Football Betting Odds Guide

If you're new to football betting, it's easy to get lost among all the odds, rules, and betting terminology. Each football betting platform has a different range of bets, and learning how to read football betting odds is the first step towards making better betting decisions.

This football betting guide will provide an overview of some popular football betting types, what they actually mean, and when you should consider using them. By the end of this guide, we will offer a more comprehensive understanding of everything related to odds and markets, including 1x2, Asian Handicap, Over/Under, Both Teams to Score, and more.

1X2 Bet (Match Result)

The 1X2 bet is the most popular football betting market. It represents three possible outcomes:

1= Home team wins
X= Draw
2= Away team wins

Example: If Barcelona plays against Real Madrid:

Bet on1if you think Barcelona will win.
Bet onXif you think it will end in a draw.
Bet on2if you think Real Madrid will win.

This is the simplest way to learn how to read football odds.

Asian Handicap

Asian Handicap (AH) is one of the most important football betting odds. It eliminates the draw by giving a virtual advantage to one team.

0 (No Draw):If the match ends in a draw, a refund is given.
-0.5 / +0.5: A team with -0.5 must win outright. A team with +0.5 wins if they win or draw.
-1 / +1: -1 means the team must win by at least 2 goals. +1 wins if the team avoids defeat; if they lose by 1, it's refunded.

This type of betting is useful for balancing odds when one team is significantly stronger than the other.

Over/Under (Total Bets)

The Over/Under market is where you can bet on the total number of goals scored in a match. Bookmakers usually set the bar at 2.5 goals.

Over 2.5= There are 3 or more goals in the match.
Under 2.5= There are 2 or fewer goals in the match.

It's one of the most popular betting options for those focusing on goal-scoring trends.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

This bet asks a simple question: Will both teams score in the match?

Yes= Both teams score at least one goal each.
No= At least one team fails to score.

Example: 2–1 = “Yes” wins. 0–0 = “No” wins. BTTS is one of the most common football betting markets for high-scoring encounters.

Double Chance Bets

The Double Chance market allows you to cover two outcomes with a single bet, reducing risk.

1X= Home team wins or draws.
12= Either team wins (no draw).
X2= Away win or draw.

Great for beginners looking for safer bets.