Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more individual selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives one team a half-or quarter-goal advantage or disadvantage, removing the draw as a possible result.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The electronic record that lists the selections, odds, and stake for a bet you intend to place.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet for a chosen amount before the event finishes, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win or draw, away win or draw, etc.) in a single wager.
- 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: one part on a selection to win, and a smaller part on it to finish in a predetermined place.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that adds a whole-goal advantage to one team while keeping the draw as a possible outcome.
- Fold
- The number of selections included in an accumulator (e.g., a 5-fold has five picks).
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A market where you predict both the result at halftime and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match after it has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during a live (in-play) event.
- Odds
- A number that shows how likely an outcome is expected to happen and determines how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Outright Bet
- A wager on who will win a tournament, league, or other competition, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Push
- A tie result in a point-spread or handicap bet that results in the stake being returned.
- Spread Betting
- A bet where the payout is based on the accuracy of the prediction, not just a win or loss.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Tip
- A prediction or recommendation from an analyst or service about which outcome to bet on.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, indicating potential long-term profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Yield
- The net profit from your bets expressed as a percentage of the total amount you have wagered.