Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a type of bet where multiple selections are combined, and winnings roll over each win.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a head start or disadvantage to a team to level the playing field in a match.
- Banker Bet
- Banker Bet is a highly confident selection used to anchor a multi‑bet, often with low odds.
- Bankroll Management
- Bankroll Management is the practice of budgeting and limiting how much money you use for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a tool that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- Both Teams to Score is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a wager on the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance covers two of the three possible match outcomes in one bet, reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet lets you bet on a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- First Goal Scorer
- First Goal Scorer is a bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a promotional token you can use to place a bet without risking your own money.
- Half-Time Bet
- Half-Time Bet is a wager on the result at the end of the first half only.
- Juice (Vig)
- Juice (Vig) is the commission a bookmaker charges, built into the odds, that ensures profit regardless of result.
- Lay Bet
- Lay Bet is a bet that a specific outcome will not happen, typical on betting exchanges.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting lets you place bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Odds Format
- Odds Format is the way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or American.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether a specific match statistic will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- Parlay is a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activities.
- Single Bet
- Single Bet is a straightforward wager on one selection, with a win determined solely by that outcome.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet is a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the amount you must bet before bonus funds can be withdrawn.