Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections and pays out only if all selections win.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, eliminating draws.
- Banker Bet
- A selection you consider almost certain to win, often used to boost an accumulator.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of deciding how much money to risk on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into one bet.
- Bet Slip
- The online form where you add your selections and confirm your wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- An advantage you have over the bookmaker's odds.
- European Handicap
- A handicap where you bet on one of three outcomes, with draws allowed.
- Free Bet
- A promotional bet credited to your account that you can use without using your own funds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula used to calculate the optimal size of a bet based on your edge.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the winner of a match without any point spread.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win for each unit you stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals will be more or less than a set number.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where arbitrage is possible, ensuring a risk‑free profit.
- Unit
- A standard measure of bet size, often a percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.