In recent years, the enormous expansion and development that the Internet has had and all the services that can be offered through the network, has brought to the general public a lot of possibilities that perhaps were far away before. It is now possible to study, work and make purchases over the Internet , and also bet real money on sports betting houses. It is not even necessary to be in front of a computer, football bets and other sports can be done perfectly from any mobile device. If you know football but you are a beginner in this of betting, in this article we will explain how football bets work , so you can bet correctly, entertain yourself and who knows, maybe win some money with your sports bets.
Money deposit for football betting
The next step is, of course, to deposit some money in your accounts in order to place football bets. Most sports betting houses offer various deposit methods , including international credit and debit cards, electronic wallets and bank transfers. Many betting websites in the UK offer interesting bonuses with your first money deposit. Generally the bonus (which is credited in the form of free money in your account, to bet) is released after complying with certain betting conditions . It is important to read the conditions of each bond beforehand, so that there are no surprises.
How football bets work
The easiest way to place football bets is to bet on one of the three outcome options in any game. Take for example a match between Barcelona FC and Rayo Vallecano. The three outcome options are:
- Win Barcelona,
- Win Rayo Vallecano,
- Tie.
Each of the outcome options has a fee, determined by the sports bookmaker. The fee is the one that indicates how much money you earn in case you get the result right . The lower a quota, the higher the chances of that result being that of the match.
In the example given, the fee for option 1) Win Barcelona is 1.20. It is a low fee, because Barcelona will most likely win, due to its roster of players, game quality, statistics of previous results, etc. In other words, if you bet € 1 on which Barcelona wins and this is the final result of the game, to know what the payment is to win, multiply what you bet on the fee, in this case: € 1 x 1.2 = 1, € 2. That is what the sports bookmaker will pay you, that is, you will have won € 0.2. Surely, the quota for a favorable result to Rayo Vallecano or a draw will be higher , because that is less likely to really happen.
Of course, there are many other ways to place football bets. In some cases it is necessary to make several combined bets in different meetings, and you must hit all to collect the money. It is also possible to bet within the same game, the amount of goals in each time, the exact final result, the result in each of the times, which team will score the first goal, among many other possibilities.
How football betting with handicap works
In many sports betting houses you will find handicap bets. This Anglo-Saxon word describes an “added difficulty” when it comes to doing something. In the betting world, the handicap is an initial disadvantage that applies to the most likely outcome of a match. At the same time, the handicap gives an advantage to the most unlikely result.
Putting for example again the Barcelona vs. match. Rayo Vallecano, if next to the bet that gives Barcelona a winner you see a (-1) means that to the final result of the match you have to subtract 1 goal from Barcelona. If even with this correction, Barcelona wins (that is, wins by more than 1 goal), then you will have won your bet. If you win only by 1 goal then the match would be tied as far as the bet is concerned, and you would lose the money wagered.
Tips for placing your football bets
To conclude this article, here are some important tips that you should keep in mind if you plan to make football bets or other sports bets:
- Determine your bankroll (amount of money you are going to devote to bets) and do not exceed the limit.
- Find out about possible penalties , starting player injuries, special situations and club statistics before placing your bets.
- Compare odds in different sports bookmakers to bet with the most convenient.
- Never bet if you are excited or overexcited by a positive or negative run, or when the effects of alcohol and other substances are low (put another way, place your bets with a cool head)
And remember that you have to think about football sports betting on the Internet in the long term, because it will be of no use to win much one day to lose everything the next.
