Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, where all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that splits the line into two parts, reducing the possibility of a draw and offering more balanced odds.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- A function that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet where half your stake is on the selection to win and half on it to place.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that adds a whole number of goals to the underdog, eliminating the draw option.
- Free Bet
- A bonus token that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money, winnings usually withdrawable.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at halftime and the final result of a match.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Lay Betting
- Betting against an outcome to occur, essentially acting as the bookmaker.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and bonuses to guarantee a profit by covering all possible outcomes.
- Odds
- The price that reflects the likelihood of a specific result, also determining your potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a statistic, usually total goals, will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more outcomes; all must win for a return.
- Point Spread
- A margin set by oddsmakers to make the favorite and underdog even, with the favorite giving points.
- Push
- A tie result where all bets are refunded because the outcome matches the line exactly.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet where, if you lose, the stake is refunded as a bonus or credit.
- Round Robin
- A series of connected parlays that cover every possible combination of selected teams.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule breach.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer that matches or adds extra funds to your first deposit, often with conditions.