Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- Odds shown as a positive or negative number; positive indicates profit on a 100-unit stake, negative shows how much you need to stake to win 100.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces the possible outcomes to two, often eliminating the draw and offering fractional lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, used to manage risk and stakes.
- Bonus
- An extra amount of funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, often subject to conditions.
- Bookmaker
- A company or individual that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team 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.
- Correct Score
- A wager predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that includes the stake; the total return equals the stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you back a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds displayed as a fraction, showing the profit relative to the stake (e.g., 5/1 means you win five units per unit staked).
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet given by a sportsbook, usually requiring a deposit or qualifying bet first.
- Hedge Bet
- Betting on the opposite outcome of an earlier bet to secure a profit or reduce potential loss.
- Juice
- The commission charged by a bookmaker on a bet, usually built into the odds.
- Live Betting
- Betting on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward wager on one outcome, with the profit determined by the stake multiplied by the odds.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are believed to be higher than the true probability of the outcome.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.