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Glossary

Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Insights.

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Accumulator
a single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
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Arbitrage
exploiting differences in odds across bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
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Asian Handicap
a type of bet that gives a disadvantage or advantage to a team, eliminating the draw option.
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Banker
a selection considered very likely to win, often used to anchor larger bets.
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Bankroll
the total amount of money set aside for betting.
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Bookmaker Margin
the built-in advantage a bookmaker has in odds, often expressed as a percentage.
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Both Teams To Score
a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
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Cash Out
a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
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Correct Score
a bet that requires predicting the exact final score of a match.
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Double Chance
a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw).
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Draw No Bet
a bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
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First Goal Scorer
a bet on which player will net the opening goal.
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Half-Time/Full-Time
a bet that requires predicting both the result at half-time and at the end of the match.
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Hedge
placing a counter bet to reduce risk or lock in a profit on an existing wager.
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In-Play Betting
placing bets after a match has started, with odds that update in real time.
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Juice
the commission a bookmaker charges, built into the odds.
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Kelly Criterion
a formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on edge and odds.
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Over/Under
a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a set value.
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Parlay
a US term for an accumulator, linking multiple selections into a single wager.
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ROI
the net profit or loss expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.
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Stake
the amount of money placed on a bet.
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Teaser
a multi-leg bet where the point spread is adjusted in the bettor's favor.
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Tipster
a person or service that provides betting predictions.
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Unit
a standardized bet size used to manage risk, usually a fraction of the bankroll.
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Value Bet
a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests.