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Football Bets in November 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
J. League Cup 1 draw 2
04:05 Live
Nagoya Grampus
vs
Albirex Niigata
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Segunda Liga 1 draw 2
14:00 Live
CS Maritimo
vs
Penafiel
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15:30 Live
Chaves
vs
Pacos de Ferreira
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Premier League 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Al Tadhamon SC
vs
Al Kuwait SC
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Cymru Premier 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Newtown AFC
vs
Bala Town
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14:30 Live
Connahs Quay Nomads FC
vs
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
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14:30 Live
Haverfordwest County AFC
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Flint Town United FC
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14:30 Live
Caernarfon Town FC
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Pen-y-Bont FC
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14:30 Live
Connahs Quay Nomads FC
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Cardiff Met
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Super Liga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
FC Kosice
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AS Trencin
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14:30 Live
FK Kosice
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AS Trencin
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1. Liga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
KFC Komarno
vs
FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda
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14:30 Live
FC Spartak Trnava
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MFK Zemplin Michalovce
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Primera Federacion 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Gimnastica Segoviana CF
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FC Barcelona B
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Real Sociedad B
vs
CD Arenteiro
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Segunda B-1 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Atletico Madrid B
vs
Real Madrid Castilla
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Bundesliga 1 draw 2
14:30 Live
Bayern Munchen
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1. FC Union Berlin
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14:30 Live
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
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FC St. Pauli
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14:30 Live
Holstein Kiel
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1. FC Heidenheim
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14:30 Live
VfL Wolfsburg
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Augsburg
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14:30 Live
Eintracht Frankfurt
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VfL Bochum
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Professional League 1 draw 2
14:35 Live
Al-Fateh SC
vs
Al Fayha FC
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14:35 Live
Al-Fateh SC
vs
Al-Feiha FC
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14:55 Live
Al-Taawoun FC
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Al-Kholood Club
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14:55 Live
Al-Taawoun FC
vs
Al Kholood Ar Rass
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National League North 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Chorley FC
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Kings Lynn Town FC
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15:00 Live
Chester FC
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Hereford FC
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15:00 Live
Farsley Celtic FC
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Darlington FC
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15:00 Live
Warrington Town FC
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South Shields FC
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15:00 Live
Scunthorpe United
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Radcliffe F.C.
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15:00 Live
Kidderminster Harriers FC
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Buxton FC
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15:00 Live
Leamington FC
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Peterborough Sports FC
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15:00 Live
Oxford City
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Southport
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15:00 Live
Scunthorpe United
vs
Radcliffe
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15:00 Live
Needham Market
vs
Spennymoor Town FC
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Isthmian League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Carshalton Athletic FC
vs
Folkestone Invicta FC
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15:00 Live
Bognor Regis Town FC
vs
Cheshunt FC
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15:00 Live
Whitehawk
vs
Billericay Town FC
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15:00 Live
Dulwich Hamlet FC
vs
Wingate & Finchley FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
BKMA Yerevan
vs
FC Ararat-Armenia
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National League South 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Welling United
vs
Chippenham Town FC
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15:00 Live
Torquay United
vs
Chelmsford City
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15:00 Live
Hemel Hempstead Town
vs
Eastbourne Borough
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15:00 Live
Aveley FC
vs
Weymouth FC
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15:00 Live
Slough Town FC
vs
Truro City
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15:00 Live
Farnborough FC
vs
Dorking Wanderers FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Ismaily SC
vs
Ghazl El Mahalla SC
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15:00 Live
Ismaily SC
vs
Ghazl Al-Mehalla
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A Lyga 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Banga Gargzdai
vs
FK Transinvest
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Challenger Pro League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
RSC Anderlecht II
vs
AS Eupen
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15:00 Live
Anderlecht B
vs
AS Eupen
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Segunda B-2 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
CDC Moscardo
vs
CD Coria
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Young Africans SC
vs
Azam FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Ipswich Town FC
vs
Leicester City
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15:00 Live
Bournemouth
vs
Man City
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15:00 Live
Liverpool FC
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
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15:00 Live
Nottingham Forest
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West Ham
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15:00 Live
Southampton
vs
Everton FC
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First Division B 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
RSC Anderlecht Futures
vs
AS Eupen
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Velez Mostar
vs
FK Borac Banja Luka
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NIFL Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Newington FC
vs
Ards FC
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Campeonato de Portugal 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
CA Valdevez
vs
Pevidem SC
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Primera Federacion Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Alhama CF Women
vs
Cd Alaves Women
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First League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Mornar
vs
FK Sutjeska Niksic
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Botola Pro 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Raja Casablanca
vs
COD Meknes
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15:00 Live
El Raja
vs
COD Meknes
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15:00 Live
Raja Casablanca
vs
Club Omnisports De Meknes
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15:00 Live
Renaissance Sportive de Berkane
vs
Moghreb Athletic De Tetouan
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15:00 Live
Renaissance Sportive de Berkane
vs
Maghreb Athletic Tetouan
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1. Liga Promotion 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FC Luzern II
vs
SC Kriens
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Liga F Women 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Rcd Espanyol Barcelona Women
vs
Atletico Madrid (W)
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Division 1 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Falkenbergs FF
vs
BK Olympic
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15:00 Live
Torns IF
vs
FC Trollhattan
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15:00 Live
Torslanda IK
vs
Lunds BK
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Esiliiga 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FC Levadia Tallinn II
vs
FC Flora Tallinn II
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15:00 Live
JK Tallinna Kalev II
vs
Viimsi JK
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15:00 Live
Tallinna Kalev U21
vs
Viimsi
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Esiliiga B 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FA Tartu Kalev
vs
Johvi FC Phoenix
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U23 Liga MX 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Atletico San Luis U23
vs
Puebla U23
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15:00 Live
Cruz Azul AC U23
vs
Santos Laguna U23
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15:00 Live
Toluca U23
vs
Club Leon U23
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15:30 Live
CF Pachuca U23
vs
Club Necaxa U23
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1. Liga Classic 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FC Koniz
vs
FC Meyrin
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First Professional Football League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Krumovgrad
vs
FC Spartak Varna
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Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Institute FC
vs
Annagh United FC
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15:00 Live
Newry City FC
vs
Harland and Wolff Welders FC
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Northern League Premier Division 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Stockton Town FC
vs
Matlock Town FC
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15:00 Live
Hyde United FC
vs
Ashton United FC
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Premier League 2 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Middlesbrough U21
vs
Nottingham Forest U2
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Czech First League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Jablonec
vs
FK Teplice
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15:00 Live
MFK Karvina
vs
SK Sigma Olomouc
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Scottish Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Dunfermline Athletic
vs
Partick Thistle
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15:00 Live
Falkirk
vs
Greenock Morton
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15:00 Live
Livingston
vs
Queens Park
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15:00 Live
Airdrieonians
vs
Hamilton Academical
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The Championship 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Hull City
vs
Portsmouth
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15:00 Live
Middlesbrough
vs
Coventry City
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15:00 Live
Leeds United FC
vs
Plymouth Argyle
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15:00 Live
Cardiff City
vs
Norwich City
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15:00 Live
Sheffield Wednesday
vs
Watford
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15:00 Live
Queens Park Rangers
vs
Sunderland
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15:00 Live
Preston North End
vs
Bristol City
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Premiership 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Loughgall FC
vs
Glenavon FC
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15:00 Live
Glentoran FC
vs
Larne FC
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Division 1 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Bryne FK
vs
Egersunds IK
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15:00 Live
Aalesunds FK
vs
Levanger FK
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15:00 Live
Mjondalen IF
vs
Stabaek
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15:00 Live
Valerenga
vs
IK Start
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15:00 Live
Sandnes Ulf
vs
Ranheim
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15:00 Live
Moss FK
vs
Raufoss IL
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A PFG 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
FK Krumovgrad
vs
Spartak Varna
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League One 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
vs
Kelty Hearts FC
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15:00 Live
Arbroath
vs
Stenhousemuir
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15:00 Live
Alloa Athletic
vs
Annan Athletic
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15:00 Live
Queen of the South
vs
Montrose
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League Two 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Clyde
vs
Bonnyrigg Rose FC
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15:00 Live
East Fife
vs
Stirling Albion FC
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15:00 Live
Elgin City FC
vs
Stranraer
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15:00 Live
Peterhead
vs
Spartans FC
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15:00 Live
Edinburgh City FC
vs
Forfar Athletic
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15:00 Live
Clyde
vs
Bonnyrigg
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FA Cup 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Burton Albion
vs
Scarborough Athletic FC
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15:00 Live
Bradford City
vs
Aldershot
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15:00 Live
Brackley Town FC
vs
Braintree Town
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15:00 Live
Rochdale
vs
Bromley FC
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15:00 Live
Port Vale
vs
Barnsley
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15:00 Live
Newport County
vs
Peterborough United
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15:00 Live
Gillingham
vs
Blackpool
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15:00 Live
Maidenhead United
vs
Crawley Town
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15:00 Live
Hednesford Town FC
vs
Gainsborough Trinity FC
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15:00 Live
Solihull Moors
vs
Maidstone United
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Rushall Olympic FC
vs
Accrington Stanley
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15:00 Live
Wycombe Wanderers
vs
York City
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15:00 Live
Worthing FC
vs
Morecambe
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15:00 Live
Tonbridge Angels FC
vs
Harborough Town
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15:00 Live
Tonbridge Angels FC
vs
Harborough Town FC
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15:00 Live
Woking
vs
Cambridge United
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Tranmere Rovers
vs
Oldham Athletic
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Barrow
vs
Doncaster Rovers
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15:00 Live
Reading
vs
Fleetwood Town
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15:00 Live
Carlisle
vs
Wigan Athletic
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15:00 Live
Bristol Rovers
vs
Weston Super Mare
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15:00 Live
Grimsby Town
vs
Wealdstone
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Exeter City FC
vs
Barnet
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Chesterfield
vs
Horsham FC
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Rotherham United
vs
Cheltenham
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15:00 Live
Walsall
vs
Bolton Wanderers FC
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15:00 Live
Salford City FC
vs
Shrewsbury Town
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15:00 Live
Crewe Alexandra
vs
Dagenham & Redbridge FC
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15:00 Live
Southend
vs
Charlton Athletic
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15:00 Live
Stevenage FC
vs
Guiseley
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15:00 Live
Stockport County FC
vs
Forest Green Rovers
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15:00 Live
Swindon Town
vs
Colchester United
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Salford
vs
Shrewsbury Town
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16:19 Live
Burton Albion
vs
Scarborough
In-Play Bet
Jupiler Pro League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Standard de Liege
vs
Sint-Truidense VV
In-Play Bet
Super League 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Olympiacos FC
vs
Panserraikos FC
In-Play Bet
Liga 3 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
Vilaverdense FC
vs
Fafe
In-Play Bet
15:00 Live
Amarante FC
vs
AD Sanjoanense
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Scottish Premiership 1 draw 2
15:00 Live
St Johnstone FC
vs
Heart of Midlothian FC
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15:00 Live
St Mirren FC
vs
Ross County
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Segunda Division 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
FC Cartagena
vs
Deportivo La Coruna
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15:15 Live
Sporting de Gijon
vs
Cadiz
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La Liga 2 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
FC Cartagena
vs
RC Deportivo La Coruna
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15:15 Live
FC Cartagena
vs
Dep.La Coruna
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La Liga 1 draw 2
15:15 Live
Girona FC
vs
Leganes
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Professional League 1 draw 2
15:20 Live
Sohar Sporting Club
vs
Saham Club
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Primeira Liga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Rio Ave
vs
Casa Pia AC
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Eredivisie 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Willem II
vs
FC Twente
In-Play Bet
Eredivisie Cup Women 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
PEC Zwolle (W)
vs
Fortuna Sittard Women
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Maltese Challenge League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Marsa FC
vs
Sirens FC
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15:30 Live
Zebbug Rangers FC
vs
Santa Lucia FC
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15:30 Live
Zebbug Rangers FC
vs
Santa Lucija
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Eredivisie Women 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
SC Heerenveen Women
vs
Feyenoord Rotterdam Women
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Premier Division 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Manchester 62 FC
vs
Mons Calpe SC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
FC Dinamo Minsk
vs
FC Slutsk
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Regional League East 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
SV Leobendorf
vs
FC Mauerwerk
In-Play Bet
3. Bundesliga 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Alemannia Aachen
vs
Hannover 96 II
In-Play Bet
Eerste Divisie 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Vitesse
vs
FC Oss
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15:30 Live
FC Den Bosch
vs
Roda JC Kerkrade
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Serie A 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Cumbaya FC
vs
CD Cuenca
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Premier League 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
vs
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
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16:00 Live
Maccabi Petah Tikva FC
vs
Ironi Tiberias FC
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16:00 Live
Maccabi Bney Reine
vs
Bnei Sakhnin FC
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16:00 Live
Maccabi Petach
vs
Ironi Tiberias FC
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16:19 Live
Maccabi Bnei Raina
vs
Bnei Sakhnin FC
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NB 1 1 draw 2
15:30 Live
Puskas Akademia FC
vs
Ujpest FC
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Indian Super League 1 draw 2
15:53 Live
FC Goa
vs
Bengaluru FC
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Liga 4 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
TP Ostrovia 1909 Ostrow Wielkopolski
vs
Warta Srem
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Regionalliga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
USV St. Anna am Aigen
vs
Union Gurten
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Tercera División RFEF Women 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Em Fuensalida Women
vs
Futbol Ellas Women
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Ligue 1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Paris Saint-Germain FC
vs
Lens
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Championnat National 3 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Stade Rennais FC 2
vs
Saint Pierre Milizac
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Super League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Besiktas JK
vs
Kasimpasa
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16:00 Live
Besiktas Istanbul
vs
Kasimpasa Istanbul
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1st Division 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Bray Wanderers FC
vs
Athlone Town FC
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National League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Rayon Sports FC
vs
SC Kiyovu Sports
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Division 1 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Apollon Limassol FC
vs
APOEL FC
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
vs
FC Chornomorets Odesa
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Bundesliga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FC Red Bull Salzburg
vs
Grazer AK
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16:00 Live
LASK Linz
vs
TSV Hartberg
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16:00 Live
SK Sturm Graz
vs
SK Rapid Wien
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16:00 Live
LASK Linz
vs
TSV Egger Glas Hartberg
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16:00 Live
FC Red Bull Salzburg
vs
Grazer AK 1902
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2. SNL 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
ND Gorica
vs
Slovan Ljubljana
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16:00 Live
ND Gorica
vs
ND Slovan Ljubljana
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I Liga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Gornik Leczna
vs
Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza
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Division 1 Feminine 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Hsc Montpellier Women
vs
Ea Guingamp Women
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16:00 Live
Fc Nantes Women
vs
Paris FC (W)
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16:00 Live
Fleury 91 Women
vs
Stade Reims Women
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16:00 Live
Dijon (Women)
vs
Le Havre (W)
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1. Lig 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Kocaelispor
vs
Fatih Karagumruk SK
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Premier League 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
FC Dinamo Batumi
vs
FC Telavi
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National Division 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
Union Titus Petange
vs
F91 Dudelange
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Superliga 1 draw 2
16:00 Live
SonderjyskE
vs
Randers FC
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Tercera Division 1 draw 2
16:15 Live
CE Manresa
vs
Cerdanyola del Valles FC
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16:30 Live
CD Manchego Ciudad Real
vs
Albacete Balompie B
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Landesliga 1 draw 2
16:19 Live
USV Allerheiligen
vs
Schladming
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Prva Liga 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
NK Maribor
vs
NK Radomlje
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Ekstraklasa 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
Motor Lublin
vs
Pogon Szczecin
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Liga 1 1 draw 2
16:30 Live
ACS Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
vs
FC Petrolul 52 Ploiesti
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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.