Top 10 football betting markets every Indian fan should know

What are the ten markets?

1. 1X2: home win, draw or away win over 90 minutes.
2. Double chance: two of the three outcomes in one bet, such as home or draw.
3. Draw no bet: your stake comes back if the match is drawn.
4. Over/under goals: total goals above or below a line such as 2.5.
5. Both teams to score (BTTS): each side scores at least once.
6. Asian handicap: one team starts with a goal advantage, which removes the draw.
7. Correct score: the exact final score.
8. Half-time/full-time: the result at the break and at the end.
9. Goalscorer: first, last or anytime scorer.
10. Corners and cards: totals or handicaps on corners and bookings.

Which markets suit beginners?

1X2 (home, draw or away), double chance and over/under goals suit beginners because each one settles on a single, easy-to-check outcome. Correct score and half-time/full-time pay more, but they win far less often, so leave them until you understand how prices and margins work.

What should you check before you confirm?

• The time period. Most markets cover 90 minutes plus stoppage time unless the name says extra time is included.
• How the market treats an abandoned match.
• Kick-off in Indian time. Many European games start late at night here, so check our match schedule.

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