Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links two or more individual selections, and all of them must win for you to get a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, often using whole, half, or quarter goal lines to remove the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital ticket where you add your selections and confirm the amount you want to wager.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event ends, letting you lock in a profit or cut a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet on a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Each Way
- A two-part bet where you back a team to win and also to finish in a specified place, such as top two.
- Fixed Odds
- Odds that are set when you place the bet and stay the same regardless of any later changes.
- Goal Line
- A line set on the total number of goals in a match; you bet on whether the total will be over or under that line.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half-time and the result at full-time in a single wager.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is still happening, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay
- To bet against a particular outcome, such as laying a team to lose, usually on a betting exchange.
- Match Result
- A straightforward bet on which team will win a match or if it will end in a draw (1X2).
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A bet that combines multiple selections, requiring all of them to win for a payout.
- Price Boost
- A promotional offer that increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Push
- When a bet ends in a tie (e.g., the exact goal line is hit) and the stake is returned.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus credit you receive when you add more funds to your account, often with wagering conditions.
- Rollover
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Underdog
- The team that is considered less likely to win, often offering higher odds.
- Value Bet
- A bet where you believe the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge.