Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager where all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw option and provides more nuanced betting lines.
- Asian Handicap Line
- A handicap that splits the bet into two parts if the line includes .25 or .75.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can wager against each other rather than against the bookmaker.
- Bookmaker
- A company or platform that accepts and settles bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal in the match.
- Cashout
- The option to settle a bet before the event concludes, either to lock in a profit or minimize loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, or loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each-Way
- A bet that consists of two parts: a win bet and a place bet, typically used in outright winner markets.
- Favorite
- The team or player considered most likely to win, reflected by lower odds.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half-time and the result at full-time.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets during an active match, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Match Result
- A bet on which team will win or if the match will end in a draw.
- Over/Under Goals
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a specified number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers, with all selections needing to win.
- Proper Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a bet.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides betting predictions and recommendations.
- Underdog
- The team or player considered least likely to win, reflected by higher odds.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the available odds appear higher than the actual probability of the outcome.
- Void Bet
- A cancelled bet where all stakes are returned to the bettor.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times bonus funds must be wagered before they can be withdrawn.