Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- 1X2
- A three-way market where you bet on either the home team to win (1), a draw (X), or the away team to win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, removing the draw as an option.
- Bankroll
- The total pool of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bookmaker
- A company or individual that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will find the net at least once 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.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A format that expresses the total return per unit staked, including the original stake.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager that pays out if your chosen team wins, and refunds the stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Fractional Odds
- A traditional odds format shown as a fraction, indicating the profit relative to the stake.
- Free Bet
- A promotional bet credited to your account that you can use without risking your own funds.
- Goal Line
- The benchmark total number of goals used for over/under bets in a match.
- Handicap
- A fictional advantage or disadvantage assigned to a team to level the playing field for betting.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission that a bookmaker adds to the odds, ensuring a built-in profit margin.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically placed on a betting exchange.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with no point spread involved.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over or under a set line.
- Parlay
- A bet linking two or more selections; all must win for a payout, increasing potential returns.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an expected advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to turnover the bonus amount a certain number of times before you can withdraw winnings.