how many corners a team takes on average per match.

Example: Barcelona, ​​beloved by many, serves quite a bit - only 5-6 per game. Be sure to take into account the state of the field, the status of the match and the way the teams play in your calculations.

Result of the first half and meeting

Each player has his favorite type of bets. Some may bet solely on the result of the first half.

Real life example: I had a friend who online could place a bet 50 seconds before the whistle for a break. He tried many strategies for football, on which he was prompted by intuition and observation. He noticed that quite often the first half ends without extra time. However, this happens only when there are no delays in the game in the form of substitutions, injuries, skirmishes and other things. If he watches football and sees “perfect”, from the point of view of the first half, without long delays, then when the 44th minute comes, he bets on the total under.

Moreover, the total can be less than 0.5 or 1.5. It all depends on the design of the game. The coefficient in this case can reach 1.12. He tries to choose championships in which there is little performance. Of course, if the referee fixes a violation and assigns a dangerous free kick in the immediate vicinity of the goal, then he will not bet, and if the game is sluggish and proceeds without dangerous moments, then this is exactly what is needed.

It even happened that when he bet, the goalkeeper was preparing to put the ball into play. It lasted about 40 seconds. The ball spent 2-3 seconds in the air, and when it landed, the players managed to make only a couple of touches before the referee's whistle blew, which meant that the teams should go on a break. He bet each time for 1000 rubles. In such a simple way, he could bring his net profit to 1,500 rubles a day. Most importantly, absolutely any tournament is suitable for such bets. Whether it's the Chinese championship or the Italian Serie A. The main thing is to watch football carefully so as not to see a goal in the third extra minute.

At one time, I tried to bet on his system. I must say that I won somewhere around 1200-1300 rubles, and then lost 1000 in one match. Frankly, I was just lucky a couple of times and I could have lost much earlier. Having found myself in a small plus, I stopped making such bets and, over time, stopped communicating with this person. I do not know anything about his current fate, but this strategy has the right to life.

Which team will score first

Some players are very fond of betting on which team will be the first to "sign" at the opponent's goal. I must say that the odds for this type of bet are always quite high, so they are quite popular.

Here it is important to soberly assess the capabilities of the selected team and predict its game plan. It is best to bet on the team that needs to storm the opponent's goal from the first minutes and score.

Example from personal experience: I bet in the recent semi-finals of the Champions League that Bayern will score first and did not lose. I think that the bet suggested itself. Pre-match layouts for her were just perfect. Bayern lost the away match, and in the match at their arena, Guardiola's wards had to immediately go forward and break the situation.

Handicap betting

How to bet on a handicap in football and what is it all about? If you are not satisfied with the odds provided by the bookmaker, then you can bet on a handicap.

Handicap are:

  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Zero

Consider the match between Shinnik and Barcelona as an example.

Positive Handicap. Betting on an outsider. We think that Shinnik is not so bad and we put "+2" on Shinnik's handicap. This means that we add 2 goals to the goals scored by Shinnik and if he wins, then the bet is played


Negative Handicap. It is put on the Favorite. We believe that Barcelona will smash Shinnik to shreds and put Barcelona's handicap "-2". This means that we subtract 2 goals from the goals scored by Barcelona and if it still wins, then the bet has played

Zero Handicap. You doubt that Barcelona will win, but you are sure that it will definitely not be able to lose. Then we put on the zero handicap of Barcelona. In case of a win, you get your winnings, and in case of a draw, your bet is returned to you and you simply do not lose anything.

Situation how to use the handicap bet: If for a clear victory of Real Madrid the coefficient is 1.2, then for the fact that he wins with a handicap of 1.5 goals - 1.6. This means that the Royal Club must win by two goals.

Correct match score

Guessing the exact score of the match is quite difficult, although not impossible. There are many teams that play the lion's share of their fights with the same score.

Practical example: Atletico Madrid and Juventus Turin, finishing most of the matches with a score of 1:0. This bet is also quite popular. Indeed, for a guessed result, bookmakers pay chic dividends that reach up to 1 to 20.

What is better to bet on in football is a purely personal matter. Each person is individual and tends to a certain type of bet. Most importantly, we should not forget that any bets must be made on a sober head and with a cold calculation.

The calendar of popular football and hockey matches is updated every day. Here you can always find out who is playing and at what time, as well as select specific sports matches for detailed information.

The page of each event contains all the information necessary for choosing a bet: match announcement, team line-ups, head-to-head statistics and tournament tables. We also find certain patterns in the games of teams and present the bets arising from them. In addition, quotes of different companies are presented in the general table on the match page, which makes the comparison convenient and clear and makes it easy to choose the best bookmaker odds.

Daily on Legalbet are published free predictions from experts and handicappers of the site. The team of experts includes specialists whose professional life is closely connected with sports: former athletes, coaches, sports journalists and commentators. In the handicap team, predictions are shared experienced players on bets that have proven the success of their predictions at a distance.

The Legalbet blogosphere publishes daily materials that look at sports betting from different angles. These can be forecasts from users of our site, various useful reviews or educational materials that tell both about the betting industry in Russia and about specific rates and bookmakers.

How to choose a bookmaker with Legalbet

There are several ratings of bookmakers at Legalbet, each of which is based on calculated indicators. None of these ratings takes into account the subjective opinion of Legalbet: the criteria by which Russian bookmakers take this or that place in them are transparent and open to everyone.

In order to place any bets, incl. bets on football and they made a profit, you must adhere to some of the rules set out in this article. Let's make a reservation right away that someone has their own theory developed over the years about the game in bookmakers, but do not underestimate our work, because we have been present in this market segment for a long time and we know a lot better than others. And, the fact that all players, incl. and we have losses, they are possible at any quotes, even at the most minimal ones. After all, it is a sport first and foremost.

You should not succumb to illusions that mislead you that you can make correct predictions for all matches almost without error, this is not so. The most important thing for a successful game in a bookmaker's office is to have a good financial reserve, because it is better to take the right amount than trying to take it several times with small bets. There is an opinion with which we fully agree that it is better to bet 1000 USD. on a single with a coefficient of 1.6 than to bet fifteen times 200 c.u. on the game with a coefficient of 1.2.

Football betting

And the rules to follow are:

1. Do not bet on the teams you support or sympathize with, as you always put them one step higher regardless of the strength of the opponent, waiting for victory or, in the worst case, a decent result. Such actions are highly unacceptable, especially when we are talking O large sums.
2. Do not make rash and hasty decisions when you see large ratio on a team that, in principle, is obliged to win the upcoming game, you must first study the situation ( internal state team players, the number of suspended and injured, latest results club).
3. Do not trust forecasts obtained from unreliable sources. After all, often on the network you can meet scammers who are ready to sell a forecast, even for minimal money, for fixed match, but it's not. Basically, all such sites do not exist for a long time and their reputation is not always at a high level. As a rule, such people will be interesting to you until the first deception.
4. Never change decision, because that's when it becomes very disappointing when you find out that the event that you decided to ignore has passed, but yours has not. And if you have any doubts, it is better not to put them at all.
5. You should never win back. If your bet has not passed, you should not try to win back, as such bets are made on emotions, thoughtlessly and often lost.

The most important thing in betting on football online is to correctly analyze the upcoming game. But it's not as easy as it seems at first glance, even the absence of one player of the main team, who was not on the list of suspended or injured, but for some other reason, who was not included in the application for the game, can change the result not in our favor, even the referee can somehow influence the outcome of the match, but such statistics can be found only for the game of the national team. If before the game there are doubts about the choice of the team, it is better to wait for the start of the match, where everything will fall into place, because you can understand a lot from the game. Moreover, in many cases, bookmakers are not always able to correctly predict the outcome of a match. There were times when a team with a coefficient of 1.01 lost.

When betting on football, do not forget that although bookmakers offer almost the same odds, sometimes they differ significantly, for example, the odds difference is 0.3, at a bet of 1000 USD. can be converted to 300 USD, in general, it's up to you. But here, too, you can expect a catch, because you must be sure of the reputation of the bookmaker.

When choosing a match on which you are going to bet, you must use the elimination method. Gradually weeding out teams with performance-coefficient indicators. Often, you can find a high coefficient on the leaders of past years who unexpectedly found themselves in the middle or at the bottom of the standings in the line, but you need to be sure that the event will definitely play, the best outcome is 1X or X2. For example, a lot of information can be found about the leading European championships, in general, a good half of the players make money on these games, but you can still do online betting to less well-known teams, such as the championship of Sweden or Belarus, but even here high awareness is required.

criteria for choosing a match, what to bet on and types of bets that are better not to deal with.

The main criteria that must be taken into account when choosing a football match for a bet: the place occupied by the teams at the end of the last season and in previous years, transfers made in the off-season, the presence of injured and suspended players, the performance of teams in current season, team performance in several official games of the current championship (it is advisable not to take into account friendly matches), press reviews about teams, bookmaker quotes for the upcoming match, the number and difference of goals scored and conceded, a detailed study of the standings, how long the head coach has been leading the team .

You should not bet online on such events as: even odd, which team will start from the center of the field, which out or corner comes first, a goal or a yellow card, how many teams will make substitutions, and so on. These bets are not amenable to any calculation and are mostly made for luck, and with such actions you will not be able to earn anything.

We are often asked the question: “Which event can you consistently and confidently earn money on?” In our opinion, this can be done by guessing the outcomes, because the person who was seriously interested in football at the beginning of the 21st century repeatedly participated in local newspaper forecasting competitions. But here you should not rush, for starters, you can just train without money or on minimum rates, for example, equal to 1 c.u., and only after successful hands start making serious bets, this approach can also be attributed to any events sports life. You can also do football betting on the Internet on the performance of players, especially in those bookmakers where it is possible to bet that the player will not score. You can also try to bet on the total, especially when the leader and the outsider are playing. And one more may be the most important, but in our opinion it is very the right advice– don’t try to win a million from an accumulator with a coefficient of 1000, it’s better to do big bet to one more suitable event that you can watch on TV or in the broadcast of a bookmaker’s office and be sure that you will receive a small, but still stable income as a result.

Football betting

- where to put?!

“In which or which bookmaker is it better to bet on football online?”. Everything is quite simple here: all the leading bookmakers (England, Sweden, Holland, etc.) traditionally pay maximum attention to football, this is the largest line, and the widest line, and the most high odds. Therefore, you can safely register and bet on football in any office from our TOP-A - !

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Football battles are of great interest - they gather in front of television screens and in stadiums billions of fans around the world. It is easy to understand that in terms of the number of bets accepted, football is the recognized leader - it is ahead of tennis, horse racing, hockey, and other popular sports.

Features and Benefits of Football Betting

Football matches are held regularly, they are widely covered by the media - there is always enough information to analyze the games. Professional predictions available. Betting companies provide players with the opportunity to follow the progress of football matches - free text / video broadcasts allow you to bet in real time. Games of the leading championships are held on weekends, which significantly increases the audience.

Each of the bookmakers strives to offer the widest line of events, containing both top and minor football matches.

A diverse list of football bets is available - beginners and experienced bettors will find their option. The odds are often 5-7 points higher than in other popular sports. The advantages include the high limits set by many bookmakers - this is of particular importance when using the Martingale (catching up) strategy.

Main types of bets

Betting can be made both before the start of the match and during it (pre-match/live, respectively). In the first case, there is enough time for pre-match analysis, study of statistical data, expert assessments, factors affecting the course of the game (roster changes, injuries, disqualifications).

Live betting requires a bettor to be able to "read the game" and react very quickly. Betting made in the course of the game can seriously raise the bank, but at the same time they are associated with high level psychological stress, the risk of succumbing to excitement, a large expenditure of time (the player must follow the football match, waiting for the right moment to bet).

The classic type of bet is an ordinary bet (the player bets on one event). This option is relatively simple and safe (no need to analyze several events at once, the risk of an error is lower than in express or system). The main disadvantage is the low income, because the size of the bet is multiplied by only one coefficient. To increase the chances of winning, bettors often combine events into parlays (a set of singles) and systems (a set of parlays in different combinations). This method increases income (the coefficients of events are multiplied).

In live/prematch, the same types of bets are made.

On the outcome

Betting on the outcome is most popular among amateurs and beginners - you need to guess whether one of the teams will win (Win1, W2) or the football match will end in a draw (X).
A separate betting option is "double chance". The player chooses a combined outcome, where:

  • the first team will win or there will be a draw (1X);
  • one of the teams will win (12);
  • the match will end in a draw or the second team will win (X2).

Handicap

If a strong team plays with an outsider, the outcome of the match is too predictable. To increase the degree of intensity, bookmakers offer a bet on a handicap - one team receives a conditional advantage over the other in terms of the number of goals scored. Handicap can be:

  • hard or soft (the number will be fractional or integer, respectively);
  • zero, positive, negative - zero handicap (F1 (0) or F2 (0)) is chosen in case of a possible draw (if the selected team wins, the bet is calculated according to the coefficient indicated in the line, in case of a draw the coefficient will be equal to "1" - it will be returned to the player ).

The quote depends on the size of the handicap.

On the pass

The pass bet is popular among bettors - predicting a team's transition to the next round of the competition is usually easier than guessing the number of goals or other outcomes offered by bookmakers. This type of bet is relevant only for competitions held according to the playoff system.

Total

In "total" bets, the player must guess whether the number of goals scored for the entire time of the match will be more or less than the specified figure (TB, TM, respectively). Bookmakers offer to bet on the total result:

  • both teams;
  • one team;
  • individual players.

Total on corners is possible - this option is less popular. In football, the most popular total is usually 2.5, in general, the figure can be both fractional and whole. If the specified integer matches the number of goals scored, then the bet is returned to the better.

Both To Score

This football bet is very popular - winnings are awarded if both teams score one or more goals during the match. The betting option is "both teams to score - no" (OB: no). A bet made with a bookmaker will bring a win if only one of the teams scores a goal (goals) or the match goes without a goal.

time match

A time match is a kind of mini-express, where the player bets on two outcomes at once: he predicts the result of the first half and the entire game. There are 9 options for time-match bets.
These are just the most popular bets - large bookmakers often offer over a hundred betting options for one football match.

Popular Football Betting Championships

Every year, tournaments and championships of various levels are held under the patronage of football organizations.
FIFA (International Football Federation):

  • a year before the World Cup, the Confederations Cup is held - the winners of the continental championships take part;
  • Mundial (World Championship) is held every 4 years.

Under the auspices of UEFA are:

  • Europa League (the second most important annual tournament);
  • The Super Cup is one of the most unpredictable matches, of great interest to betters (last year's winners of the Europa League and the Champions League take part);
  • final tournaments of the European Championship (every 4 years);
  • prestigious UEFA Champions League tournament (annually).

Under the patronage of the Conmebol Association, overseas tournaments are held:

  • South American Cup and America's Cup;
  • Rekopa South America;
  • Libertadores (International Club Tournament of South America).

Wide opportunities for sports betting provide:

  • Premier League of Russia - the relatively low performance of matches makes the "total under" bet a priority;
  • The French League is not a scoring tournament, meetings often end in a draw or with a small score (1:0 or 0:1), "total under" bets justify themselves;
  • English Premier League - due to the impressive number of transactions, bookmakers are able to offer good quotes;
  • The Spanish Primera is a high-scoring championship, so the odds for TB are lower than in the Premier League;
  • The German Bundesliga is another scoring championship, so the main total is usually 3.5 instead of the usual 2.5;
  • Italian Serie A - championship with a low number of goals, odds on TM are usually low;
  • The Dutch Eredivisie is a super-successful tournament (it's profitable to bet on totals);
  • The Portuguese Superleague is not the most productive tournament, the difference between the favorites (Porto, Benfica, Sporting) and the rest of the teams is very large, which makes football bets on a clear victory of the leaders (the coefficient is very low) irrational.

How to bet on football?

To place bets, you need to register on the website of the selected bookmaker - the procedure has some differences for different bookmakers, but is not difficult (the bookmaker provides detailed instructions). Since only legal bookmakers have the right to accept bets in the Russian Federation, registration with TsUPIS is a prerequisite (this organization plays the role of an intermediary between players and bookmakers). Another important step is personal identification. After completing all the formalities, it remains:

  • replenish your account (the bookmakers provide several methods of replenishment, among which it is easy to choose the most convenient one);
  • find interesting events;
  • choose the outcome, make a bet.

Choosing a bookmaker for betting on football

On the net you can find reviews of all popular bookmakers. In addition to their legality, confirmed by the license of the Federal Tax Service, the better should be interested in the following factors:

  • duration of the company;
  • reputation (better reviews will tell about it);
  • loyalty to successful players;
  • betting limits;
  • efficiency of the support service.

Of paramount importance is the quality of the line of events - all top championships must be present, as well as minor football leagues (they become especially relevant when the top events calendar is empty). Little-known championships can bring good profits due to the so-called value (inflated according to the player) odds - bookmaker analysts sometimes make mistakes in assessing the likelihood of the outcome of such matches.
The player should pay attention to the number of outcomes of football matches offered by the bookmaker - the wider the list, the more likely it is to find interesting option and do successful bid.

The next point that matters for the better is the odds for football. In most bookmakers, they differ slightly, but at high stakes, even a small gap (up to a tenth) affects profitability.
It is necessary to evaluate the functionality of the site of the betting company. The advantage will be the presence mobile version, applications for Android, iOS. For those who prefer to bet on football in real time, the availability of high-quality video broadcasts becomes an important criterion.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the methods of depositing / withdrawing money offered by the bookmaker and the size of the commission (in most cases it is charged only when using the services of mobile operators).
When choosing a betting company, you can pay attention to the promotions/bonuses offered. Such information is not fundamental (all bookmakers encourage players to some extent), but it will come in handy to form a general opinion about the company.

None of the offices is perfect, but at the same time, each has something to offer the player - a convenient interface for live betting, a good list for minor leagues, higher odds. Even having found the most "convenient" bookmaker, you should not stop. Professional Players open accounts in many bookmakers and make bets based on the proposed conditions / current needs. When limiting the size of bets / blocking an account or in case of technical problems on one site, it is always possible to place bets at another bookmaker.

Rules for Success

In order for betting to be profitable, you will have to learn how to analyze matches correctly - the accuracy of the forecast depends on whether all factors have been taken into account. First of all, the current form of the opposing teams matters - an analysis of the last five matches will help to decide. In addition to the nominal outcomes (win, lose, draw), it is worth studying extended statistics (the number of corners, goals scored / conceded, yellow cards). Advanced statistics will allow you to choose a noteworthy outcome.
The starting clip of players matters - often team interaction is disrupted if a newcomer appears in the squad. The game of many teams depends heavily on whether a key player takes part in the match - this point is also worth paying attention to. It is necessary to take into account disqualifications, injuries of team members.

Next important factor: motivation. Unstable results are not uncommon. A bright victory can alternate with a frankly weak game. There are quite a few reasons for this - having released young or least loaded players on the field, the coach can "sacrifice" one tournament in favor of another (strong players get the opportunity to rest before an important confrontation). Another example is the presence of a large margin from rivals. A coach can attract young players to the game, develop new schemes without fear for the result. Often, strong football teams give way to weak ones, not seeing them as a serious opponent - outsiders, on the contrary, have a serious motivation to win.

The location of a football match also has a certain influence on its outcome. The support of native stands is a good motivation. But if the players are exhausted by away matches, then this factor may turn out to be useless. If the championships have a vast geography, then the players are forced to spend a lot of time on the road - flights take strength. With this in mind, the coach often does not include key players in the team, giving them a break before more important games. The result is a loss.

Comprehensive analysis is only part of the success. Great importance has a competent financial strategy - the allocated amount (game bank) should not infringe on the main budget. Games for the last money are rarely successful. It is important to immediately set the size of the rates (from 2 to 5% of the bank) and think over their approximate number based on the day, week, month. Adhering to a financial strategy, it will be possible to avoid extremes dictated by excitement.

The desire to bet only on the favorites will not lead to success - the odds are small, and the risk of losing the match by the leader cannot be ruled out (such an event will entail serious financial losses). Not having great experience in betting, it is better not to take risks. Betting should be made only on a "fresh head" - banal fatigue will not allow you to focus on analysis, and this will lead to a loss.

conclusions

Having a good understanding of football, it is definitely worth trying your hand at betting. Betting companies do not disregard this popular view sports, offering many betting options. It is not recommended to bet on the game of your favorite football team - a biased attitude does not contribute to the correct assessment of chances. Enjoy the game without spoiling the experience with worries about the amount wagered.

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