Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A points adjustment given to each team to level the odds, removing the draw as a possible result.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The online form that lists your selected bets and lets you confirm the stake before placing.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered just before an event starts; often used to judge the quality of a placed bet.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or home win/away win) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Each-Way
- A two‑part bet where half the stake is on the selection to win and the other half on it to place, often used in tournament outrights.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals set as a line, often set at 2.5 goals.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the score at half‑time and the final score.
- In‑Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, usually offered on a betting exchange.
- Odds
- The number that shows how likely an outcome is and determines how much a winning bet returns per unit staked.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a return, similar to an accumulator.
- Push
- A result where the bet is refunded because the final outcome exactly matches the set line.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides betting predictions and advice.
- Units
- A standardized measure of bet size, often used to track performance across many wagers.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake returned, usually because a match was postponed or a market was not settled.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Yield
- The net profit from all bets expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.