Getting Started With Football BettingThere is more to football betting than just selecting which team you think will win. There are a whole host of different types of football bet, but many novice sports bettors place bets without fully understanding the rules. If you’re wondering how some of the other football bets work but were too embarrassed to ask, or if you think your bookmaker might have settled your bet incorrectly and want to double check the rules, have a look at our guide to the most common football bets.
Sports Spread Betting GuideSpread betting on Sport opens up a whole new world of betting opportunities, but the added risk and bewildering array of figures turn many 'traditional' bettors away. With a little help however, most punters will be able to spread bet with confidence and with a huge range of markets available, many will find a betting niche that can be profitable long term. Take the first step to spread betting success by reading our beginners guide...
Finding Football Betting ValueMillions are staked every week on football betting coupons up and down the country. The bulk of this money will be placed on high profile, Premier League matches, but does better value lie in other markets?
Football Betting: Form Or Motivation?A key factor which many people consider when placing a bet is form. When betting on horse races for example, a quick glance at a given horse's recent results is without doubt an action undertaken by most punters. It’s tempting to think along the same lines when betting on football matches, but there are enough other variables when thinking about a team’s starting eleven, squad members and the added pressure of performing before tens of thousands of vocal supporters to make form just one small piece of the puzzle when making an educated guess as to a match’s outcome.
Betfair 'Cash out' OptionIf you have ever seen a winning bet suddenly turn into a loser because of a late goal, you may have wished that there was a way you could take some profits before the final whistle. Well the advent of betting exchanges made it possible to trade 'in-play', and therefore lock in profits if the market moved in your favour. Now however, Betfair have gone one step further and simplified the process to just a couple of clicks. Read on to find out about their 'Cash Out' option.
Sports Betting Strategy - Improve Your WinningsWhen betting on sports, there is one very simple strategy that everyone can employ in order to yield greater returns - and yet many sports bettors choose to ignore it. In fact, by taking this small point into consideration, it is possible to extract up to 20 percent more from winning sports bets. Don’t believe us? Read on.
Improve Betting Performance. Reasoning.In the second in the series of articles aimed at improving betting performance long term, we look at the reasons for striking a particular bet. Bets should always be well researched, well thought out and offer good value in the eyes of the bettor. What scenarios might cloud this reasoning and how can they be avoided?