Soccer Betting Odds and Markets

Soccer prices differently to every other code betr covers, because a draw is a real result. That single fact reshapes the whole market, and it is why draw no bet, double chance and the three way head to head all exist. This guide explains each market, how the numbers work and what moves them.

For live pricing, see the latest soccer odds at betr.

Soccer betting markets explained

Win-Draw-Win

The standard soccer match market carries three outcomes rather than the typical two: home win, away win or draw. 

If Arsenal are $1.70, the draw is $3.90 and Chelsea are $4.60, a $50 bet on Arsenal returns $85 if they win. If the match finishes level, an Arsenal bet loses. The draw is not a refund, it is a separate result.

Draws land in roughly a quarter of matches across a typical league season, which is why the draw price is rarely long.

Draw no bet

Removes the draw from the equation. You back a team to win, and if the match finishes level your stake is refunded.

The trade off is a shorter price. A side at $1.70 in the three way market might be $1.35 in draw no bet, because you have removed one of the three ways to lose.

Double chance

Covers two of the three outcomes in a single bet. You can back home or draw, away or draw, or home or away.

Backing Arsenal or the draw wins if Arsenal win or the match finishes level. It only loses if Chelsea win. The odds are short, but the bet lands roughly three quarters of the time.

Both teams to score

A yes or no bet on whether both sides find the net. The result does not matter at all.

A 3-1 win settles yes. A 4-0 win settles no. So does a 0-0 draw. This market is popular precisely because it stays live regardless of who is winning.

Total goals, over and under

A bet on the combined goals in the match, most commonly set at 2.5.

Over 2.5 needs three goals or more. A 2-1 result lands the over. A 1-1 result lands the under. The half goal removes the possibility of a tie.

Alternative lines at 1.5, 3.5 and 4.5 are usually available, along with team specific totals such as over 1.5 Arsenal goals.

Asian handicap

A handicap market that removes the draw by giving one team a head start expressed in goals.

If Manchester City are at -1.5 against Brentford, City must win by two clear goals. A 2-0 win lands. A 1-0 win does not. Quarter goal lines such as -0.75 split your stake across two handicaps, so a partial refund is possible.

Correct score

You pick the exact final score. Long odds, because there are many plausible results, and 1-0, 2-1 and 1-1 usually head the market.

Half time and full time

You call the match at both the interval and the final whistle. Backing a side to lead at half time and win the match is shorter than backing them to trail at half time and win, because the second requires a comeback.

Half time result and total goals in a nominated half are also priced separately.

Goal scorer markets

• Anytime goal scorer pays if your player scores at any point in the match. The most popular of the group.
• First goal scorer pays only if your player scores the opening goal. Longer odds and higher variance.
• Player to score two or more steps the market up considerably in price.

Penalty takers carry an edge in all of these markets, since a spot kick is the highest percentage chance in the game.

Corners and cards

Total corners in the match, team corners and corner handicaps are all priced. Card markets cover total cards, total booking points and whether a red card is shown.

Derbies and high stakes matches tend to carry higher card lines. Referee appointment matters here more than most punters allow for.

Same Game Multi

A Same Game Multi combines several markets from one match into a single bet at bigger odds.

A typical soccer Same Game Multi might be Liverpool to win, both teams to score, over 2.5 total goals and a named striker to score anytime. All four legs must land.

The price is not a straight multiplication. Because the selections come from the same match they influence each other, so the price is recalculated to reflect how the legs interact. Backing over 2.5 goals and backing both teams to score are closely related outcomes.

betr allows up to twelve legs in a Same Game Multi.

Soccer futures and season long markets

League winner

The outright market on who lifts the trophy, live from the opening weekend through to the final round. Premier League, A-League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and more are all priced.

Top four and relegation

Markets on whether a nominated club finishes in the European places, and on which sides go down. Relegation markets are among the most heavily bet in the back half of a season, since the run-in matters more than early form.

Golden Boot

The market on the league’s leading goal scorer. Penalty duties and fitness matter as much as raw ability, since a striker who takes his side’s penalties has a structural advantage over one who does not.

Cup and tournament markets

Champions League, FA Cup, World Cup and continental tournaments carry their own outright markets, plus stage by stage betting on group winners, qualification and the eventual finalists.

What moves soccer markets

Team news lands late in soccer, often an hour before kick off, and a rotated side in a midweek European week can shift a price substantially. Fixture congestion, a European tie three days later and a manager’s history of resting players all matter.

For totals and both teams to score, style is more predictive than table position. A high pressing side that concedes chances produces goals at both ends regardless of whether it is winning.

How to bet on soccer with betr

Find your match, tap the odds to add a selection to your betslip, enter a stake and confirm. The price shown when the bet is accepted is the price you are settled at.

• Same Game Multi runs up to twelve legs across the major leagues and tournaments.
• Live Tracker puts the score, the clock and every leg of your Same Game Multi on your phone’s home screen, which suits a competition played overnight in Australian time.
• Live betting is taken over the phone. Once a match has kicked off, call the betr live betting line on 1800 797 558. The line is open 24/7 for members and the minimum telephone stake is $20.
• Rapid Withdrawals are processed multiple times a day, seven days a week.

See the latest soccer odds at betr.

Soccer betting FAQs

How does soccer betting work?

You back an outcome at the odds displayed, and if it lands your return is the odds multiplied by your stake. Unlike most codes, the standard match market has three outcomes: home win, away win or draw. Beyond the result you can bet on goals, corners, cards, goal scorers and handicaps.

Why does soccer have three outcomes instead of two?

Because a draw is a legitimate result in league football. Matches are not taken to extra time in normal league play, so the market has to price home win, away win and draw as three separate outcomes.

What is draw no bet?

A market that removes the draw. You back a team to win, and if the match finishes level your stake is refunded. The price is shorter than the three way head to head because one of the three losing outcomes has been taken away.

What is double chance?

A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes. You can back home or draw, away or draw, or home or away. It lands more often than a straight result bet, at much shorter odds.

What does both teams to score mean?

A yes or no bet on whether each side scores at least one goal. The result is irrelevant. A 3-1 win settles yes, while a 4-0 win and a 0-0 draw both settle no.

What does over 2.5 goals mean?

It means three or more goals in the match, since goals come in whole numbers and the half goal removes the possibility of a tie. A 2-1 result lands the over. A 1-1 result lands the under.

What is an Asian handicap?

A handicap market that removes the draw by giving one side a head start in goals. A team at -1.5 must win by two clear goals. Quarter goal lines such as -0.75 split the stake across two handicaps, so a partial refund is possible.

Do goals in extra time count?

No, not for standard match markets. Match result, totals and both teams to score are settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time only. Extra time and penalties are covered by separate markets such as to qualify or to lift the trophy.

What is a soccer Same Game Multi?

A bet combining two or more markets from the same match, such as the result, total goals and a goal scorer, into one wager at bigger odds. All legs must land. Because the selections are related, the price is recalculated to reflect how they interact rather than being a straight multiplication. betr allows up to twelve legs.

Can I bet live on a soccer match?

Yes, by phone. Under Australian law in-play sports bets are taken over the telephone rather than through an app or a website. Call the betr live betting line on 1800 797 558, open 24/7 for members, with a $20 minimum telephone stake.

What happens if a soccer match is abandoned?

Settlement follows the rules for that competition. If a match is rescheduled and completed within the qualifying period, bets generally stand. If it is not, bets are void and stakes refunded.

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