A soccer bet is a wager on either Team A or Team B to win or on the Draw. These wagers are settled after 90 minutes of play plus any added injury or stoppage time.
The Three-Way Moneyline is the most common form of soccer betting. It is similar to point spreads and handicap bets in other sports but with some key differences.
Three-Way Moneyline
The Three-Way Moneyline is the simplest form of soccer wagering and offers bettors the chance to win on a team’s victory or a draw after 90 minutes. This market differs from other sports as it accounts for the possibility of a tie at the end of regulation and does not discount any overtime play.
If you place a bet on Barcelona to win, for instance, and the game ends in a draw, you’ll lose your $100 wager. Similarly, if you bet on Manchester to win and the game is tied at the end of regulation, you’ll lose your bet.
The Two-Way Moneyline removes the draw option from the three-way bet, focusing on a team’s win or loss. However, the odds on this type of bet will still be different from a traditional moneyline. This is because soccer games tend to end in ties more often than other sports. This is why betting lines on a Two-Way Moneyline are usually higher.
Double Chance
The Double Chance bet is a type of wager that involves betting on two outcomes in a match and thus doubling your chances of winning. It’s a safer (but more expensive) way to place a bet, and it works best in sports such as soccer where there is the possibility of a draw.
This bet is a popular option for players who want to see both teams score in the game. You can find this market at most sportsbooks, including FanDuel. However, the odds are often quite low. This makes it difficult to make a profit. However, you can improve your chances of winning by identifying eligible markets and understanding the odds format. The odds will tell you how much you need to wager in order to potentially win $100. If the bet wins, you will receive your original stake back plus an additional amount in winnings. This bet type is not available for all games, however.
Over/Under
The Over/Under bet is one of the most popular and favored betting options in soccer. The Over/Under bet is based on the total number of points, sets, or goals scored in the game. A wager on the Over means you expect more than the applicable total; a wager on the Under means you expect less.
In most cases, soccer betting lines are graded solely on 90 minutes of play – also known as regular time – and exclude extra-time and penalty shootouts. Pay close attention to the lineups when they are released, as these can greatly influence line movement. In addition, look at past team and player stats to help you evaluate the strength of a matchup and make an informed bet. In many instances, bettors can get a better line by placing their wagers early, before the lines have a chance to move in their favor. This allows them to place a bet that reflects their confidence in their analysis and can potentially lead to a large payout.
Total Goals
Total Goals bets are soccer’s version of the Over/Under total, which allows players to place a wager on whether the combined final tally of both teams’ goals will go Over or Under the sportsbook’s projected number. These bets also work with Asian handicap lines, which offer more complex betting opportunities and allow players to reclaim some of their stake if they lose.
The added.5 in “Over 2.5” is to ensure that every bet has a clear result; since it’s impossible to score half a goal in soccer, the Over 2.5 bet will only win if there are more than 2 goals scored. This makes the bet more straightforward and reduces its odds a little.
The Over 1.0 market works in much the same way. The only difference is that own goals don’t count towards the overall goal total and a bet on this market will only win if more than 1.0 is scored. This type of bet is a good choice when teams are missing key players and expect a low scoring game.