Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- An Accumulator combines multiple selections into one bet, where the winnings from each pick become the stake for the next, and you win only if all are correct.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap eliminates the draw by giving one team a fractional or whole‑goal start, creating two possible outcomes instead of three.
- Bankroll Management
- Bankroll Management means setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager to protect your funds.
- Both Teams To Score
- Both Teams To Score asks whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of who wins.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total amount returned per unit wagered, including the original stake.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible results in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw option, so you win if your chosen team wins or get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Expected Value (EV)
- Expected Value estimates the average profit or loss you would make per bet if you repeated it many times, expressed as a percentage or amount.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds express the profit you earn relative to your stake, written as a fraction (e.g., 5/1 means five units profit for each one unit bet).
- Goal Line
- The Goal Line is a total‑goals market where you bet on whether the combined score will be over or under a specified number.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting allows you to place bets while a match is in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- Juice is the commission built into odds by the bookmaker, representing the guaranteed profit margin on each market.
- KYC
- KYC is the process a betting site uses to verify your identity, helping to prevent fraud and meet legal requirements.
- Line Movement
- Line Movement describes how odds or spreads change over time, often due to new information, betting volume, or market shifts.
- Moneyline
- A moneyline bet is a wager on which team will win the match, with odds displayed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the ratio between the amount you can win and the amount you stake, showing how likely a result is thought to be.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Pre-Match Betting refers to placing bets on a match before it starts, with odds fixed at the time of your wager.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling involves using tools and practices like deposit limits and self‑exclusion to ensure betting stays safe and controlled.
- ROI
- ROI measures the net profit from betting relative to the total amount wagered, shown as a percentage to indicate how efficiently you are using your bankroll.
- Single Bet
- A Single Bet is a straightforward wager on one outcome, with returns based only on that selection.
- Spread
- The spread is a handicap given to the favored team, requiring them to win by more than the set margin for the bet to pay out.
- Staking Plan
- A Staking Plan is a method for deciding how much to bet on each bet, often using a fixed percentage of your bankroll or a set amount.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds a bookmaker offers are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a potential long‑term profit.