Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- 1X2 Betting
- A bet on the final result of a match, choosing from home win, draw, or away win.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines several selections into one wager; every selection must win for you to get a return.
- Asian Handicap
- A points handicap applied to a team to make a match more even; draws are removed as an option.
- Bankroll Management
- A plan for how much of your money you use for betting and how big each bet should be.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different bets on a single match into one wager.
- Bet Settlement
- How a betting site decides if your bet won and how much you receive.
- Cash Out
- An option to take your winnings or cut your losses before the game is over.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a portion of your losses, usually as a free bet or credit.
- Correct Score
- A wager on the exact number of goals each team will score.
- Decimal Odds
- A number that shows how much you get back for each unit wagered, including your stake.
- Double Chance
- A bet on two out of the three possible results, giving you a higher chance of success.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that wins if your chosen team wins, and you receive your stake back if the match is a draw.
- Each-Way Bet
- A bet that includes a win part and a place part, giving a payout even if your pick finishes second or third.
- European Handicap
- A points handicap that still allows a draw result, using whole numbers.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on the player who will score the opening goal.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the bookmaker instead of your own funds.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that asks you to guess the score at the break and the final score.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a game while it is happening, with odds that change during play.
- Juice
- The extra charge built into the odds that ensures the bookmaker makes a profit.
- Lay Bet
- A wager that a specific result will not occur, typically on a betting exchange.
- Odds Comparison
- Comparing odds from various sources to get the highest possible return.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the combined score will be more or less than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Stake
- The money you risk on a wager.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds seem better than the actual chance of winning, offering a potential advantage.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is declared invalid, with your stake given back.