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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
League Two 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Spartans FC
vs
Clyde
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UAE Pro League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Al-Sharjah SCC
vs
Al Wahda Abu Dhabi
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Hapoel Beer Sheva FC
vs
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
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16:00 Live
Hapoel Haifa FC
vs
Hapoel Eran Hadera FC
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16:00 Live
Maccabi Petah Tikva FC
vs
Bnei Sakhnin FC
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16:00 Live
Maccabi Petach
vs
Bnei Sakhnin FC
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17:30 Live
FC Ashdod
vs
Beitar Jerusalem FC
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Segunda Federacion 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Deportivo Guadalajara
vs
CD Mostoles URJC
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16:30 Live
CD Guadalajara SAD
vs
CD Mostoles URJC
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16:59 Live
Terrassa FC
vs
UE Olot
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Maltese Challenge League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Zebbug Rangers FC
vs
Gudja United
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Segunda Liga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
CD Mafra
vs
SL Benfica B
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Eredivisie Cup Women 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
PSV Eindhoven (W)
vs
Fortuna Sittard Women
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South African Premier Division 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Chippa United
vs
Cape Town City FC
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Primeira Liga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
SC Farense
vs
Gil Vicente
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Tercera Division 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
UD Santa Marta
vs
Atletico Astorga FC
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16:00 Live
Muleno CF
vs
Plus Ultra
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16:30 Live
CD Huetor Tajar
vs
CD Huetor Vega
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16:30 Live
CD Santurtzi
vs
CD Derio
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16:59 Live
SP Villafranca
vs
Arroyo CP
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17:00 Live
CF Noia
vs
Racing Club Villalbes
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17:00 Live
CD Torreperogil
vs
Atletico Mancha Real Cf
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17:30 Live
CD Monte
vs
CD Cayon
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17:30 Live
SD San Ignacio
vs
Urduliz FT
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17:30 Live
Pena Balsamaiso
vs
CA Vianes
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17:30 Live
Pena Balsamaiso CF
vs
CA Vianes
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17:30 Live
UD Somozas
vs
Villalonga FC
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Championnat National 3 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Toulouse II
vs
Us Castanet
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16:00 Live
US Sarre Union
vs
Strasbourg Koenigshoffen
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17:00 Live
JA Drancy
vs
Stade de Reims 2
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17:00 Live
JA Drancy
vs
Stade Reims II
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17:00 Live
Stade Bordelais
vs
Lege Capferret US
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17:00 Live
AC Seyssinet
vs
Lyon Duchere
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17:00 Live
Sable Sur Sarthe
vs
FC Chauray
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17:00 Live
FC Limonest
vs
Thonon Evian
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17:00 Live
US Lusitanos Saint-Maur
vs
Dijon Fco Ii
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17:00 Live
Stade Lavallois Ii
vs
AS Vitre
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17:00 Live
Stade Bordelais
vs
Lege Cap Ferret
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17:00 Live
Asptt Dijon
vs
FC Montceau Bourgogne
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17:00 Live
Bourgoin Jallieu
vs
Saint-Etienne II
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17:00 Live
Blagnac
vs
Pau FC 2
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17:00 Live
Lusitanos Saint Maur
vs
Dijon Fco Ii
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17:00 Live
Bourgoin Jallieu
vs
AS Saint Etienne II
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17:00 Live
Seyssinet
vs
Lyon Duchere
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17:00 Live
RC Calais
vs
Saint Quentin
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Division 1 Feminine 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Montpellier (W)
vs
FC Fleury 91 (W)
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16:00 Live
Guingamp (W)
vs
AC Le Havre (W)
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16:00 Live
Paris FC (W)
vs
Dijon FC (W)
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16:00 Live
Stade Reims (W)
vs
Strasbourg W
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16:00 Live
Montpellier (W)
vs
Fleury 91 FC (W)
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16:00 Live
EA Guingamp (W)
vs
Le Havre (W)
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Cup 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Al-Arabi Jordan
vs
Al-Hussein SC
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First Division 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Real de Banjul FC
vs
Banjul Hawks FC
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16:00 Live
Greater Tomorrow FC
vs
Gambian Dutch Lions
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16:00 Live
Gambia Armed Forces
vs
Falcons FC
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16:00 Live
Armed Forces FC
vs
Falcons FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Al-Ahli Club
vs
A'Ali FC
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16:00 Live
Al-Muharraq SC
vs
Manama Club
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16:00 Live
Al-Ahli Club
vs
A'Ali Club
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16:00 Live
ALMuharraq
vs
Manama Club
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16:00 Live
Al-Ahli Club
vs
Al Ali Csc
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Vipers SC
vs
Bul FC
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Ligue 1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
US Biskra
vs
Olympique Akbou
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16:00 Live
US Biskra
vs
Olimpique Akbou
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16:00 Live
US Biskra
vs
Cf Akbou
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Segunda B-2 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
UD San Sebastian de los Reyes
vs
CD Coria
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17:00 Live
CF Talavera de la Reina
vs
Getafe B
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17:00 Live
Valencia CF Mestalla
vs
UE Sant Andreu
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17:30 Live
CE Europa
vs
Elche CF Ilicitano
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Bundesliga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FC Red Bull Salzburg
vs
SK Austria Klagenfurt
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Melita FC
vs
Zabbar St Patrick
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16:00 Live
Melita FC
vs
Zabbar St. Patrick FC
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16:00 Live
Melita FC
vs
St. Patrick F.C
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16:00 Live
Melita FC
vs
Zabbar St.Patrick
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Segunda B-1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Lugo
vs
SD Ponferradina
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16:30 Live
Gimnastic de Tarragona
vs
Zamora CF
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16:30 Live
CD Arenteiro
vs
Real Union
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16:30 Live
Yeclano Deportivo
vs
Merida AD
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National League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
AS Kigali
vs
Rayon Sports FC
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1. Lig 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Sakaryaspor
vs
Igdir Belediyespor
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16:00 Live
Sakaryaspor
vs
Igdir FK
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16:00 Live
Sakarya Hendek
vs
76 Igdir Belediyespor
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16:00 Live
Sakaryaspor
vs
Igdir
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Super League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Alanyaspor
vs
Gaziantep Buyuksehir Belediyespor
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16:00 Live
Alanyaspor
vs
Gazişehir Gaziantep F.K.
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16:00 Live
Alanyaspor
vs
Gaziantep
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Megyei Bajnokság I 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
WKW Györi ETO
vs
Diosgyori VTK
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NB 1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Gyori ETO FC
vs
Diosgyori VTK
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16:00 Live
Gyor
vs
Diosgyori VTK
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FC Zorya Luhansk
vs
FC Chornomorets Odesa
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16:00 Live
FC Zorya Luhansk
vs
Chornomorets
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Ligue 1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Olympique de Marseille
vs
Lille
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Serie B 1 draw 2
16:15 Live
Sampdoria
vs
Spezia
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Shooting Stars SC
vs
Kano Pillars FC
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16:30 Live
Shooting Stars 3SC
vs
Kano Pillars FC
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Ligue 1 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Guediawaye FC
vs
Oslo Fa
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16:30 Live
Guediawaye FC
vs
Oslo FA Dakar
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Ligue 2 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Dakar UC
vs
Amitie FC
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16:45 Live
AS Douanes Senegal
vs
ASC Niarry Tally
In-Play Bet
16:45 Live
AS Douanes Senegal
vs
NGB ASC Niarry Tally
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Ekstraklasa 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Slask Wroclaw
vs
RKS Radomiak Radom
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Serie C 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
USD Sestri Levante 1919
vs
Carpi FC
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16:30 Live
AS Giana Erminio
vs
ASD Alcione
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16:30 Live
Calcio Padova
vs
AC Lumezzane
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16:30 Live
Calcio Catania
vs
SSD Potenza Calcio
In-Play Bet
16:30 Live
Benevento
vs
Giugliano 1928
In-Play Bet
16:30 Live
USD Sestri Levante 1919
vs
Athletic Carpi FC 1909
In-Play Bet
16:30 Live
Catania Calcio
vs
SSD Potenza Calcio
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1. HNL League 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
NK Istra 1961
vs
HNK Sibenik
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Championnat National 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Quevilly Rouen
vs
Concarneau
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Serie A 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Udinese
vs
Napoli
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Derde Divisie 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Sv Meersen
vs
HSV Hoek
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Liga Premier Serie A 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Leones Negros UdeG Premier
vs
Aguacateros Cdu
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Campionato Sammarinese 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
FC Fiorentino
vs
FC Domagnano
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Derde Divisie 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
VVSB
vs
OJC Rosmalen
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Division 2 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
D Gardens United
vs
Elite Falcons Fc
In-Play Bet
Liga Bet 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Кфар Саба 1928
vs
Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam F.C.
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
MK Kfar Saba 19
vs
Beitar Tel Aviv
In-Play Bet
17:30 Live
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
vs
Hapoel Kaukab FC
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17:30 Live
SC Ramla
vs
Fc-hapoel-bnei-ashdod
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Challenge League 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
FC Vaduz
vs
Etoile Carouge FC
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17:00 Live
FC Wil 1900
vs
AC Bellinzona
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Division 1 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
vs
Omonia Aradippou
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
vs
Omon. Aradippou
In-Play Bet
Segunda Division 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Leones Negros II
vs
Aguacateros C.D
In-Play Bet
Botola Pro 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Wydad Athletic Club
vs
JS Soualem
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Wydad Athletic Club
vs
Jeunesse Sportive De Soualem
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Wydad Athletic Club
vs
Club Chabab Riadi Salmi
In-Play Bet
Super Liga 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
SK Slovan Bratislava
vs
FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda
In-Play Bet
Segunda Division 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
SD Gernika Club
vs
CD Subiza
In-Play Bet
17:30 Live
SD Eibar
vs
Real Zaragoza
In-Play Bet
17:30 Live
CD Eldense
vs
Elche
In-Play Bet
Championnat National 2 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
St Pryvé St Hilaire
vs
Blois Foot 41
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
US Creteil-Lusitanos
vs
Epinal
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Thionville Lusitanos
vs
FCSR Haguenau
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
ES Wasquehal
vs
Chambly FC
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
US Granville
vs
Dinan Léhon FC
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Hyeres FC
vs
Marignane Gignac FC
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Voltigeurs de Châteaubriant
vs
Le Poire SV
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
La Roche VF
vs
Bordeaux
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
RC Grasse
vs
SC Toulon
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
AS Beauvais Oise
vs
SC Feignies
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
La Roche Sur Yon VF
vs
Bordeaux
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
RC Grasse
vs
Toulon Var
In-Play Bet
17:25 Live
Thionville FC
vs
FCSR Haguenau
In-Play Bet
Championnat de France Amateur 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Us Thionville Lusitanos
vs
FCSR Haguenau
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Voltigeurs de Châteaubriant
vs
Le Poire Sur Vie Vf
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
RC Grasse
vs
Sporting De Toulon
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Saint Pryve Saint Hilaire
vs
Blois Foot 41
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
Hyeres FC
vs
Marignane Gignac Côte Bleue FC
In-Play Bet
17:25 Live
AS Beauvais Oise
vs
Feignies Aulnoye
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Yverdon Sport FC
vs
FC Sion
In-Play Bet
17:00 Live
FC Winterthur
vs
FC Luzern
In-Play Bet
First Amateur Division 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Royal Antwerp II
vs
KVK Ninove
In-Play Bet
Super D1 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Nouakchott King's
vs
ASC Gendrim
In-Play Bet
Liga F Women 1 draw 2
17:14 Live
Real Sociedad (W)
vs
UD Granadilla Tenerife (W)
In-Play Bet
Jupiler Pro League 1 draw 2
17:15 Live
Oud Heverlee Leuven
vs
Sporting de Charleroi
In-Play Bet
17:15 Live
Leuven
vs
Sporting de Charleroi
In-Play Bet
Welsh Cup 1 draw 2
17:20 Live
Connahs Quay Nomads FC
vs
Mold Alexandra FC
In-Play Bet
17:20 Live
Connahs Quay Nomads FC
vs
Mold Alexandra
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Nottingham Forest
vs
Aston Villa
In-Play Bet
National League 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Forest Green Rovers
vs
Boston United FC
In-Play Bet
La Liga 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Sevilla FC
vs
Celta de Vigo
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
FC St. Pauli
vs
SV Werder Bremen
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Atromitos Athens FC
vs
OFI Crete FC
In-Play Bet
Super League Women 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Brighton And Hove Albion Women
vs
Tottenham Hotspur Women
In-Play Bet
Liga 3 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
CD Trofense
vs
Fafe
In-Play Bet
Regional League 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Hercules Alicante B
vs
CF Gandia
In-Play Bet
Saturday 14 December 2024
Serie A 1 draw 2
14:00
Cagliari
vs
Atalanta
All Odds
19:45 Live
Juventus
vs
Venezia FC
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15
RCD Mallorca
vs
Girona FC
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.