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Master the Art of Betting
How to Master the Art of Betting in Time for the New Season
Today, the UK’s online sports betting industry is worth around £650 million and caters to a flourishing market of 2.1 million customers. The market is broadly divided into three different segments of punters: recreational, sophisticated and occasional. The latter typically only bet on larger events, such as the World Cup final and leave the standard games to the regulars.
There are many sports (and even events) to choose from, so everyone’s passions are catered for. If you look at the sports categories on any popular betting site, for example Google brought me to the BetVictor sports betting page whose options range from popular sports such as football and horse racing, to less typical betting markets like table tennis and ice hockey, you’ll see that there isn’t much you can’t bet on. Many beginners feel more comfortable betting on sports they’re familiar with, but there’s no reason why you can’t master something brand new.
Football is arguably the most popular sport to bet on and these days and there are a number of innovative ways to place your bets. For example, you could put a simple bet on what the result will be, or you could keep an eye out on the in-play specials which change as the game progresses. Once you’ve developed a clear understanding of what’s available and how each bet works, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on which suits your character and where you’re likely to make the most money.
Whether you’re new to the world of betting and want to master it before the new season kicks off, or you’ve been betting for years and never seem to come out on top, here are a few tips to help heighten your chances of winning when betting on football.Full-Time Result Betting
The full-time result bet is the most widely placed football wager. It’s decided at the end of the allotted 90 minutes, which also includes injury time. It’s typically called WLD (an acronym for win, lose and draw). You can place this bet before the game starts or whilst it’s in-play. You’ll notice that the home team is typically symbolised by ‘1’, the away team by ‘2’, and a draw is known as ‘x’. This is one of the simpler bets you can place, so beginners may want to start here and monitor their success rate. If it doesn’t work for you, move onto something new.
Football Accumulator
Football accumulators have significantly risen in popularity over the last few years. Accumulators involve multiple bets which are placed on several different matches. You need to win all of your bets in order to win the accumulator, thus one wrong prediction will result in you losing all of your money.
However, winning an accumulator (depending on how much money you put into it and the odds of each bet) can lead to a very profitable investment. If you’re interested in mastering accumulators, there are a few points you need to consider:Don’t pick a team based only on their odds, think strategically.
Try to choose the games with low odds.
Don’t add too many teams to your accumulator.
Try to use a bookmaker with reasonable odds.
Avoid local derbies, unless it’s mandatory for your betting strategy.
Always do thorough research.
Under & Over BettingAlso called over/under betting, this is primarily a two-way wager where you need to guess whether the total number of goals scored will be more and less than the estimate set by the betting company. For example, in a game between Aston Villa and Arsenal the bookmakers may offer over 3.5 Goals. If you were to select “over” and the final result is 4 goals, you’ll have won the bet.
In most games, the result seems to surpass 2.5 goals, but this isn’t always the case and you shouldn’t base your bet on what’s most common. Base your decision on the two teams playing, how many goals they typically score and their history of playing against each other.Correct Score Betting
When investing your money into correct score betting, you need to predict the exact end score. This is another popular type of betting, but the chances of winning can be low as it’s hard to predict exactly how a game will unfold. For instance, in a game between Newcastle and West Ham the bookies are offering 1-0 to West Ham. If you were to place your bet on any other score-line, you would lose your bet.
If you want to master correct score betting, you’ll need to understand the scoring patterns of your team thoroughly so you can make an informed decision.Half time/Full-time Betting
This is also known as double result and involves calculating the half-time score and the score after 90 minutes all in a single wager. This is similar to the above correct score betting, except for the fact you need to predict the correct half-time result as well as the full-time result. If the odds are good, this form of betting can result in much higher earnings.
First Goal Scorer
As the name implies, this bet involves predicting which player will score the first goal. Not all matches will see a goal, so there is also the option of putting your money on “no goal scorer”. The players who have the highest score sheet will have the lowest odds, so try to put your money on the underdog. Not necessarily the player who never scores, but the one who has a few under his belt and always takes a few chances throughout the game. You need to be well-informed if you want to master first goal scorer bets, so research the squad and think about which player could be most profitable.
Last Goal Scorer
This is essentially the same as first goalscorer bets, but in reverse. Bookies typically quote the same odds for a particular player to score last as to score first. Just like first goalscorer bets, you can exploit this form of wagering if you do extensive research.
Time of First Goal Betting
You don’t need to predict who scores for this bet, just what timeframe they will score within. For example, 0-10 minutes or 40-45 minutes. If you look at your team’s history and examine which half they typically score in first and around what time, your chances of success will increase.
Cash Out Feature
One of the most recent aspects of football betting that is sweeping the industry is the cash out feature, where you can cash out your money while the event is still in-play. It gives you added control of your money because if you sense that the game is about to turn sour, you can instantly cash out your winnings before the match ends.
Create a betting strategy before the season starts and define realistic objectives on how much you want to bet each game, and how much you’re willing to lose. Your first objective should always be to research and absorb as much information as you can, before the season and whilst it’s ongoing. You should not only understand the above types of betting, but also how your team functions and performs. Once you’ve developed a reasonable understanding, you can set more complex goals.
The main piece of advice to take on board when trying to master betting is to not get too invested. Only invest money that you can afford to lose, don’t take risks that are overly ambitious and don’t try to make up for your losses by placing more bets.July 6, 2017 / [email protected] / Comments Off on Master the Art of Betting
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