Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that splits your stake into two bets, removing the draw option and leveling the playing field between teams.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much of your total betting money to risk on each wager to stay in control.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different outcomes from the same match—like goals, corners, or cards—into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the match ends, letting you lock in a profit or cut your loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, such as home win or draw, increasing your chance to win.
- Each-Way Bet
- A two-part wager where you bet on a team to win and also on it to finish in a top place, with separate odds for each part.
- Enhanced Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the normal market price, offered for a limited time to attract bets.
- Free Bet
- A credit you receive that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually yours to keep.
- Handicap Betting
- Betting on a team with a virtual advantage or disadvantage applied to the final score, changing the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is already underway, with odds that update as the action happens.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome on an exchange, acting like the bookmaker; you win if the selection does not happen.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built-in advantage built into the odds, expressed as a percentage, meaning the total probability of all outcomes exceeds 100%.
- Odds Comparison
- Checking the odds offered by different bookmakers for the same event to find the best possible price.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be more or less than a set line.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator; a single bet linking multiple selections where all must win for a return.
- Price Boost
- A special increase in the odds for a specific selection, usually offered as a short‑term promotion.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if you lose, up to a set amount, often as a sign‑up offer.
- Spread Betting
- A bet where winnings or losses are proportional to how accurate your prediction is, rather than a fixed stake.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides betting predictions and advice, aiming to help you find profitable bets.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and your stake is returned, usually because the event did not happen as scheduled.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet a certain total amount before you can withdraw bonus‑related winnings.
- Yield
- The net profit or loss from your bets expressed as a percentage of the total money you have wagered.