With so much to choose from on any given betting site, it can be hard to whittle the markets available down to what should be grabbing your attention. Add to that social media accounts offering you the perfect betting strategy or tip, and confusion reigns supreme. But you needn’t worry, we’re here to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most popular markets available, and when you should look to take advantage of them.
Outrights
Outright betting refers to placing a bet on the outcome of a tournament or league. It’s a long-term bet that can pay off big if you choose the right team. For example, some lucky punters took home winnings at odds of 5000/1 when Leicester City shocked the world to win the Premier League back in 2016.
The most popular competitions to place an outright bet on are the aforementioned Premier League as well as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championships, and Champions League. Speaking of the Euros, the next instalment from the tournament takes place next summer, with bookies already offering odds on the action, making France and England the early favourites for glory.
Goalscorers
Goalscorer betting involves placing a wager on which player will score in a match. And if you really fancy boosting the odds, you can bet on them specifically scoring the first or last. It’s a fun bet to make if you’re a fan of a particular player or team. For example, if you think Cristiano Ronaldo keeps on motoring toward 1,000 goals for club and country, then you can bet on him to score anytime. You can even bet on him to score a brace or a hat trick if you have that much confidence in the great man.
Under/Over
Over/Under betting is a market that used to focus on the total number of goals scored in a match. Bettors can place a wager on whether the total number of goals scored will be over or under a certain number. For example, if a match’s over/under total is set at 2.5 goals, you can place a bet on whether there will be more or less than that number of goals in the match. These days though, punters can bet on the over/under market in regards to both cards and corners, allowing you to continue having fun even if the match they’re streaming ends up being a 0-0 snoozefest.
