Betting Glossary

A betting feature that protects your player prop bets. If your selected player gets substituted, the substitute player automatically takes over your bet and it continues.

A branded version of Super Sub betting used by some bookmakers. Works exactly like Super Sub - your bet continues with the substitute if your original player is replaced.

William Hill's branded version of Super Sub betting. Your bet continues with the substitute player if your original selection is replaced.

Betfair's branded version of Super Sub betting. Provides bet protection when your selected player is substituted.

Bets placed on individual player performance, such as goals scored, assists, shots on target, cards received, etc.

A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.

A bet on a player to score at least one goal at any point during the match.

A bet on which player will score the last goal in a match.

A bet on which player will score the next goal in a match. Only available during live betting.

A bet combining multiple selections. All selections must win for the bet to be successful. Also known as a parlay or combo bet.

Another name for an accumulator bet. Multiple selections combined into one bet.

A bet combining multiple selections. All must win for the bet to be successful.

A feature allowing you to settle your bet before the event finishes, accepting a payout based on current odds.

A bet on a single outcome. The simplest form of betting.

A bet combining two or more selections. All selections must win for the bet to be successful.

Placing bets on events that are currently in progress. Also known as in-play betting.

Placing bets on events that are currently in progress. Also known as live betting.

A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other statistics will be over or under a specified number.

A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.

A bet where your stake is returned if the match ends in a draw. You win if your selected team wins, lose if they lose.

A bet covering two of the three possible match outcomes (win/draw, win/lose, or draw/lose).

A form of handicap betting that eliminates the draw option by using quarter or half goal handicaps.

A form of handicap betting where whole number handicaps are used, allowing for draw results.

The probability of an event happening, expressed as a ratio. Lower odds mean higher probability, higher odds mean lower probability.

The amount of money you bet on a particular outcome.

A bet that is cancelled and your stake is returned, usually due to the event not taking place or specific conditions not being met.

A company or individual that accepts bets and sets odds for sporting events.

A form of betting where the payout is based on the accuracy of the bet, not just whether it wins or loses.

A bet that combines a win bet and a place bet. You win if your selection wins or places.

When two or more selections tie for the same position, resulting in reduced payouts.

A betting market where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field.

A bet where the odds offered are higher than the actual probability of the event occurring, providing positive expected value.

A deliberate attempt to score that is on target. Includes all goals scored and shots on target saved by the goalkeeper. Also includes shots on target that are blocked by a last line defending player. Based on Opta definitions.

A shot off target is any clear attempt to score that goes over or wide of the goal, or would have gone over/wide but for being stopped. A shot hitting the frame of the goal is classified as off target unless the ball enters the net.

The final touch (pass, pass-cum-shot or any other touch) leading to the recipient of the ball scoring a goal. If the assist is deflected by an opposition player, it must be deemed as travelling to the goalscorer irrespective of the deflection.

A collection of assist events outside conventional goal assists, including pass lost, handball, blocked shot, attempt saved, post rebound, free kick won, own goal, and penalty won.

A statistical metric that measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood that it will be scored from a particular position on the pitch during a particular phase of play.

A statistical metric that measures the likelihood that a pass will result in a goal assist.

A tackle occurs when a player connects with the ball in a legal, ground level challenge and successfully takes the ball away from the opposition player. The tackled player must be in controlled possession of the ball.

A tackle is won when the tackler or one of their teammates regains possession because of the challenge, or the ball goes out of play and is safe.

When a player reads an opponent's pass and intercepts the ball by moving into the line of the intended pass.

Any clear attempt to score that is blocked by an outfield player, where other defenders or a goalkeeper are behind the blocker. Includes shots blocked unintentionally by the shooter's own teammate.

Any infringement penalised as foul play by a referee that results in a free-kick or penalty event. Offsides are not given as fouls committed.

When a player wins a free kick or penalty for their team after being fouled by an opposing player. There are no fouls won for handball, dive, back pass, illegal restart, dissent, or goalkeeper violations.

Either a foul won or a foul committed. Player foul involvements are the total sum of fouls won and fouls committed by the same player.

A caution given by the referee for various offences. Two yellow cards result in a red card and sending off.

A sending off given by the referee for serious offences. Can be given directly or as a result of two yellow cards.

Awarded when the ball leaves the field of play over the goal line, last touched by a defending player. A corner won is for the attacking team, corner lost for the defending team.

An event attributed to the player deemed to be in an offside position when a free kick is awarded. If multiple players are offside, the most actively involved player is given the offside.

A goalkeeper preventing the ball from entering the goal with any part of their body when facing an intentional attempt from an opposition player.

When the ball hits any part of the goal frame but does not enter the net as a direct consequence. Any single attempt hitting the frame multiple times only counts once.

Where two or more players challenge in the air against each other. The player that wins the ball is deemed to have won the duel. Where a player is fouled during an aerial challenge, that player is deemed to have won the duel.

When an outfield player blocks an attempt on goal from an opposition player. If the attempt is going wide of the goal, then no block is awarded. A last-line block from a defender will be awarded as both a shot on target and a block.

The attempted delivery of the ball from one player to another player on the same team. A player can use any part of their body permitted in the laws of the game to execute a pass.

Any intentional played ball from a wide position intending to reach a teammate in a specific area in front of the goal.

When a player wins a penalty for their team by drawing a foul or forcing a handball in the penalty area.

When a player concedes a penalty by committing a foul or handball in their own penalty area.

A penalty that results in a goal being scored.

A penalty that is saved by the goalkeeper.

A penalty shot that goes wide of the goal or over the crossbar without intervention from the goalkeeper. A penalty that hits the woodwork without keeper intervention is also collected as missed.

A leading sports data provider that supplies detailed statistics and analytics for football matches. Many bookmakers use Opta data to settle betting markets.

When a team does not concede any goals during a match. Often used in betting markets for goalkeepers and defenders.

When a player scores three goals in a single match. A popular betting market.

When a player scores two goals in a single match.

A goal scored by a player into their own team's net, credited to the opposing team.

When a player is replaced by another player during a match. Super Sub betting protects your bet when this happens.

Additional time added at the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to injuries, substitutions, and other stoppages.

Additional playing time added when a match ends in a draw and needs a winner. Usually two periods of 15 minutes.

A method of determining a winner when a match ends in a draw after extra time. Teams take turns taking penalty kicks.