Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, this bet ties multiple selections together and the winnings roll over from one pick to the next.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of spread betting that eliminates the draw outcome and uses quarter‑goal increments to reduce ties.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one personalized bet.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that wins if each side scores at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes in one wager, increasing your chance of winning.
- Edge
- An advantage you have over the bookmaker, often identified through analysis or mispriced odds.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money, usually with conditions attached.
- Half-time/Full-time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time in one market.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or secure a profit after an initial bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee a bookmaker adds to the odds, usually reflected in the spread or line.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change in real time during a match, reflecting the current state of play.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the team you think will win the match outright, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, offering a higher potential payout than normal.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the wager to pay out.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on one selection, with win or lose determined solely by that outcome.
- Spread
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals the favored team must win by.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.