Football Betting Guide: 1X2, Handicaps and Over/Under
Football has more betting markets than any other sport. These five cover most of what you will need.
BABA8 Editorial Team 3 min read
1X2 (match result)
The classic football bet. 1 is a home win, X is a draw and 2 is an away win. The bet is settled on the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count.
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Double chance
Double chance covers two of the three outcomes in one bet: 1X (home or draw), X2 (draw or away) or 12 (either team wins). The odds are lower, but you win more often.
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Asian handicap
Asian handicap gives one team a goal head start, or takes goals away, to even out a mismatch. It also removes the draw.
| Handicap | Your team must |
|---|---|
| -0.5 | Win the match |
| -1.5 | Win by 2 goals or more |
| +0.5 | Win or draw |
| 0 (draw no bet) | Win; stake returned on a draw |
Over/Under goals
Bet on whether the total goals in the match will be over or under a line, most often 2.5. Over 2.5 wins with three or more goals; under 2.5 wins with two or fewer. Lines such as 2.25 or 2.75 split your stake across two lines.
Both teams to score
A simple yes or no bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal. Look at how often each team scores and concedes before choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Does extra time count in football bets?
Most football markets are settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time only. Markets such as 'to qualify' include extra time and penalties.
What is the safest football bet?
No bet is safe, but double chance and draw no bet reduce the number of ways you can lose, at the cost of lower odds.
What does Asian handicap -1 mean?
Your team must win by 2 or more goals for the bet to win. A win by exactly 1 goal returns your stake.
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