To be able to place bets on football matches, you must know how to view the odds. Because if you don't know how to view the odds, you will hardly ever win in betting, unless you are very lucky. However, viewing football odds is not difficult if you read the following article. We will guide you on how to view the odds in the simplest and most detailed way.
The most detailed way to view football odds
Currently, there are many different types of odds in online football betting. However, when you first learn how to view the odds, you only need to be able to view three types of odds: 1x2 (Match Result), Over/Under, and Asian Handicap. These are the three main types of odds in football betting.
How to view 1x2 (Match Result) odds:
In the odds table of bookmakers, the 1x2 odds are represented by:
1: You bet on the home team to win.
X: You bet on a draw in the match.
2: You bet on the away team to win.
To help you better understand how to view 1x2 odds, let's take a specific example: For a match between Manchester City and Manchester United with odds of 2 x 4 x 5, if you bet 100 VND:
If Manchester City wins and you bet on Manchester City, you will receive an amount of 🡺 2 x 100 = 200 VND.
If you bet on Manchester United and Manchester United wins, you will receive an amount of 🡺 5 x 100 = 500 VND.
If you bet on a draw and the match ends in a draw, you will receive an amount of 🡺 4 x 100 = 400 VND.
How to view Asian Handicap odds:
Asian Handicap is also a very popular type of odds that you should know how to view. It is a type of odds that many bettors prefer to play nowadays. With this type of odds, we compare the number of goals between two teams. However, bookmakers usually set a handicap for the stronger team (upper line) against the weaker team (lower line) with a predetermined ratio before the match. When comparing the goals, the team on the lower line will receive an additional handicap. The handicap ratios commonly used by leading bookmakers are: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, etc. To read Asian Handicap odds, you should follow these principles:
If the number of goals scored by both teams is the same and the team on the lower line has already received the handicap, you will get a refund regardless of which side you bet on.
If the two teams have a goal difference of 0.25, you will win half of your bet if you bet on the team that has a higher total number of goals, otherwise, you will lose half of your bet.
If the number of goals scored by the two teams has a goal difference greater than 0.5, you will win your bet if you bet on the team with more goals, otherwise, you will lose your entire bet.
How to view Over/Under odds:
Over/Under odds is also a popular type of odds in betting, so this is definitely a type of odds you should play. Viewing Over/Under odds is extremely simple. You just need to pay attention to the total number of goals in the match. You don't need to worry about anything else in the match.
For Over/Under odds, before the match, the bookmaker will provide a specific ratio, such as 2 goals, 2.25 goals, 2.5 goals, 3 goals, etc. If you predict that the match will have more goals than the given ratio, you choose Over. Conversely, if you predict that the total score of the match will be lower than the bookmaker's ratio, you choose Under.
Tips for effective betting
Stick to your strategy:
Playing football betting is a short-term game, but you still need a lot of patience. For newcomers, it takes time to accumulate experience before becoming proficient in identifying good odds and opportunities. For those who have some experience and know how to apply strategies, it is important to stick to the strategy they have set.
For example, in the 1-2-3-4 betting strategy mentioned above, if you don't have enough patience and stop after losing the first round, you will lose 40k VND. But if you persist and reach the third round, you will double your winnings. And if you can go to the fourth round, you will earn 10 times your initial bet.
Maintain emotional stability and self-control:
Furthermore, you need to have self-control. Don't get too greedy when you win or get too discouraged when you lose. It is best to plan your bets with reasonable stakes and acceptable loss limits. If your money reaches the set limit, whether you are winning or losing, it's time to stop.
Especially when you feel you are in a losing streak, losing every bet (6-8 consecutive losses), you should consider taking a break for a few days to clear your mind. Also, review your betting technique to see if there are any issues and make changes for the next betting session.
Above, we have provided the most detailed and complete instructions on how to view the three basic types of odds in current betting. By applying the methods we shared, you can easily understand these three types of odds.
