Football Trading Guide · How to Play
Dear Users:
To help you better understand the rules of football betting and the settlement mechanisms of various betting options, this article will detail mainstream betting options such as single bet, over/under, Asian handicap, and score betting, and analyze the differences between early betting and in-play betting.
We recommend that users participating in football betting for the first time carefully read this guide to accurately understand the meaning of betting odds, trading rules, and settlement methods, thereby obtaining a better trading experience.
I.Difference Between Pre-Match and Live Betting
| Type | Description |
| Pre-Match | Trading takes place before the match starts. Markets and odds are set based on pre-match information. |
| Live Betting | Trading takes place while the match is in progress. Markets and odds change dynamically according to the live score and match developments. |
Important Note: Whether it is a Pre-Match market or a Live Betting market:
· Match Winner (1X2) is settled based on the final match result (win, draw, or loss);
· Over/Under is settled based on the final total number of goals scored;
· Asian Handicap is settled based on the final result after applying the handicap;
· Correct Score is settled based on the exact final score.
Live Betting does not recalculate results from the moment the trade is placed. Instead, trades are made based on the market and odds available at that time and are settled according to the final match result.
II. Single Bet (Win / Draw / Loss) Explanation:
Single bet is the most basic football betting method, which involves predicting the final result of a match.
| Betting options | Final result | result |
| Home win | Home team wins | Winning the lottery |
| draw | The two sides tied | Winning the lottery |
| Away win | Away team wins | Winning the lottery |
| miss | Non-selected results | lose |
Example | ||
| Betting | Final score | result |
| Home win | 2:01 | Winning the lottery |
| draw | 1:01 | Winning the lottery |
| Away win | 1:02 | Winning the lottery |
Note: The full-time win only counts the regular match time (90 minutes + stoppage time), excluding extra time and penalty shootouts.
III. Over/Under Betting Explanation:
The Over/Under betting method predicts whether the total number of goals scored by both teams will be higher or lower than the specified handicap.
1. Explanation of the 2.5 Goals Market:
There is no possibility of a 2.5 ball handicap being manipulated.
Buy the larger 2.5 | |
Total goals |
result |
| 3 balls or more | win |
| 2 balls or less | lose |
Buy the smaller 2.5 | |
| Total goals | result |
| 2 balls or less | win |
| 3 balls or more | lose |
2. Explanation of the 2.25 Goals Market:
The 2.25 handicap can be understood as: 50% betting on a 2-goal handicap / 50% betting on a 2.5-goal handicap.
Buy the larger size, 2.25. | |
| Total goals | result |
| 3 balls or more | Win-win |
| 2 balls | Half loss |
| 1 ball or less | lose |
Buy the smaller one, 2.25. | |
| Total goals | result |
| 2 balls | Half-win |
| 1 ball or less | Win-win |
| 3 balls or more | lose |
3、 Example of a rolling ball (large ball, small ball)
Match time: 60th minute
Current score: 1:0
Market: Over 2.5 | ||
| Final Score | Total Goals | Result |
2:1 |
3 goals |
Win |
2:0 |
2 goals |
Lose |
1:0 |
1goal |
Lose |
IV. Explanation of Asian Handicap (Asian Handicap):
Asian Handicap is settled by applying the handicap to the original score before determining the result.
Simply put: add the handicap to one team first, then compare the final outcome.
Common Handicap Examples | |
| Handicap | Description |
| -0.5 | The team must win the match to win the bet |
| -1 | Winning by exactly 1 goal results in a Push |
| -2.5 | The team must win by 3 or more goals |
| -2.25 | May result in a Half Win or Half Loss |
1. Example of Asian Handicap Score Calculation:
Home Team -1 | ||
Final Score |
Actual Goal Difference |
Result |
2:1 |
Win by 1 goal |
Push |
3:1 |
Win by 2 goals |
Win |
1:1 |
Draw |
Lose |
Home Team -2.5 | ||
Final Score |
Actual Goal Difference |
Result |
3:00 |
Win by 3 goals |
Win |
2:00 |
Win by 2 goals |
Lose |
Home Team -2.25 | ||
Final Score |
Actual Goal Difference |
Result |
3:01 |
Win by 2 goals |
Half Loss |
4:01 |
Win by 3 goals |
Full Win |
2:01 |
Win by 1 goal |
Full Loss |
2. Live Asian Handicap Example:
Match time: 70th minute
Current market: Home Team -1.25
Final score: 2:0
| Result |
| Half of the stake is settled at -1 (Push) |
| Half of the stake is settled at -1.5 (Win) |
| Final settlement: Half Win |
V.Correct Score Betting Explanation
Correct Score betting involves predicting the exact final score of a match.
A prediction is considered successful only when the predicted score matches the final score exactly. If either team’s goals differ from the actual result, or if the home and away team order does not match the actual result, the prediction is considered unsuccessful.
Common Betting Options |
· 1:0 |
· 2:1 |
· 1:1 |
· 0:0 |
· 3:2 |
Correct Score Settlement Examples | ||
| Predicted Score | Final Score | Result |
| 2:1 | 2:1 | Win |
| 2:1 | 1:1 | Lose |
| 2:1 | 2:0 | Lose |
VI.Win, Half Win, Push, Half Loss, and Loss Explained
Settlement Definitions | |
| Result | Description |
| Win | The entire stake wins and is settled at the full odds |
| Half Win | Half of the stake wins, and the other half is refunded (Push) |
| Push | The stake is refunded; no win and no loss |
| Half Loss | Half of the stake loses, and the other half is refunded (Push) |
| Loss | The entire stake loses |
Common Examples | ||
| Scenario | Result | Description |
| Under 2.25, final score 1:1 | Half Win | Half wins, half is refunded |
| Home Team -1, final score 2:1 | Push | Wins by exactly 1 goal |
| Home Team -2.25, final score 3:1 | Half Loss | Half loses, half is refunded |
| Over 2.5, final score 2:1 | Win | Total goals = 3 |
VII. Warm Reminder
- Before placing any trade, please carefully review the market, odds, and the corresponding settlement rules.
- During Live Betting, markets and odds are adjusted dynamically according to the progress of the match. Please refer to the information currently displayed.
- Quarter-goal handicaps (such as 2.25, 2.75, -1.25, -2.25, etc.) may result in Half Wins, Half Losses, or partial refunds. It is recommended to fully understand the relevant rules before participating.
- New users are encouraged to first familiarize themselves with basic markets such as Match Winner and Over/Under before exploring more advanced markets like Asian Handicap and Correct Score.
- Please participate responsibly and make decisions based on your own judgment and risk tolerance.