Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Insights.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds together.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, removing the draw option and offering two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine several markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, or lose) in a single match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen side.
- Expected Value (EV)
- A calculation of the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet, based on odds and probability.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set by the bookmaker at the time of your bet, remaining unchanged regardless of later market movements.
- Half-Time/Full-Time (HT/FT)
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- Short for "Know Your Customer," a verification process where bookmakers confirm your identity to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
- Lay
- To bet against a specific outcome, acting as the bookmaker and accepting the risk of paying out if that outcome occurs.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which ensures the odds are in their favor.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A market where you bet whether a specific statistic (usually total goals) will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, linking multiple selections into one bet with combined odds.
- Payout
- The total amount of money returned to you after a winning bet, including the original stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools (such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion) that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where the odds offered by different bookmakers guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides betting recommendations, often based on analysis of teams and statistics.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a positive expected value over time.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually because a match was postponed or a market was invalid.