Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, and it’s also one of the most popular sports betting markets. But there are some things to keep in mind before placing a wager.
Unless noted, all bet types (including Over/Under goals and Moneyline bets) are decided after 90 minutes of play plus referee stoppage time. Extra time and shootouts do not count.
Over/Under bets
Soccer is a popular sport worldwide, and betting on soccer events adds to the excitement. While the game can be challenging to handicap, there are ways to increase your chances of winning by implementing smarter wagering strategies.
Over/Under bets on soccer are a great way to add some extra excitement to the match. These bets are based on the number of goals scored in a soccer game and depend on the teams’ offensive and defensive abilities. The Over/Under lines in major professional leagues typically range from 2.5 to 3 goals.
Unlike the American sports betting markets, soccer offers a unique system for calculating the odds. This makes it easy to compare and contrast different odds from various sportsbooks. However, the payouts and profits may vary slightly due to methodology and rounding when converting odds or calculating parlays.
Moneyline bets
In soccer betting, moneyline bets designate a set of odds for each team based on their implied probability of winning the match. Unlike in sports like the NFL, where ties are rare, soccer matches can end in a draw. In some cases, this is reflected in the three-way moneyline, which includes Team A, Team B, and the Draw. Other times, it’s reflected in player props.
These are bets on a particular event or statistic, such as how many corner kicks an individual team will take. You can also place a two-way moneyline, which is graded on the outcome of 90 minutes of regulation and excludes extra time and penalty kicks. Lines for these bets often fluctuate during the game. To get the best value on these bets, pay attention to the lineups before the game.
Parlay bets
When you place a parlay bet, you combine multiple individual wagers in one single bet. This is a similar strategy to betting against the spread (ATS), but it can be riskier because all of your individual wagers must win for the parlay bet to be successful.
Soccer is a low-scoring sport and unlike most other sports, the result of a soccer match is based on a 90-minute regulation time, plus any added stoppage time calculated by the game officials. However, if the match ends in a tie, then the result will be determined by a penalty shootout.
Soccer prop bets are a great way to bet on specific events in a match. These bets often offer tremendous value to savvy bettors with deep knowledge of the game.
Totals
Betting on totals, or over/unders, is one of the most popular types of betting. It’s important to understand how they work before placing your bets. In general, a totals bet is determined by how many points are scored in a game. This differs from moneylines and point spreads, which are determined by which team will win the game.
Soccer totals are set based on the expected number of goals in a game, and you can bet on whether the final tally will go Over or Under. This type of betting doesn’t affect who wins the game, but it can be fun to place a bet and watch the action unfold. The weather and the playing surface are also factors in a game’s totals. For instance, a game on artificial turf will have higher scores than games played on natural grass.
Corner kick bets
Corner kick bets are one of the newest types of soccer betting and can be extremely profitable for savvy punters. Unlike other betting markets, they are less volatile and often reflect the true quality of teams. They also offer better odds than standard market bets on correct score and match winner. Corner kick betting is available at most bookmakers and comes in a variety of selections including over/under a specific number of corners, first half corner bets, race to x corners, and fixed corner ranges.
Betting on corner kicks requires careful analysis and research. Keeping track of teams’ attacking statistics, defensive tactics, and weather conditions can help you identify opportunities. In addition, analyzing the teams’ recent history can provide valuable insight into their current form.