Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, and all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that gives a team a positive or negative goal start, removing the draw as a betting option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money a bettor sets aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online feature that lets you create custom bets by combining different markets from the same match.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that is refunded if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for one team.
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet that includes a win bet and a place bet, paying out if your selection wins or places.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Full Time Result
- A bet on the final outcome of a match at the end of regular play.
- Half Time/Full Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half time and the result at full time.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place after a match has already started, with odds that update during play.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, commonly used on betting exchanges.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during an in-play event, reflecting the current state of the match.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they make a profit over time.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and promotions to guarantee a profit by covering all possible outcomes.
- Odds
- The price that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake, shown as fractions, decimals, or moneyline.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to a team to level the betting field, often used in American sports betting.
- Profit Boost
- A bonus that multiplies your winnings on a specific bet, increasing the payout.
- Push
- A tie result that leads to the bet being voided and the stake returned, usually when the margin matches the spread.
- Rollover
- A requirement to wager the bonus amount a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit over time.