Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Insights.
- 1X2 Bet
- a bet on whether the match will end in a home win, draw, or away win.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that combines multiple selections, all of which must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- a spread that gives a goal advantage or disadvantage to one team, eliminating the draw.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Both Teams To Score
- a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Correct Score
- a bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- a way to express odds as a single number that includes the stake.
- Deposit Limit
- a tool that lets you set a maximum amount you can deposit into your account over a set period.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet where you win if your team wins, and you get your stake back if it's a draw.
- Edge
- the perceived statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker.
- Fractional Odds
- odds expressed as a fraction, showing profit relative to the stake.
- Free Bet
- a bet credit provided by a sportsbook that can be used to place a wager without risking your own money.
- In‑Play Betting
- placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update during play.
- Moneyline Odds
- odds expressed as a positive or negative number indicating the underdog or favorite.
- Odds Boost
- a promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection.
- Over/Under Bet
- a wager on whether the total number of goals (or other stats) will be above or below a set line.
- Pre‑Match Betting
- placing bets before the match begins.
- Risk‑Free Bet
- a promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, usually as a free bet.
- Rollover Requirement
- the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw it.
- Stake
- the amount of money wagered on a single bet.
- Unit
- a standard measure used to size bets, often a fixed percentage of the bankroll.
- Value Bet
- a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an edge.
- Vig
- the commission charged by a bookmaker, included in the odds, that ensures a profit on every market.