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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
2nd Division 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Masar
vs
Asmant Asyut
In-Play Bet
12:30 Live
Tut Ankh Amun FC
vs
Asmant Asyut
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
12:30 Live
Aston Villa
vs
Man City
In-Play Bet
Pro League 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Gol Gohar Sirjan FC
vs
Sepahan FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Persepolis FC
vs
Mes Rafsanjan FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Zob Ahan Esfahan FC
vs
Malavan FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Zob Ahan Isfahan FC
vs
Malavan FC
In-Play Bet
Liga Leumit U19 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Hapoel Eran Hadera FC U19
vs
FC Ashdod U19
In-Play Bet
Division 2 1 draw 2
12:45 Live
Al Entesar Club
vs
Al Rawdhah Club
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Cup Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
PEC Zwolle (W)
vs
SC Heerenveen (W)
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Birkirkara FC
vs
Floriana FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Kagera Sugar FC
vs
Simba SC
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Mathare United FC
vs
Shabana FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Administration Police FC
vs
Kakamega Homeboyz FC
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Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Kabwe Warriors FC
vs
Green Eagles FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Power Dynamos FC
vs
Mufulira Wanderers FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
vs
Maccabi Petah Tikva FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
vs
Maccabi Petach
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Ligue 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
USM Annaba
vs
IB Khemis El Khechna
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
JS Bordj Menaiel
vs
US Chaouia
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Bordj Menaiel
vs
US Chaouia
In-Play Bet
13:10 Live
USM El Harrach
vs
HB Chelghoum Laid
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National League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Bugesera FC
vs
Mukura Victory Sports FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Musanze FC
vs
Gorilla FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SC Kiyovu Sports
vs
Vision FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SC Kiyovu Sports
vs
Vision NJ
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Super League 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
AEK Athens B
vs
Panionios FC
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
AEK Athens B
vs
Panionios NFC
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Sivasspor
vs
Samsunspor
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Women 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
PEC Zwolle (W)
vs
Sc Heerenveen Women
In-Play Bet
Maltese Challenge League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Mgarr United FC
vs
Fgura United FC
In-Play Bet
Super Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
FK Vojvodina
vs
FK Radnicki 1923
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FK Vojvodina
vs
Radn.Kragujevac
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Airtel Kitara FC
vs
Express FC
In-Play Bet
La Liga 2 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SD Eibar
vs
Granada CF
In-Play Bet
Club Friendly Matches 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
FC Lahti
vs
JaPS
In-Play Bet
1. Lig 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Manisa
vs
Sanliurfaspor
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Manisa Futbol Kulubu
vs
Sanliurfaspor
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Manisa BBSK
vs
Sanliurfaspor
In-Play Bet
3. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
SpVgg Unterhaching
vs
Dynamo Dresden
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC Viktoria Cologne
vs
SV Sandhausen
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC Erzgebirge Aue
vs
TSV 1860 Munich
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Fc Victoria Cologne
vs
SV Sandhausen
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Rot-Weiss Essen
vs
VfB Stuttgart II
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
Borussia Dortmund II
vs
1. FC Saarbrucken
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
FC Viktoria Koln 1904
vs
SV 1916 Sandhausen
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SC Rot Weiss Essen
vs
VfB Stuttgart II
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
SpVgg Unterhaching
vs
1.FC Dynamo Dresden
In-Play Bet
13:00 Live
BV Borussia 09 Dortmund II
vs
1. FC Saarbrucken
In-Play Bet
First Division 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Tma FC
vs
Transit Camp
In-Play Bet
La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Getafe
vs
RCD Mallorca
In-Play Bet
Serie D 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Ac Crema
vs
ACD Ospitaletto
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
FC Vado
vs
Derthona FBC 1908
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Asd Seravezza Pozzi
vs
US Gavorrano 1930
In-Play Bet
Campionato Primavera 2 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Virtus Entella
vs
Parma
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Benevento
vs
Crotone
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Perugia
vs
Spezia
In-Play Bet
Campionato Primavera U19 1 draw 2
13:30 Live
Ternana
vs
Delfino Pescara 1936
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Monopoli 1966
vs
Cosenza Calcio
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
Brescia
vs
FC Sudtirol
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
UC AlbinoLeffe
vs
Cittadella
In-Play Bet
13:30 Live
AC Renate
vs
Modena FC
In-Play Bet
Campionato Sammarinese 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
AC Libertas
vs
SS Folgore Falciano Calcio
In-Play Bet
Serie A 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Torino
vs
Bologna
In-Play Bet
1. HNL League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Gorica
vs
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
In-Play Bet
Serie B 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Bari
vs
FC Sudtirol
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Mantova FC
vs
Frosinone
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
SSC Bari
vs
FC Sudtirol
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Carrarese Calcio
vs
Cosenza Calcio
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Sassuolo
vs
Palermo
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Carrarese Calcio 1908
vs
Cosenza Calcio
In-Play Bet
Division 1 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
ALS Omonia
vs
Aris Limassol FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Omonia 29th May
vs
Aris Limassol FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Omonia29is Maiou
vs
Aris Thessaloniki FC
In-Play Bet
Segunda Liga 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Portimonense
vs
Academico Viseu
In-Play Bet
Indian Super League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
East Bengal FC
vs
Jamshedpur FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Emami East Bengal FC
vs
Jamshedpur FC
In-Play Bet
Botola 2 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Chabab Ben Guerir
vs
Raja Beni Mellal
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
KAC Kenitra
vs
MC Oujda
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
KAC Kenitra
vs
Mouloudia Club Of Oujda
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Jeunesse Ben Guerir
vs
Raja Beni Mellal
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
USM Oujda
vs
Olympique Club de Khouribga
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Usm Oudja
vs
Olympique Club de Khouribga
In-Play Bet
Ligue 1 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Olympique Akbou
vs
El Bayadh
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Cf Akbou
vs
El Bayadh
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Olimpique Akbou
vs
El Bayadh
In-Play Bet
U21 Cup 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
De Graafschap U21
vs
Feyenoord U21
In-Play Bet
U21 KNVB Divisie 1 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
FC Groningen
vs
ADO Den Haag
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Township Rollers FC
vs
Orapa United FC
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Township Rollers FC
vs
Orapa United
In-Play Bet
Campionato Primavera 1 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Empoli
vs
US Cremonese
In-Play Bet
Serie C 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
AC Renate
vs
Aurora Pro Patria 1919
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Clodiense SSD
vs
Calcio Lecco 1912
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
AC Lumezzane
vs
Virtus Verona
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Novara
vs
FeralpiSalo
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
FC Arzignano Valchiampo
vs
US Triestina Calcio 1918
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Union Clodiense Chioggia SSD
vs
Calcio Lecco 1912
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
ASD Union ArzignanoChiampo
vs
Unione Triestina 2012
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Union Clodiense
vs
Calcio Lecco 1912
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Arzignano
vs
US Triestina Calcio 1918
In-Play Bet
Cup 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Oliveira Hospit
vs
São João Ver
In-Play Bet
Girabola 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Isaac De Benguela
vs
Sao Salvador
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Petroleos Do Lobito
vs
Associacao Atletica Santa Rita AL
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Academica Do Lobito
vs
Santa Rita de Cássia FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Academica Do Lobito
vs
Santa Rita De Cassia
In-Play Bet
NIFL Championship 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Dundela FC
vs
Ballyclare Comrades FC
In-Play Bet
Taca de Portugal 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Oliveira Hospital
vs
São João Ver
In-Play Bet
14:00 Live
Oliveira Do Hospital
vs
São João Ver
In-Play Bet
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Sabail FK
vs
Zira IK
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Sabail FC
vs
Zira IK
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Sabayil FK
vs
Zira IK
In-Play Bet
Cymru Premier 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Aberystwyth Town
vs
Caernarfon Town FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Bala Town
vs
Barry Town United FC
In-Play Bet
Ligue 2 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Tonnerre Kalara Yaounde
vs
ISOHSA Limbe
In-Play Bet
Tercera Division 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
CD Guarnizo
vs
CD Barquereno
In-Play Bet
Copa de la Reina de Futbol Women 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Sporting de Huelva (W)
vs
Levante (W)
In-Play Bet
Coupe de France 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Bourgoin Jallieu
vs
FC Martigues
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
FC Bourgoin Jallieu
vs
FC Martigues
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Bourgoin Jallieu Fc
vs
FC Martigues
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Cannes
vs
Grenoble Foot 38
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
La Roche Vendee Football
vs
Stade Brest 29
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
FC Hauts Lyonnais
vs
Toulouse FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
AS Cannes
vs
Grenoble Foot 38
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Hauts Lyonnais
vs
Toulouse FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
La Roche Sur Yon
vs
Stade Brestois 29
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
La Roche VF
vs
Stade Brestois 29
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Stade Briochin
vs
Le Havre
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
La Roche Sur Yon VF
vs
Stade Brestois 29
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
SU Dives Cabourg
vs
Saint Denis
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
SU Dives
vs
Saint Denis FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
SU Dives Cabourg
vs
Saint Denis FC
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Dives
vs
Saint Denis FC
In-Play Bet
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Eintracht Frankfurt
vs
1. FSV Mainz 05
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
VfB Stuttgart
vs
FC St. Pauli
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
vs
Borussia Monchengladbach
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
SV Werder Bremen
vs
1. FC Union Berlin
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
Holstein Kiel
vs
Augsburg
In-Play Bet
14:30 Live
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
vs
M'Gladbach
In-Play Bet
Segunda B-1 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Algeciras CF
vs
Antequera CF
In-Play Bet
First Division 1 draw 2
14:32 Live
Mgarr United
vs
Fgura United
In-Play Bet
Azadegan League 1 draw 2
11:00 Live
Mes Sungun Varzaghan FSC
vs
SC Damash Gilan
In-Play Bet
11:30 Live
Saipa Karadj FC
vs
Paykan FC
In-Play Bet
Kenya Super League 1 draw 2
12:00 Live
Samwest Blackboots FC
vs
Naivas FC
In-Play Bet
Saturday 21 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
West Ham
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
All Odds
15:00 Live
Brentford
vs
Nottingham Forest
All Odds
15:00 Live
Ipswich Town FC
vs
Newcastle United
All Odds
17:30 Live
Crystal Palace
vs
Arsenal
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Queens Park Rangers
vs
Preston North End
All Odds
15:00 Live
Cardiff City
vs
Sheffield United
All Odds
15:00 Live
Leeds United FC
vs
Oxford United
All Odds
15:00 Live
Plymouth Argyle
vs
Middlesbrough
All Odds
15:00 Live
Millwall
vs
Blackburn Rovers
All Odds
15:00 Live
Sunderland
vs
Norwich City
All Odds
15:00 Live
Burnley
vs
Watford
All Odds
League One 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Barnsley
vs
Leyton Orient
All Odds
15:00 Live
Blackpool
vs
Stevenage FC
All Odds
15:00 Live
Burton Albion
vs
Exeter City FC
All Odds
15:00 Live
Mansfield Town
vs
Rotherham United
All Odds
15:00 Live
Wigan Athletic
vs
Shrewsbury Town
All Odds
15:00 Live
Northampton Town
vs
Charlton Athletic
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Bayer Leverkusen
vs
SC Freiburg
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
17:00 Live
Genoa
vs
Napoli
All Odds
19:45 Live
US Lecce
vs
Lazio
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
Celta de Vigo
vs
SAD Real Sociedad
All Odds
17:30 Live
Osasuna
vs
Athletic Bilbao
All Odds
20:00 Live
Barcelona
vs
Atletico Madrid
All Odds
Sunday 22 December 2024
Premier League 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
Everton FC
vs
Chelsea
All Odds
14:00 Live
Fulham
vs
Southampton
All Odds
14:00 Live
Leicester City
vs
Wolverhampton Wanderers
All Odds
14:00 Live
Manchester United
vs
Bournemouth
All Odds
16:30 Live
Tottenham Hotspur FC
vs
Liverpool FC
All Odds
The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
West Bromwich
vs
Bristol City
All Odds
Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
VfL Bochum
vs
1. FC Heidenheim
All Odds
16:30 Live
VfL Wolfsburg
vs
Borussia Dortmund
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
11:30 Live
Roma
vs
Parma
All Odds
14:00 Live
Venezia FC
vs
Cagliari
All Odds
17:00 Live
Atalanta
vs
Empoli
All Odds
19:45 Live
AC Monza
vs
Juventus
All Odds
La Liga 1 draw 2
13:00 Live
Valencia CF
vs
Alaves
All Odds
15:15 Live
Real Madrid
vs
Sevilla FC
All Odds
17:30 Live
Deportiva Las Palmas
vs
Espanyol
All Odds
17:30 Live
Leganes
vs
Villarreal CF
All Odds
20:00 Live
Real Betis
vs
Rayo Vallecano
All Odds
Monday 23 December 2024
League One 1 draw 2
20:00 Live
Crawley Town
vs
Birmingham
All Odds
Serie A 1 draw 2
17:30 Live
Fiorentina
vs
Udinese
All Odds
19:45 Live
Inter
vs
Como 1907
All Odds
19:45 Live
Internazionale
vs
Como 1907
All Odds
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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.