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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 Inhulets Petrove
vs
FC Zorya Luhansk
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
FC Dynamo Kyiv
vs
FC Oleksandriya
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National Division 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
FC Wiltz 71
vs
Rodange 91
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
FC UNA Strassen
vs
FC Victoria Rosport
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15:00 Live
CS Fola Esch
vs
SC Bettembourg
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
US Mondorf-les-Bains
vs
FC Mondercange
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15:00 Live
Mondorf Les Bains
vs
Fc Monnerich
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Prva Liga 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
NK Radomlje
vs
ND Primorje
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14:00 Live
NK Maribor
vs
NK Nafta 1903 Lendava
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14:00 Live
NK Radomlje
vs
Primorje Ajdovscina
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14:00 Live
NK Radomlje
vs
NK Primorje
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14:00 Live
NK Radomlje
vs
Nd Primorje Ajdovscina
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Serie D 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Licata
vs
Sambiase
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14:00 Live
Citta Di S. Aga
vs
ASD Sancataldese
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15:00 Live
ACD Nardo
vs
Brindisi FC
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15:49 Live
Civitanovese
vs
Fermana FC
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Ekstraklasa 1 draw 2
13:45 Live
Puszcza Niepolomice
vs
Jagiellonia Bialystok
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1. HNL League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
HNK Sibenik
vs
HNK Rijeka
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Super Liga 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
FK Vojvodina
vs
FK Cukaricki
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16:00 Live
FK Spartak Subotica
vs
TSC Backa Topola
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Coppa Italia Lega Pro 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Virtus Entella
vs
ASD Pineto Calcio
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Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Sumgayit FK
vs
Neftchi PFC Baku
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Segunda Liga 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
UD Oliveirense
vs
FC Alverca
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15:30 Live
CD Mafra
vs
CS Maritimo
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Indian Super League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
NorthEast United FC
vs
Mohun Bagan AC
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14:00 Live
NorthEast United FC
vs
Mohun Bagan SG
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Botola Pro 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Ittihad Riadhi de Tanger
vs
SCC Mohammedia
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15:00 Live
Renaissance Zemamra
vs
Moghreb Tetouan
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15:00 Live
Renaissance Zemamra
vs
Maghreb Athletic Tetouan
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Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Floriana FC
vs
Hamrun Spartans FC
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15:00 Live
Naxxar Lions FC
vs
Zabbar St. Patrick FC
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15:00 Live
Naxxar Lions FC
vs
Zabbar St Patrick
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15:00 Live
Naxxar Lions FC
vs
Zabbar St. Patr
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Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Plateau United FC
vs
Heartland FC Owerri
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15:00 Live
Bayelsa United FC
vs
Ikorodu City
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Campionato Primavera U19 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Cesena U20
vs
Fc Genoa U20
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Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Fulham
vs
Arsenal
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Ipswich Town FC
vs
Bournemouth
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Leicester City
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
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FA WSL 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Arsenal (W)
vs
Aston Villa (W)
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
West Ham (W)
vs
Crystal Palace (W)
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Serie A 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Hellas Verona
vs
Empoli
In-Play Bet
Ligue 1 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Lens
vs
Montpellier
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
Strasbourg
vs
Stade de Reims
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
Nantes
vs
Stade Rennais FC
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First Amateur Division 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
KVK Tienen
vs
FC Sporting Hasselt
In-Play Bet
Elite One 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Bamboutos FC
vs
Canon Yaounde
In-Play Bet
15:20 Live
Dynamo Douala
vs
Fauve Azur Elite FC
In-Play Bet
Championnat National 3 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Chateauneuf Sur Loire
vs
FC Chartres
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
AS Saint Etienne II
vs
Chambery SF
In-Play Bet
Munster Senior League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
College Corinthians AFC
vs
Leeds AFC Cork
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
FK Borac Banja Luka
vs
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
NK Siroki Brijeg
vs
FK Sloga Doboj
In-Play Bet
FA Women's National League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
London Seaward Women
vs
Chesham United (Women)
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Chorley Women
vs
York City Women
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Barnsley Fc Women
vs
Boldmere St Michaels (Women)
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Serie B 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
US Catanzaro 1929
vs
Brescia
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
US Cremonese
vs
Reggiana
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Spezia
vs
Cittadella
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Campionato 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
SP La Fiorita
vs
FC Fiorentino
In-Play Bet
Serie C 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Crotone
vs
Casertana FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
AZ Picerno ASD
vs
AP Turris Calcio
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Pro Vercelli
vs
FeralpiSalo
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
ASD Union ArzignanoChiampo
vs
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio U23
In-Play Bet
Denmark Cup 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Silkeborg IF
vs
AaB Aalborg
In-Play Bet
Czech First League 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
SK Sigma Olomouc
vs
SK Slavia Praha
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14:30 Live
FC Slovan Liberec
vs
FK Teplice
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
VfL Wolfsburg
vs
1. FSV Mainz 05
In-Play Bet
Primera Federacion 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Real Betis B
vs
Atletico Madrid B
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
SD Tarazona
vs
Lugo
In-Play Bet
Girabola 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Luanda City
vs
CRD Libolo
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
CD Primeiro de Agosto
vs
Petro Atletico de Luanda
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Segunda B-1 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
FC Andorra
vs
CA Osasuna B
In-Play Bet
Super Liga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda
vs
AS Trencin
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
FC Kosice
vs
MFK Skalica
In-Play Bet
Super League Women 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
West Ham United Women
vs
Crystal Palace Women
In-Play Bet
Liga 1 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
CSM Politehnica Iasi
vs
SSC Farul Constanta
In-Play Bet
Qatar Stars League 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Al-Shahania SC
vs
Al Gharafa SC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Al Wakrah SC
vs
Al-Shamal SC
In-Play Bet
Fortuna Liga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
FK Kosice
vs
MFK Skalica
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
OFI Crete FC
vs
AEK Athens FC
In-Play Bet
League 1 Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Skn St Polten Women
vs
SK Sturm Graz (W)
In-Play Bet
Tercera División RFEF Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Alhama Cf B Women
vs
Real Betis B (W)
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Lugo (Women)
vs
Lostrego (Women)
In-Play Bet
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
West Bromwich
vs
Sheffield United
In-Play Bet
Primera Divisio 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FC Ordino
vs
FC Santa Coloma
In-Play Bet
Scottish Cup Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Heart Of Midlothian Women
vs
Hibernian (W)
In-Play Bet
Division 1 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
AEL Limassol
vs
Karmiotissa FC
In-Play Bet
Campeonato de Portugal 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Brito SC
vs
GD Braganca
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Vila Real
vs
Rebordosa AC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Vianense
vs
Sandinenses
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Comercio Industria Setubal
vs
CD Operario
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Pombal Ec
vs
GD Peniche
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
CD Fatima
vs
Elvas Cad
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Lagoa
vs
Amora FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
FC Barreirense
vs
Estrela FC de Vendas Novas
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Moncarapachense
vs
Gd Fabril Do Barreiro
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SU Sintrense
vs
FC Serpa
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
FC Alverca B
vs
Mortagua FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Pombal
vs
GD Peniche
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Sertanense FC
vs
Os Marialvas
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
CA de Pero Pinheiro
vs
Arronches E Benfica
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Beira-Mar
vs
Guarda Desportiva FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
F.C. Alpendorada
vs
AD Machico
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Vianense
vs
GDRC Os Sandinenses
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
FC Tirsense
vs
Ad Limianos
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Beira-Mar
vs
Guarda Desportiva
In-Play Bet
15:49 Live
AD Marco 09
vs
CS Maritimo II
In-Play Bet
15:49 Live
SC Regua
vs
Uniao De Lamas
In-Play Bet
Botola 2 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
KAC Kenitra
vs
Rapide Oued Zem
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Racing de Casablanca
vs
Raja Beni Mellal
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Olympique Club de Khouribga
vs
Wydad de Fes
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Jeunesse Ben Guerir
vs
Jsm Massira
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Racing Athletic Club Casablanca
vs
Raja Beni Mellal
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Jeunesse Ben Guerir
vs
JS Massira
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Chabab Ben Guerir
vs
Jeunesse Massira
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Racing De Casab
vs
Raja Beni Mellal
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Chabab Ben Guer
vs
Jeunesse Massir
In-Play Bet
Tercera Division 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Alaves C
vs
Pasaia Ke
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
Peralada CF
vs
UE Vilassar de Mar
In-Play Bet
Campeonato Nacional 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
CD Fatima
vs
O Elvas CAD
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Leça F.C.
vs
SC Salgueiros
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Louletano DC
vs
Lusitano de Evora
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Uniao De Coimbra
vs
CD de Alcains
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
AC Marinhense
vs
Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
GD Joane
vs
Vitoria Guimaraes B
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Coimbroes
vs
CD Cinfaes
In-Play Bet
Challenger Pro League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Lokeren Temse
vs
RWD Molenbeek
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Lokeren Temse
vs
RWD Molenbeek
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Lokeren
vs
Molenbeek
In-Play Bet
Liga F Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Madrid CFF (W)
vs
Levante (W)
In-Play Bet
First Division B 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
KSC Lokeren-Temse
vs
RWD Molenbeek
In-Play Bet
Jupiler Pro League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Cercle Brugge KSV
vs
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
In-Play Bet
First Professional Football League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad
vs
PFC Botev Plovdiv
In-Play Bet
Liga 3 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Sporting Covilha
vs
SU 1 de Dezembro
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Anadia FC
vs
Amarante FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
São João Ver
vs
Vilaverdense FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
SC Sao Joao de Ver
vs
Lank FC Vilaverdense
In-Play Bet
La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
Athletic Bilbao
vs
Villarreal CF
In-Play Bet
Segunda Division 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
Malaga
vs
UD Almeria
In-Play Bet
Ligue 1 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Stella Club d'Adjame
vs
Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
Lys FC Sassandra
vs
Racing Club D'Abidjan
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Servette FC
vs
FC Winterthur
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
FC St. Gallen 1879
vs
FC Basel
In-Play Bet
Regional League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
CD Algar
vs
Atletico Pinatarense
In-Play Bet
Primeira Liga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Boavista Porto
vs
SC Farense
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
Boavista Sport Club RJ
vs
SC Farense
In-Play Bet
Challenge League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
FC Aarau
vs
FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
AC Bellinzona
vs
FC Vaduz
In-Play Bet
Segunda Federacion 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
CD Calahorra
vs
Eibar II
In-Play Bet
UAE Pro League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Al-Nasr Dubai SC
vs
Dibba Al-Hisn SC
In-Play Bet
15:30 Live
Ajman Club
vs
Al-Sharjah SCC
In-Play Bet
3. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Dynamo Dresden
vs
DSC Arminia Bielefeld
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Af Elbasani
vs
KF Vllaznia Shkoder
In-Play Bet
Sultan Cup 1 draw 2
15:40 Live
Oman Club
vs
Al-Shabab FC KSA
In-Play Bet
15:40 Live
Oman Club
vs
Al-Shabab SC Oman
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Women 1 draw 2
15:45 Live
PEC Zwolle (W)
vs
AZ Alkmaar (W)
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Cup Women 1 draw 2
15:45 Live
PEC Zwolle (W)
vs
Az Alkmaar Women
In-Play Bet
Eerste Divisie 1 draw 2
15:45 Live
FC Emmen
vs
Excelsior Rotterdam
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie 1 draw 2
15:45 Live
Almere City FC
vs
FC Utrecht
In-Play Bet
15:45 Live
Almere
vs
FC Utrecht
In-Play Bet
1. Lig 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Pendikspor
vs
Sakaryaspor
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FK Austria Wien
vs
SC Rheindorf Altach
In-Play Bet
CAF Confederation Cup 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Bravos Do Maquis
vs
CS Sfaxien
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Hawassa Kenema FC
vs
Arba Minch FC
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Al-Najma Club
vs
Malkiya Club
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
Manama Club
vs
East Riffa Club
In-Play Bet
First Division 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Banjul Hawks FC
vs
Fortune FC
In-Play Bet
16:00 Live
Bombada
vs
Brikama United FC
In-Play Bet
Sunday 8 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Tottenham Hotspur FC
vs
Chelsea
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
vs
SC Freiburg
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Venezia FC
vs
Como 1907
All Odds
19:45 Live
Napoli
vs
Lazio
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Osasuna
vs
Alaves
All Odds
20:00 Live
Atletico Madrid
vs
Sevilla FC
All Odds
Monday 9 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
West Ham
vs
Wolverhampton Wanderers
All Odds
League One 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
Northampton Town
vs
Peterborough United
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
19:45 Live
AC Monza
vs
Udinese
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
Getafe
vs
Espanyol
All Odds
Tuesday 10 December 2024
UEFA Champions League 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
Bayer Leverkusen
vs
Internazionale
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
19:45 Live
Burnley
vs
Derby County
All Odds
19:45 Live
Portsmouth
vs
Norwich City
All Odds
19:45 Live
Sheffield Wednesday
vs
Blackburn Rovers
All Odds
19:45 Live
Plymouth Argyle
vs
Swansea City
All Odds
19:45 Live
Sunderland
vs
Bristol City
All Odds
19:45 Live
Luton Town
vs
Stoke City
All Odds
20:00 Live
Leeds United FC
vs
Middlesbrough
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
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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.