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Football Bets in December 2024

Football is one of the most popular GB sports, not just among fans but also among gamblers. Around 40% of all wagers in the GB are football bets. Considering that the Premier League 2024 has not reached its climax yet, you may want to test your luck and place a few wagers. But where and how exactly? Below is the full guide to football betting — you will find everything from top providers to odds and rules explained.

 

In Play Odds
Premier League 1 draw 2
11:00 Live
FC Oleksandriya
vs
FC LNZ Cherkasy
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
vs
FC Karpaty Lviv
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Division 2 1 draw 2
11:55 Live
Al Taraji
vs
Al Qotah
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Premier League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Nairobi City Stars
vs
Talanta FC
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12:00 Live
Administration Police FC
vs
Gor Mahia FC
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Women's Championship 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Leicester City FC Women
vs
Chelsea FC (W)
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Thai League 2 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Mahasarakham SBT FC
vs
Suphanburi FC
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12:00 Live
Mahasarakham United FC
vs
Suphanburi FC
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13:00 Live
Chonburi FC
vs
Chanthaburi FC
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Prva Liga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FK Sloboda Uzice
vs
FK Javor Ivanjica
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12:00 Live
FK Smederevo 1924
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FK Graficar Beograd
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12:00 Live
FK Mladost Novi Sad
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FK Indija
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12:00 Live
GFK Sloven Ruma
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FK Vozdovac
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Tercera División RFEF Women 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Las Rozas Women
vs
Dinamo Guadalajara (Women)
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Premier League 2 (Division 1) 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Manchester United Academy
vs
Southampton FC Academy
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12:00 Live
Aston Villa Academy
vs
Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy
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Tercera Division 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
CD Buzanada
vs
CF Union Viera
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Premier League 2 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Aston Villa U21
vs
Wolves U21
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12:00 Live
Man Utd U21
vs
Southampton U21
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FA WSL 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Leicester (W)
vs
Chelsea FC (W)
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Cup 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Moghayer Al Sarhan
vs
Sahab SC
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13:35 Live
Al-Ahli SC Jordan
vs
Shabab Al-Ordon Club
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Super Liga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FK Tekstilac Odzaci
vs
FK Mladost Lucani
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12:00 Live
Tekstilac Odzaci
vs
FK Mladost Lucani
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Super League 2 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Niki Volou FC
vs
Kavala FC
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13:00 Live
Iraklis 1908 Thessaloniki FC
vs
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa FC
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13:00 Live
Iraklis 1908
vs
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa FC
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Superliga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
KF Malisheva
vs
FC Suhareka
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Liga 1 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Borneo Samarinda
vs
Madura United FC
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12:00 Live
Borneo FC
vs
Madura United FC
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Campionato Primavera 1 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Cagliari U20
vs
Sampdoria U20
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12:00 Live
Atalanta U20
vs
Inter Milan U20
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12:00 Live
Cagliari
vs
Sampdoria
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12:00 Live
Atalanta U20
vs
Internazionale Milano U20
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2. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
1. FC Magdeburg
vs
SC Paderborn 07
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12:00 Live
SSV Ulm 1846
vs
Hamburger SV
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12:00 Live
FC Schalke 04
vs
Fortuna Dusseldorf
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Liga Bet 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Tzeirey Haifa SC
vs
Tzofi Haifa
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12:00 Live
Tzeirey Haifa S
vs
Tzofi Haifa
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Thai League 1 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Nakhon Ratchasima FC
vs
Buriram United FC
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Super League Women 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Leicester City Women
vs
Chelsea FC (W)
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Czech First League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
FK Dukla Praha
vs
FC Hradec Kralove
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Liga 1 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
FC Otelul Galati
vs
FC UTA Arad
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U19 Youth League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Hapoel Acre FC U19
vs
Hapoel Herzliya FC U19
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League One 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Bolton Wanderers FC
vs
Wigan Athletic
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12:30 Live
Leyton Orient
vs
Burton Albion
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League Two 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Tranmere Rovers
vs
Harrogate Town FC
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12:30 Live
Salford City FC
vs
Notts County
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12:30 Live
Salford
vs
Notts County
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The Championship 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Preston North End
vs
Leeds United FC
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12:30 Live
Coventry City
vs
Hull City
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12:30 Live
Bristol City
vs
Queens Park Rangers
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Division 2 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Ypsonas FC
vs
Anagennisi Deryneia FC
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12:30 Live
Digenis Morfou
vs
Ayia Napa FC
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First Division 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
FK Kukesi
vs
KF Valbona
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Second Division 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
AEZ Zakakiou
vs
PAEEK
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12:30 Live
ASIL Lysi
vs
Olympiakos Nicosia
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12:30 Live
Chalkanoras Idaliou
vs
Othellos Athienou FC
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12:30 Live
MEAP Nisou
vs
Achyronas Onisilos
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12:30 Live
Halkanoras
vs
Othellos Athienou FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Araz-Naxcivan PFK
vs
Sabah FA
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12:30 Live
Araz Naxcıvan
vs
Sabah FA
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Division 1 1 draw 2
12:40 Live
United FC UAE
vs
Al-Fujairah SC
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12:40 Live
Majd FC
vs
Al Dhaid
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12:40 Live
Majd FC
vs
Al Thaid
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12:40 Live
Masfoot Sports Club
vs
Al Hamriyah Club
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12:40 Live
United FC Dubai
vs
Al-Fujairah SC
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13:35 Live
Masfut Club
vs
Al Hamriyah Club
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1st Division 1 draw 2
12:40 Live
Fanja SC
vs
Al Wahda SC
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12:45 Live
Al-Salam SC
vs
Nizwa Club
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12:45 Live
Al Salam Sohar
vs
Nizwa Club
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Arabian Gulf League 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Al Oruba Al Fujairah
vs
Ajman Club
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Segunda Liga 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
FC Alverca
vs
Chaves
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UAE Pro League 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Al Urooba
vs
Ajman Club
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12:45 Live
Baniyas Club UAE
vs
Al Bataeh
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Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SC Moknine
vs
El Makarem de Mahdia
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13:00 Live
ES Hammam-Sousse
vs
Kalaa Sport
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13:00 Live
Menzel Bourguiba
vs
CS M'saken
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13:00 Live
Oued-ellil
vs
Es Rades
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13:00 Live
Avenir S Marsa
vs
CS Korba
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13:00 Live
AS Oued Ellil
vs
Es Rades
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Ligue 1 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
ES Zarzis
vs
AS Gabes
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13:00 Live
JS Omrane
vs
CA Bizertin
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13:00 Live
Jeunesse-sportive-omrane
vs
CA Bizertin
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U21 Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
AS Khroub
vs
Bordj Menaiel
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National League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Armee Patriotique Rwandaise FC
vs
Mukura Victory Sports FC
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13:00 Live
Muhazi United FC
vs
Gasogi United FC
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13:00 Live
Muhazi United
vs
Gasogi United FC
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13:00 Live
Rwamagana City
vs
Gasogi United FC
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13:00 Live
Rutsiro FC
vs
Musanze FC
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13:00 Live
Amagaju FC
vs
Marines FC
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13:00 Live
AP Rwandaise FC
vs
Mukura Victory Sports FC
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13:00 Live
Muhazi United
vs
Gasogi Utd
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13:00 Live
Muhazi United F
vs
Gasogi United FC
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13:00 Live
Amagaju FC
vs
Marine Gisenyi
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Campionato Primavera 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Padova U19
vs
AlbinoLeffe U19
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13:00 Live
Parma U19
vs
Vicenza Youth
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FA Women's National League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Burnley (W)
vs
Stoke City (Women)
In-Play Bet
Liga Alef 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Ihud Bnei Shfaram
vs
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Ihud Bnei Shfar
vs
Mac.Nazareth
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Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Caykur Rizespor
vs
Konyaspor
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First Division 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Kiluvya FC
vs
Tma FC
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13:35 Live
African Sports Club
vs
Bigman FC
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Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Bechar Djedid
vs
MC Saida
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13:00 Live
JSD Jijel
vs
CA Batna
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13:00 Live
BecharDjedid
vs
MC Saida
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13:00 Live
IBKEK
vs
MO Constantine
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13:00 Live
US Bechar Djedi
vs
MC Saida
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13:00 Live
US Bechar Djedid
vs
MC Saida
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13:00 Live
JS Djidjel
vs
CA Batna
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13:00 Live
IB Khemis El Khechna
vs
MO Constantine
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13:00 Live
AS Khroub
vs
JS Bordj Menaiel
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13:00 Live
NRB Teleghma
vs
US Souf
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13:00 Live
MSP Batna
vs
USM El Harrach
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13:00 Live
JS Djijel
vs
CA Batna
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13:00 Live
Teleghma
vs
US Souf
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13:00 Live
US Chaouia
vs
USM Annaba
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13:00 Live
Khemis El Khechna
vs
MO Constantine
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13:00 Live
O Magran
vs
MB Rouissat
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13:35 Live
Oued Magrane
vs
Mb Rouisset
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La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Espanyol
vs
Osasuna
In-Play Bet
3. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
vs
FC Ingolstadt 04
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SV Sandhausen
vs
FC Erzgebirge Aue
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13:00 Live
VfB Stuttgart II
vs
Borussia Dortmund II
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
DSC Arminia Bielefeld
vs
SpVgg Unterhaching
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Hannover 96 II
vs
FC Viktoria Koln 1904
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Hannover 96 II
vs
FC Viktoria Cologne
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Stuttgart Youth
vs
Borussia Dortmund II
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Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Red Star FC Paris
vs
Grenoble Foot 38
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Lorient
vs
Paris FC
In-Play Bet
1. Lig 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Fatih Karagumruk SK
vs
Boluspor
In-Play Bet
Segunda Division 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Levante
vs
Cordoba CF
In-Play Bet
First Division 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Fgura United FC
vs
Senglea Athletic FC
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Nkwazi FC
vs
Kabwe Warriors FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
ZESCO United FC
vs
Mutondo Stars
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Mufulira Wanderers FC
vs
Zanaco FC
In-Play Bet
Regionalliga Nordost 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
FSV 63 Luckenwalde
vs
1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Maccabi Netanya FC
vs
Maccabi Bney Reine
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Maccabi Netanya FC
vs
Mac.Bnei Raina
In-Play Bet
13:35 Live
Maccabi Netanya FC
vs
Maccabi Bnei Raina
In-Play Bet
Liga F Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Real Betis (W)
vs
Atletico Madrid (W)
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Real Betis (W)
vs
Atletico Madrid (Women)
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SV Werder Bremen (W)
vs
VfL Wolfsburg (W)
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
FC Twente (W)
vs
PEC Zwolle (W)
In-Play Bet
Maltese Challenge League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Fgura United
vs
Senglea Athletic FC
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:15 Live
Birkirkara FC
vs
Hibernians FC
In-Play Bet
13:15 Live
Birkirkara FC
vs
Paola Hibernian
In-Play Bet
Tweede Divisie 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Excelsior Maassluis
vs
Amsterdamsche FC
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
SJC Noordwijk
vs
Rijnsburgse Boys
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
GVVV
vs
SV Spakenburg
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
GVVV
vs
Spakenburg
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13:30 Live
RKAV Volendam
vs
Barendrecht
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13:30 Live
Asser Christelijke Voetbalvereniging
vs
ADO20
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13:30 Live
HHC Hardenberg
vs
Koninklijke HFC
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Asv Assen
vs
ADO '20
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13:30 Live
Krav-volendam
vs
Barendrecht
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13:35 Live
Excelsior Maassluis
vs
Afc Amsterdam
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NB 1 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Zalaegerszegi TE FC
vs
Debreceni VSC
In-Play Bet
Serie D 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
USD Lavagnese 1919
vs
FC Vado
In-Play Bet
South African Premier Division 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Lamontville Golden Arrows FC
vs
Richards Bay FC
In-Play Bet
I-League 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Inter Kashi
vs
Churchill Brothers SC
In-Play Bet
1st Division 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Milford FC
vs
Durban City
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Milford FC
vs
Durban City FC
In-Play Bet
U21 KNVB Divisie 1 1 draw 2
13:35 Live
MVV Maastricht U21
vs
FC Eindhoven Reserves
In-Play Bet
Saturday 14 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Newcastle United
vs
Leicester City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Liverpool FC
vs
Fulham
All Odds
15:00 Live
Wolverhampton Wanderers
vs
Ipswich Town FC
All Odds
15:00 Live
Arsenal
vs
Everton FC
All Odds
17:30 Live
Nottingham Forest
vs
Aston Villa
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Middlesbrough
vs
Millwall
All Odds
15:00 Live
Oxford United
vs
Sheffield Wednesday
All Odds
15:00 Live
Blackburn Rovers
vs
Luton Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Sheffield United
vs
Plymouth Argyle
All Odds
15:00 Live
Swansea City
vs
Sunderland
All Odds
15:00 Live
Stoke City
vs
Cardiff City
All Odds
League One 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Birmingham
vs
Bristol Rovers
All Odds
15:00 Live
Charlton Athletic
vs
Mansfield Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Exeter City FC
vs
Barnsley
All Odds
15:00 Live
Peterborough United
vs
Crawley Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Reading
vs
Blackpool
All Odds
15:00 Live
Huddersfield Town
vs
Lincoln City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Wrexham
vs
Cambridge United
All Odds
15:00 Live
Rotherham United
vs
Northampton Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Stevenage FC
vs
Stockport County FC
All Odds
15:00 Live
Shrewsbury Town
vs
Wycombe Wanderers
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Augsburg
vs
Bayer Leverkusen
All Odds
14:30 Live
1. FC Union Berlin
vs
VfL Bochum
All Odds
14:30 Live
1. FSV Mainz 05
vs
Bayern Munchen
All Odds
14:30 Live
Borussia Monchengladbach
vs
Holstein Kiel
All Odds
14:30
M'Gladbach
vs
Holstein Kiel
All Odds
17:30 Live
FC St. Pauli
vs
SV Werder Bremen
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Cagliari
vs
Atalanta
All Odds
17:00 Live
Udinese
vs
Napoli
All Odds
19:45 Live
Juventus
vs
Venezia FC
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
RCD Mallorca
vs
Girona FC
All Odds
17:30 Live
Sevilla FC
vs
Celta de Vigo
All Odds
20:00 Live
Rayo Vallecano
vs
Real Madrid
All Odds
Sunday 15 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Brighton & Hove Albion
vs
Crystal Palace
All Odds
16:30 Live
Man City
vs
Manchester United
All Odds
19:00 Live
Chelsea
vs
Brentford
All Odds
19:00 Live
Southampton
vs
Tottenham Hotspur FC
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Watford
vs
West Bromwich
All Odds
15:00 Live
Norwich City
vs
Burnley
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
1. FC Heidenheim
vs
VfB Stuttgart
All Odds
16:30 Live
Borussia Dortmund
vs
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
All Odds
18:30 Live
RB Leipzig
vs
Eintracht Frankfurt
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
US Lecce
vs
AC Monza
All Odds
14:00 Live
Bologna
vs
Fiorentina
All Odds
14:00 Live
Parma
vs
Hellas Verona
All Odds
17:00 Live
Como 1907
vs
Roma
All Odds
19:45 Live
AC Milan
vs
Genoa
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Atletico Madrid
vs
Getafe
All Odds
15:15 Live
Alaves
vs
Athletic Bilbao
All Odds
17:30 Live
Villarreal CF
vs
Real Betis
All Odds
17:30 Live
SAD Real Sociedad
vs
Deportiva Las Palmas
All Odds
20:00 Live
Barcelona
vs
Leganes
All Odds
Monday 16 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
Bournemouth
vs
West Ham
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
19:45 Live
Lazio
vs
Internazionale
All Odds
19:45 Live
Lazio
vs
Inter
All Odds

Top List of the Best Football Betting Sites in the United Kingdom

Considering the vast popularity of football in the United Kingdom, it’s no wonder there are so many bookmakers readily accepting wagers. Below, we list some of the top sites in the GB with the best football odds. By the way, they also offer bonuses for new and regular players — so make sure you keep an eye on those.

Popular Bookmakers with Welcome Bonuses

Some of the best football betting sites GB punters favor for their sleek design and generous bonuses (including those for newcomers) are:

  • Betfred: up to £40 bonus money on bets starting with £10
  • Bet365: a minimal bet of £10, up to £30 in bonus funds
  • SkyBet: £30 bonus on any bet

More best bet football sites in the United Kingdom include BoyleSports, Unibet, BetVictor, BetUK, SpreadX, and PariMatch.

What is Football Bet of the Day?

A bet of the day is a special offer available on gambling sites and independent platforms. Those are daily football betting predictions from experts, offering gamblers a chance to wager money relatively risk-free. Of course, there is never a 100% risk-free wager — even though most reputable sites can, to a certain extent, predict a team’s winning odds, predicting match results is still about gambling, no matter how good one may be at analyzing the most promising football odds today.

Bets of the day are not chosen by any specific criteria — too many factors depend on the match and the type of offer promoted today. Below, you will find a full guide explaining how the wagers work — understanding these is way better than any football bet predictions, from experts or otherwise.

How Does Football Betting Work? Odds & Explained

For beginners, the world of sports wagering can be overwhelming — it is possible to punt on practically every match development, and the odds vary a lot from one wager to another. So, we start with the basics — how to read football betting odds.

Football Odds: Quick Guide to Available Formats

All sports betting odds are displayed either as factions or as decimals. The fraction display is more widespread because it is generally less confusing. For example, 3/1 means that, if this combination wins, you will get £3 for each £1 you wagered; plus, you will get your ‘deposit’ of £1 back. So, you get a total of £4 if the bet wins.

The same logic can be expressed through decimals, but it will look as 4.0 — because you get £4 for every pound wagered. This pattern simply adds your initial deposit straight into the formula.

There is also a handicap bet marked as HomeTeam -1/ UnderdogTeam +2 (or any other figures applicable at the time of betting) that defines a goal margin by which each team is supposed to win. We will discuss those in detail later because handicap bets marked -/+ have their nuances, too.

Also, you need to keep in mind that these odds have nothing to do with the teams’ actual chances of victory — they show how much you will get if your stake wins. To increase the chances of placing a winning wager, read more about how sports betting works and which stakes are best for beginners.

How to Bet on Football: Wager Types in Detail

The best thing about football bets today is that you can make stakes on practically anything — from total team score to separate player’s stats and scores; you can even gamble if the manager is fired after the match. Still, the most popular stakes during an active tournament are the handicap bets we mentioned above. There are several types of those:

Whole-goal handicap: the Favorite -1/Underdog +2 type allows you to punt either on Favorite or an Underdog. If you choose Favorite, the stake wins if the Favorite wins by at least two goals. You get your deposit back if it only outperforms by one goal — in this case, the ‘-1’ turns this bet into a draw.

Similarly, you can choose an Underdog, and the stake wins if the Underdog wins, draws, or loses only by one goal. You draw if they win by two goals (+2). If they lose by more than three goals, you lose, too.

Half-goal handicap: very similar bet that works with decimal figures, i.e., Favorite -1.5/Underdog +1.5. If you bet on a favourite, you win if they win by two or more goals. You lose if the favourite wins by less than two goals, draws, or loses.

When betting on Underdog, you win if they lose by no more than one goal, draw, or win. Any other outcome, and you lose.

European handicap: this stake looks like with Favorite -1, Draw -1, Underdog +2, with potentially variable numbers.

When choosing a Favorite, you win if they win by two goals or more.

When picking a Draw, you win if the Favorite wins only by one goal.

When sticking to the Underdog, you win if they lose by only one goal, draw, or win.

Half-time or Full-time Wagers: any type of odds format can apply either to a full-time game outcome or first/second part-time outcome. The second option is good for players who know that certain teams score quickly during the first half; or vice versa;, a player may predict that the team will start scoring by the end of the match.

In addition, players can make their stakes on goalscorers — that is, which player will score how many goals; or, they can punt on the final game score — here, one needs to guess an exact match score to win.

Football in-play betting is a type of wager some bookmakers accept when the match is already in progress. It’s not very common for most trusted casinos, but it surely enhances the game-watching experience.

Football betting accumulator is very popular because it allows you to make stakes on multiple outcomes, thus increasing your chances of winning. There is always a catch, of course. For example, you can wager on five different outcomes — a winning team, a goal margin, a scoring player, etc. Each separate wager may seem low-risk and almost certain to happen, but keep in mind that the site will pay off only if all outcomes come true.

Sports Live Betting: More Beginner’s Winning Tips

The odds and the types of stakes described above can vary from one gambling site to another — a full selection of options is not always available on one platform. If you want to increase your chances of placing a winning wager, you should always compare football bet offers across different sites — this way, you can find the best, highest-paying opportunities. Another tip before wagering real money is to always use a football odds calculator, especially if you’re new to punting.

Most Popular Competitions Ranked by Level

  • FIFA World Cup, commonly called simply World Cup, is a competition that has been running since 1930.
  • UEFA Champions League, also known as the European Cup, was first launched in 1955.
  • UEFA European Championship, informally called Euro, was first held in 1958 in France and is still highly popular.
  • Copa America, a tournament that originated from Argentina and predated the World Cup. Copa America was first held in 1916.
  • UEFA Europa League, a successor to the UEFA Cup that exists since the 1970s.
  • Football Association Cup, of course! Even though this is a domestic event, it is one of the oldest competitions on this list, initiated in England in 1871.

Fantasy Football Betting Sites: Compete Anytime, Anywhere

What do ardent fans do when there is no tournament to wager on? They play fantasy football — create virtual teams but fill them with ‘real’ players. Plus, major casinos also list fantasy football in their game selection — but, of course, the team will already be created, and you will only have a chance to make your stakes. The top sites that have fantasy football betting are:

  • Fantasy Bet
  • Premier Punt
  • BetMGM
  • Caesars
  • DraftKings
  • BetRivers
  • FanDuel

Pros & Cons of Online Football Betting vs Betting at a Retail Sportsbook

Both have their pluses and minuses, so the choice is totally up to the player. The top advantage of betting in a retail sportsbook is that there are hardly any limits on betting, and you can collect your winnings, if any, right after the results are known. Besides, there is an extra element of social engagement that extroverts will appreciate. And, if your wager has been accepted, it will not be canceled — so your potential winnings are safer, in a way. On the other hand, local shops offer fewer events and competition types, and there are no free perks for people wagering their money.

Online betting sites cover various games and events, so the choice will be better. Besides, they always throw in some extra bonuses and freebies, which is nice — even though these freebies come with limitations. There are also limits on maximum wagering amounts, and the withdrawal time to your bank account is certainly slower compared to onsite venues. Besides, some stakes may be disqualified even if they win. For example, some casinos cancel low-risk stakes that cover multiple outcomes — something that will not happen with a real bookmaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best betting site for football?

It’s really a matter of personal preference. The most popular platforms in the United Kingdom are Bet365, LadBrokes, BetVictor, PariMatch, and UniBet. So, it makes sense to check those out first.

How do you bet on soccer?

You choose a reliable betting site, check out the odds and available bets (exact types described in detail above), and place your bet. There are many stakes and odds to choose from, so there is no precise formula here.

How to win betting on soccer?

There is no universal guide to winning on betting — it’s called a gamble for a reason. But you can boost your chances of success if you: Familiarize yourself with bet types and odds; Learn more about teams and their play stats; Follow tipsters and analyze bet of the day offers; Wager small amounts before you get to know the logic better.

How to beat the bookies at football?

There is never a guarantee of beating the bookies — in the long run, the house always wins. In the short term, you can maximise your winning chances if you gamble with your head. That includes: Doing research instead of betting on your favorite team; Analyzing markets and odds; Follow expert people who give betting tips; Finding the most valuable odds and promotions — some casinos simply offer better odds than others, so do your research before every new match.

How do betting odds work in soccer?

There are different types of odds and their formats that often depend on the bookmaker and wager type. The most common ones are: 2/1: means that you get £2 for every £1 wagered, plus your wager back. So, if you wager £1 and your bet wins, you get £3 in total. 3.0: same as 2/1 in fraction format, with deposit wager amount already included in potential return sum. You still get £2 for every £1 wagered, plus your deposit back. So, you win £3 on every £1 wagered. TeamOne -1/ TeamTwo+2, or any other figures in the +/- pattern: also known as handicap bet, this type shows which team is the favorite (the one with a minus). You can bet on any Team, and the number after +/- shows a margin by which your Team should win or lose.