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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
Thai League 2 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
Samut Prakan City FC
vs
Phrae United FC
In-Play Bet
12:00 Live
BEC Tero Sasana FC
vs
Chonburi FC
In-Play Bet
12:00 Live
Ayutthaya United FC
vs
JL Chiangmai United FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
FC Dinamo Brest
vs
FC Dinamo Minsk
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Gamma Ethniki 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Panthrakikos
vs
Evosmou
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Serie A Women 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
Sassuolo (W)
vs
Napoli W
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Liga 3 1 draw 2
11:45 Live
FC Dinamo Bucuresti
vs
ACS LPS Hd Clinceni
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12:00 Live
CS Tricolorul Breaza
vs
CSO Baicoi
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12:00 Live
CSO Plopeni
vs
ACS Olimpic Cetate Rasnov
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12:00 Live
ACS Poli Timisoara
vs
CS Avantul Periam
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12:00 Live
CS Stiinta Miroslava
vs
FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt II
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12:00 Live
Universitatea Alba Iulia
vs
ACS Medias 2022
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12:00 Live
ACS KSE Targu-Secuiesc
vs
ASC Unirea Branistea
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12:00 Live
ACS Oltul Curtisoara
vs
CS Sporting Rosiori
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12:00 Live
FC Brasov
vs
ASC Ciucas Tarlungeni
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12:00 Live
ACS SR Municipal Brasov
vs
ASC Ciucas Tarlungeni
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U19 Youth League 1 draw 2
11:45 Live
HNR HaSharon U19
vs
Hap.Ra'anana U19
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12:00 Live
Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv U19
vs
Hapoel Beer Sheva FC U19
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12:30 Live
Hapoel Tel Aviv FC U19
vs
Ironi Kiryat Shmon
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Youth League U19 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FK Radnicki 1923 U19
vs
OFK Beograd U19
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Super League Women 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Asteras Tripolis (Women)
vs
Panathinaikos (Women)
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Division 2 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Ayutthaya FC
vs
JL Chiangmai United FC
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Liga 1 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Bali United FC
vs
PSM Makassar
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Prva Liga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FK Zemun
vs
FK Sloboda Uzice
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12:00 Live
FK Indija
vs
OFK Vrsac
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Premier League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
HSK Posusje
vs
FK Sarajevo
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Superliga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Drita FC
vs
KF Dukagjini
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12:00 Live
FC Prishtina
vs
KF Gjilani
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Campionato Primavera U19 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Bologna Fc 1909 U20
vs
Cagliari U20
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2. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FC Kaiserslautern
vs
Karlsruher SC
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12:00 Live
SpVgg Greuther Furth
vs
Hertha BSC
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12:00 Live
Hannover 96
vs
SSV Ulm 1846
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Primera A Women 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Belgrano Cordoba Women
vs
Club Atletico Banfield Women
In-Play Bet
Qatar Stars League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Al Ahli SC Qatar
vs
Al Sadd SC
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12:00 Live
Al Ahli SC Doha
vs
Al Sadd SC
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12:00 Live
Al-Ahli Saudi FC
vs
Al Sadd SC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Sofapaka FC
vs
Ulinzi Stars FC
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13:00 Live
Nairobi City Stars
vs
Muranga Seal
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League 1 Women 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
SV Neulengbach (W)
vs
LASK (Women)
In-Play Bet
Campionato Primavera 1 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Sampdoria U20
vs
AC Milan U20
In-Play Bet
First League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
FK Arsenal Tivat
vs
FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje
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12:00 Live
FK Bokelj
vs
FK Jezero
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12:00 Live
FK Sutjeska Niksic
vs
FK Decic
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12:00 Live
Arsenal Tivat
vs
FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje
In-Play Bet
12:00 Live
FK Arsenal Tivat
vs
FK Jedinstvo BP
In-Play Bet
12:00 Live
Arsenal Tivat
vs
FK Jedinstvo UB
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FK Buducnost Podgorica
vs
OFK Petrovac
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13:00 Live
FK Mornar
vs
FK Otrant
In-Play Bet
Tercera Division 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Cd Extremadura
vs
CD Azuaga
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
12:15 Live
Kota Ranger FC
vs
MS ABDB
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12:15 Live
Kota Ranger FC
vs
MS ABDB FC
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12:15 Live
Rimba Star
vs
DPMM B
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Tweede Divisie 1 draw 2
12:15 Live
Amsterdamsche FC
vs
HHC Hardenberg
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Rijnsburgse Boys
vs
Quick Boys
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12:30 Live
Rijnsburgse Boys
vs
K.V.V. Quick Boys
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13:00 Live
Koninklijke HFC
vs
RKAV Volendam
In-Play Bet
13:29 Live
Afc Amsterdam
vs
HHC Hardenberg
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13:30 Live
Barendrecht
vs
GVVV
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13:30 Live
SVV Scheveningen
vs
De Treffers
In-Play Bet
1. HNL U19 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
NK Mladost Zdralovi U19
vs
HNK Rijeka U19
In-Play Bet
Second Division 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Ayia Napa FC
vs
Chalkanoras Idaliou
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Olympiakos Nicosia
vs
AEZ Zakakiou
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Othellos Athienou FC
vs
Akritas Chlorakas
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Division 2 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Ayia Napa FC
vs
Halkanoras
In-Play Bet
First Division 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
KF Lushnja
vs
KF Apolonia Fier
In-Play Bet
Czech First League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
1. FC Slovacko
vs
FC Pardubice
In-Play Bet
NB 1 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Kecskemeti TE
vs
Diosgyori VTK
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Kecskemeti
vs
Diosgyori VTK
In-Play Bet
Super League 2 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Chania Kissamikos
vs
Asteras Tripolis II
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Niki Volou FC
vs
PAS Giannina FC
In-Play Bet
Football League 2 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
AO Chania FC
vs
Asteras Tripolis B
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Bangwe All Star
vs
Creck Sporting FC
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Baka City
vs
Chitipa United FC
In-Play Bet
Tercera División RFEF Women 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Arratia Cd Women
vs
Mulier FCN (W)
In-Play Bet
3. HNL League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Udarnik Kurilovec
vs
NK Samobor
In-Play Bet
The Championship 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Leeds United FC
vs
Derby County
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Sheffield Wednesday
vs
Preston North End
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Sunderland
vs
Stoke City
In-Play Bet
League Two 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Port Vale
vs
Walsall
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Crewe Alexandra
vs
Bradford City
In-Play Bet
League One 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Wigan Athletic
vs
Leyton Orient
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Lincoln City
vs
Charlton Athletic
In-Play Bet
Division 1 1 draw 2
12:40 Live
Al Thaid
vs
Gulf Heroes FC
In-Play Bet
12:40 Live
Gulf United
vs
United FC UAE
In-Play Bet
12:40 Live
Hatta Club Dubai
vs
Majd FC
In-Play Bet
12:40 Live
Gulf United FC
vs
Dubai United FC
In-Play Bet
12:40 Live
Al Dhaid
vs
Gulf Heroes FC
In-Play Bet
12:40 Live
Gulf United FC
vs
United FC Dubai
In-Play Bet
13:29 Live
Al-Fujairah SC
vs
Al Dhafra FC
In-Play Bet
UAE Pro League 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Al Wahda Abu Dhabi
vs
Al Urooba
In-Play Bet
Arabian Gulf League 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Al Wahda Abu Dhabi
vs
Al Oruba Al Fujairah
In-Play Bet
Professional League 1 draw 2
12:55 Live
Al Khaleej Saihat
vs
Al-Ettifaq FC
In-Play Bet
Division 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Kigezi Homeboyz FC
vs
Kiyinda Boys
In-Play Bet
Azadegan League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Sanat Naft Abadan FC
vs
FC Pars Jonoubi Jam
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SC Heerenveen (W)
vs
FC Twente (W)
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SC Heerenveen Women
vs
FC Twente (W)
In-Play Bet
U19 League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Panaitolikos U19
vs
Lamia U19
In-Play Bet
Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Oued-ellil
vs
CS Korba
In-Play Bet
Serie D 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
ASD Pol. Sarnese Calcio
vs
US Olbia 1905
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Bright Stars FC
vs
Vipers SC
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Goztepe
vs
Adana Demirspor
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Sg Essen Schonebeck Women
vs
Bayern Munchen (W)
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SG Essen-Schonebeck (W)
vs
Bayern Munchen (W)
In-Play Bet
Ligue 1 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
AS Ariana
vs
Avenir S Marsa
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
AS Oued Ellil
vs
CS Korba
In-Play Bet
Regionalliga Sudwest 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
FC Astoria Walldorf
vs
SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Eintracht Frankfurt II
vs
KSV Hessen Kassel
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC 08 Villingen
vs
Stuttgarter Kickers
In-Play Bet
13:29 Live
FSV Frankfurt
vs
SC Freiburg II
In-Play Bet
Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Grenoble Foot 38
vs
Amiens SC
In-Play Bet
3. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SpVgg Unterhaching
vs
Hannover 96 II
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC Hansa Rostock
vs
SV Sandhausen
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC Ingolstadt 04
vs
FC Erzgebirge Aue
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SV Waldhof Mannheim
vs
FC Energie Cottbus
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Borussia Dortmund II
vs
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Waldorf Mannheim
vs
FC Energie Cottbus
In-Play Bet
1. Lig 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Manisa
vs
Corum Belediyespor
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Manisa Futbol Kulubu
vs
Corum Belediyespor
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Manisa Futbol Kulubu
vs
Corum FK
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Manisa BBSK
vs
Corum FK
In-Play Bet
13:29 Live
Manisa FK
vs
Corum Belediyespor
In-Play Bet
First Professional Football League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
POFC Botev Vratsa
vs
PFC Cherno More Varna
In-Play Bet
Segunda Division 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Elche
vs
Cadiz
In-Play Bet
Denmark Cup 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Kolding IF
vs
FC Copenhagen
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Green Buffaloes FC
vs
Green Eagles FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Power Dynamos FC
vs
Nkana FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Kabwe Warriors FC
vs
NAPSA Stars FC
In-Play Bet
National League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Bugesera FC
vs
AS Kigali
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Etincelles FC
vs
Gorilla FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Mukura Victory Sports FC
vs
Amagaju FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Bugesera Nyamata
vs
AS Kigali
In-Play Bet
Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
US Souf
vs
Khemis El Khechna
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
USM El Harrach
vs
IRB Ouargla
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
US Souf
vs
IB Khemis El Khechna
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
JSM Tiaret
vs
ESM Kolea
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
WA Mostaganem
vs
Js El Biar
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
MO Constantine
vs
US Chaouia
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
RC Kouba
vs
RC Arbaa
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
ES Ben Aknoun
vs
US Bechar Djedid
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
MC Saida
vs
ASM Oran
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
ES Ben Aknoun
vs
BecharDjedid
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
USM El Harrach
vs
RB Ouargla
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
US Souf
vs
IBKEK
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
ES Ben Aknoun
vs
US Bechar Djedi
In-Play Bet
1. Mladinska Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
NK Maribor U19
vs
NK Radomlje Youth
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
NK Rudar Velenje Youth
vs
Ilirija 1911 Youth
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Maccabi Petah Tikva FC
vs
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Maccabi Petach
vs
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
In-Play Bet
La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Deportiva Las Palmas
vs
Real Valladolid
In-Play Bet
Football League 3 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Aris Filiaton
vs
Tilikratis
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Panthrakikos
vs
AE Evosmou
In-Play Bet
Sultan Cup 1 draw 2
13:05 Live
Al-Nasr SCSC Salalah
vs
Nizwa Club
In-Play Bet
13:05 Live
Al-Nassr FC
vs
Nizwa Club
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:15 Live
Birkirkara FC
vs
Sliema Wanderers FC
In-Play Bet
13:15 Live
Birkirkara FC
vs
Sliema
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
13:21 Live
Chennaiyin FC
vs
East Bengal FC
In-Play Bet
1st Division 1 draw 2
13:29 Live
Casric Stars FC
vs
University of Pretoria FC
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
JDR Stars
vs
Hungry Lions FC
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Baroka FC
vs
Venda Football Academy
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Baroka FC
vs
Venda-fc
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Casric Stars
vs
University of Pretoria FC
In-Play Bet
Cup Women 1 draw 2
13:29 Live
Westerlo
vs
Standard de Liege
In-Play Bet
Campionato Primavera 2 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
AlbinoLeffe U19
vs
Modena FC U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
AC Renate U19
vs
Spal U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Brescia U19
vs
Pro Vercelli U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Napoli U19
vs
Cosenza-U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Frosinone U19
vs
Delfino Pescara 1936 U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Napoli U19
vs
Cosenza Calcio U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Feralpisalo U19
vs
Venezia FC U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Monopoli-U19
vs
Crotone U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Ternana U19
vs
Avellino U19
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Reggio Audace Youth
vs
Parma U19
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
FC Chornomorets Odesa
vs
FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
In-Play Bet
I-League 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Gokulam Kerala
vs
Churchill Brothers SC
In-Play Bet
2. Landesliga 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
SV Lafnitz
vs
SC Austria Lustenau
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
SC Bregenz
vs
SK Sturm Graz II
In-Play Bet
Derde Divisie 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Harkemase Boys
vs
Urk
In-Play Bet
I Liga 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
GKS Tychy 71
vs
Kotwica Kolobrzeg
In-Play Bet
South African Premier Division 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
TS Galaxy FC
vs
AmaZulu FC
In-Play Bet
Liga 2 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Persiraja Banda Aceh
vs
Pskc Cimahi
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Persiraja Banda Aceh
vs
PSKC Kota Cimahi
In-Play Bet
Liga 2 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Schwarz Weiss Bregenz
vs
SK Sturm Graz II
In-Play Bet
Saturday 7 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Crystal Palace
vs
Man City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Aston Villa
vs
Southampton
All Odds
15:00 Live
Brentford
vs
Newcastle United
All Odds
17:30 Live
Manchester United
vs
Nottingham Forest
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Hull City
vs
Blackburn Rovers
All Odds
15:00 Live
Luton Town
vs
Swansea City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Millwall
vs
Coventry City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Queens Park Rangers
vs
Norwich City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Portsmouth
vs
Bristol City
All Odds
League One 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Burton Albion
vs
Wrexham
All Odds
15:00 Live
Wycombe Wanderers
vs
Reading
All Odds
15:00 Live
Mansfield Town
vs
Huddersfield Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Cambridge United
vs
Shrewsbury Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Barnsley
vs
Birmingham
All Odds
15:00 Live
Stockport County FC
vs
Exeter City FC
All Odds
15:00 Live
Crawley Town
vs
Stevenage FC
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Bayer Leverkusen
vs
FC St. Pauli
All Odds
14:30 Live
Bayern Munchen
vs
1. FC Heidenheim
All Odds
14:30 Live
Eintracht Frankfurt
vs
Augsburg
All Odds
14:30 Live
VfL Bochum
vs
SV Werder Bremen
All Odds
14:30 Live
Holstein Kiel
vs
RB Leipzig
All Odds
17:30 Live
Borussia Monchengladbach
vs
Borussia Dortmund
All Odds
17:30
M'Gladbach
vs
Borussia Dortmund
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Genoa
vs
Torino
All Odds
17:00 Live
Juventus
vs
Bologna
All Odds
19:45 Live
Roma
vs
US Lecce
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
Real Betis
vs
Barcelona
All Odds
17:30 Live
Valencia CF
vs
Rayo Vallecano
All Odds
20:00 Live
Girona FC
vs
Real Madrid
All Odds
Sunday 8 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Ipswich Town FC
vs
Bournemouth
All Odds
14:00 Live
Fulham
vs
Arsenal
All Odds
14:00 Live
Leicester City
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
All Odds
16:30 Live
Tottenham Hotspur FC
vs
Chelsea
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
West Bromwich
vs
Sheffield United
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
VfL Wolfsburg
vs
1. FSV Mainz 05
All Odds
16:30 Live
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
vs
SC Freiburg
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
Fiorentina
vs
Cagliari
All Odds
14:00 Live
Hellas Verona
vs
Empoli
All Odds
17:00 Live
Venezia FC
vs
Como 1907
All Odds
19:45 Live
Napoli
vs
Lazio
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Leganes
vs
SAD Real Sociedad
All Odds
15:15 Live
Athletic Bilbao
vs
Villarreal CF
All Odds
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

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.