What are the most popular betting markets in football
A betting market is a type of bet you place on a football game. Let's say Manchester United and Arsenal are playing, and you predict that Arsenal will win. Your bet is called a match result and is one of hundreds and hundreds of betting markets in football. Betting markets make betting thrilling and unpredictable because they ask you to pick one out of many possible outcomes. In this post, we look at the most popular betting markets in football.
Match result
The match result betting market is also called the 1x2 or outright. It’s a bet on whether the home team wins (1), both teams draw (x), or the home team loses (2). In top sportsbooks like Betway, the match result is the most basic and popular sports bet in the catalog. Beginners love this bet because it's easy to place, understand, and follow. You just pick a team and decide whether you think it will beat the other team or lose. Simple.
Over/under
Also known as totals, the over/under is a wildly popular football betting market. Some fans say it’s more popular than the match result. In this market, a bookmaker like Betway sets a certain threshold for the goals to be scored in a game, say 3.5. You then decide if the total goals in the game (hence the name totals) will be more (over) or less (under) than the threshold.
Asian Handicap
Think of the Asian handicap as a type of spread bet for football. In this betting market, the bookmaker applies a predetermined advantage or handicap to one team. They do this to eliminate the possibility of a draw. To win your bet, the team you choose must overcome its handicap, otherwise known as covering the spread in American football.
Double chance
The double chance betting market is exactly what it sounds like. It allows you to bet on two outcomes within one game, increasing your chances of winning. For a typical football match, double chance odds include the possibility of a home win or draw (1x), an away win or draw (2x), and either team wins (12). For example, if you bet x1 in a Chelsea vs Leicester City game, you win if Chelsea wins or draws.
Draw no bet (DNB)
The DNB betting market is very similar to double chance, except there is no draw option in this case. The name describes what the bookmaker does in the event of a draw. If both teams draw, there's no bet, and you get your stake back. This is a great bet if you're a cautious bettor and want to reduce your risk as you learn how football betting works. It's easy to place because it's almost like an outright without the third option.
Wrapping up
Just as there are endless possibilities on the pitch, there are many betting markets in football. Sportsbooks like Betway allow you to bet on everything from red cards and player injuries to weather and managerial changes. All these markets have something to offer, and you can explore each one as your betting prowess grows. However, for a start, practice, and master these 5 betting markets until football betting becomes almost second nature. Good luck.
