There are many reasons why punters are attracted to football betting and it continues to be very popular across the globe.
Matches are played every day across several continents and there a wide array of markets to choose from, satisfying punters’ needs.
Like other sports, it is handy to know what you are doing before placing your hard-earned cash on any match.
There are so many different things to remember when betting on football, and it can all get a little complicated. So to get you started, we have picked out the most common and straightforward markets that punters can bet on.
Match Result
For each match that is played in a league or cup, bookmakers will provide odds on the probability of the outcome of it.
This is the most common type of bet in football betting, and it is where you bet on the result of the match in 90 minutes.
There are three outcomes in football, win, draw or loss – and it is often referred to as 1×2 bet. This is because you can bet on the home team (1), the draw (X), or the away team (2).
The match result market often appears at the top of the page, and if the punter predicts the correct outcome, they win their bet.
Double Chance Betting
The Double Chance market is another very popular market within football betting where punters bet on two outcomes in a single match.
This gives you the chance to bet on the draw and a win at the same time, and it is great if you want to reduce the risk.
This bet is often used when backing an outsider, as it gives the punter the chance to cover themselves in case the favourite rescues a draw inside 90 minutes.
Goalscorer Betting
As well as betting on teams to win or draw, punters can back an individual player to score the first goal or find the back of the net at any time in the contest.
This is normally a great bet if you follow a team closely or have a particular interest in a player who you think has what it takes to score on that occasion.
Odds are made available for every player named in the squad on that day, but bets are typically placed on strikers and attacking midfielders as they will have the most chances.
Outright Markets
We have already discussed betting on individual matches or players but betting on overall competitions is another huge market within sports betting.
Whether you want to bet on the winner of a league, or you fancy your country to win the World Cup, bookmakers have markets available to cover all of your needs.
These bets require patience, as the odds are better at the start of a season or tournament, and the outcome will not be decided for several months.
While it is common to back the winner of a league, punters also have the chance to bet on a team to be relegated, should they expect them to struggle, or promoted up to the division above. On top of this, many bookmakers offer the chance to bet on things like a top-four, top-six or top-half finish.
Other Markets
Football really is the king of the betting world, and it is important you start small and learn as you go along. As you gain experience, there are a whole host of other markets, from corner betting to the half-time result, to select from, while new markets often emerge, providing more in-depth options and detail than before.
There is something for everyone, and you can get started by viewing the latest odds on the MansionBet football page.
