Betting guides

Each bet type explained with a worked example and the most common mistakes.

Match result (1X2) betting explained

What do 1, X and 2 mean in betting? Match result betting explained with examples, how to work out returns, the bookmaker margin and practical tips.

Over 2.5 goals explained: 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 lines, whole and Asian lines, worked examples and the stats that matter, such as expected goals.

BTTS betting: how it works, example scores, the stats to check and a simple strategy that works in practice.

Asian handicap made simple: whole, half and quarter lines (-0.25, -0.75), refunds, worked examples and how it differs from the European handicap.

Double chance betting: what 1X, X2 and 12 mean, a worked example, how it compares with draw no bet and when to use it.

What is a value bet? Expected value explained, where pricing errors hide, bankroll management and a method for betting over the long run.