There isn’t just one “best” way to wager on football. Different bets work for people, depending on their knowledge, strategy, and risk level. Here are some of the most common football bets and how they work.
MATCH RESULT (1X2)
This is the simplest type of football bet. You choose whether the home team will win (1), the match will end in a draw (X), or the away team will win (2). While it seems easy, favorites usually have low odds and draws can be hard to predict, especially when placing your bets on a platform like Sbobet88.
DOUBLE CHANCE
This bet allows you to cover two outcomes instead of one. You can bet on:
Home win or draw
Away win or draw
Either team to win (no draw option) Because this increases the chances of winning, the odds are lower than a regular match result bet. This bet is good for adding to accumulators (multi-bets).
DRAW NO BET
With this bet, you choose a team to win. You receive your money back if the game is a draw. This is useful when you think a team is strong but might not win outright. However, if a team is a big favorite, the odds will be low.
HALF TIME/FULL TIME (HT/FT)
Here, you predict the result at both half-time and full-time. If a strong team usually starts well, you might bet on them to be winning at both points. This type of bet has nine possible outcomes, making it harder to win, but it offers better odds than a simple match result bet.
ASIAN HANDICAP
This betting type removes the possibility of a draw by giving one team a head start or disadvantage. It can be complex, but it helps to balance out matches where one team is much stronger than the other.
OVER/UNDER GOALS
A popular bet where you predict if the total goals in a match will be over or under a set number (e.g., Over 2.5 goals mean at least 3 goals must be scored). You can also bet on over/under for corners, bookings, or shots on target.
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (BTTS)
You win if both teams score at least one goal each. This bet is popular but requires good knowledge of teams and their scoring trends.
CORRECT SOLUTIONS(CS)
This is one of the hardest bets to win because you must predict the exact final score. However, the odds are high, making it attractive for risk-takers.
GOAL SCORER BETS
You bet on which player will score a goal. Bookmakers offer markets for “anytime scorer,” “first scorer,” or “last scorer.” Betting on a consistent goal scorer can improve your chances.
SCORE CSAST
A combination of Correct Score and First Goal Scorer. This bet is very difficult but offers high odds.
BET BUILDER
This allows you to create custom bets by combining different markets like goals, corners, and player stats. If researched well, Bet Builders can be profitable.
ACCUMULATOR(Acca)
An accumulator combines multiple bets into one. You must win every selection for the bet to pay out. While the potential winnings can be huge, the chances of losing increase with more selections.
