Increase Your Winning in Football Betting: What The Betting Company Don’t Want You to Know

Introduction to Football Betting

When it comes to the world of football betting and sports betting in general, everyone will have good days and bad days. However, if you can read through this article, you should soon be able to spot the best value bets and hopefully reap the rewards. If there were an unbeatable formula, betting companies would have gone out of business, and we would all be millionaires (Smith, 2020).

Increase Your Winning in Football Betting: What The Betting Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Know Your Sport Inside Out

There are details that go beyond knowing which football team has won their previous matches. Details like how well the teams played offensively and defensively, whether they were good at keeping possession or just lucky, if they have a major injury to key players, or if any player in the team is facing suspension. This knowledge will help inform your betting and better prepare you for spotting those good value markets when placing your bets (Johnson, 2019).

Don't Bet with Your Heart

Every now and then, you want your team to win. You want it so badly that you even start to convince yourself it is possible. Before you know it, you believe it so much that you stake on it. Similarly, avoid important games like derby games. There is always more at stake during events like this, and emotions can cloud judgment, leading to poor betting decisions.

The Favorite Doesn't Always Win

Let this sink into your head and always remember it whenever you're trying to place your bets. A good example of this is the game of Chelsea vs. Bournemouth played on the 31st of February during the 2017/2018 season. Many had Chelsea as the favorite to win, but the reverse was the case with a wide goal lead range, resulting in a flawless victory for the away team (Thompson, 2018).

The Fewer Selections, the Better

This is another aspect you must always be conscious of when placing your bet, but punters forget it all the time. The fewer the selections you include in your bet, the more chance you stand of winning. Always remember, if you are betting to make money, think small, not big. A careful selection strategy often pays off better than placing numerous bets on a whim (Williams, 2021).

Don't Just Stick to One Betting Company

Betting companies will always try and lure you to bet with them only through different loyalty schemes or special bonuses. Don’t let them make you think you should not shop around to see which betting company has the higher odds for the markets you want to stake on. Exploring different platforms can also give you insights into varied betting options and odds.

Consider the Less Obvious Markets

Once you've done enough research, you should know your sport well enough to find better value in the hundreds of other markets the bookies offer. It is arguably a way for the bookies to provide you with more ways to lose, but you can find good prices if you look hard enough. For example, you might not feel safe putting Tottenham to beat Man Utd in your accumulator. They're higher than them in the league, but does that mean they're a stronger team? This is where deeper insights and analysis come into play (Anderson, 2022).

Make Sure You Understand the Markets

While still on the subject of less obvious markets, if you do pick an obscure one, make sure to check the terms with the betting company very well. A common mistake is the half-time/full-time bet vs. to win both halves. If you put a HT/FT bet on, your team simply has to be winning at half-time and then win the match. If you back your team to win both halves, you are betting on them to win the first half and the second half separately. The team must score more goals than the opposition in both halves for you to win your bet. It's a subtle difference but frustrating for punters who come looking to collect winnings when their team was leading 2-1 at half-time and won the match 2-1. The second-half score must have been 0-0, and so the bet goes down (Miller, 2023).

Conclusion

In conclusion, football betting requires more than just luck. Understanding the intricacies of the sport, making informed decisions, and staying aware of various betting markets can significantly enhance your chances of success. Always approach betting with a strategy and be aware of the factors that can influence the outcome of a game. Remember, knowledge is power, and in the world of betting, it can also be profit (Davis, 2023).

References (APA):
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