Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections, and each win increases the payout, but a single loss loses the whole bet.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to remove the draw option, often using half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to create balanced odds.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much of your total funds to risk on each bet to stay in control and avoid losing quickly.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in profit a bookmaker includes in the odds, making the total implied probability greater than 100%.
- BTTS
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Correct Score
- A bet where you predict the exact final score of the match.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number, e.g., 2.50, where the total payout equals the odds multiplied by your stake.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes, reducing risk but offering lower odds.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, e.g., 5/2, meaning you win 5 units for every 2 units you stake.
- Group Winner
- A bet on which team will finish first in its group stage.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that shift as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker charges on a bet, reflected in the odds as extra vigorish.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the optimal fraction of your bankroll to bet for the best long‑term growth.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds that indicate how much profit you make per 100 units wagered.
- Odds
- A number that tells you how much you can win if your bet wins, reflecting the chance the bookmaker gives to that outcome.
- Outright Betting
- A bet on the final result of a tournament, such as which team will win the World Cup.
- 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 single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing a bet before the match begins, using the odds offered at the start.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the wager is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- ROI
- Return on Investment; the net profit from betting expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Top Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the most goals throughout the tournament.
- Unit
- A standard portion of your bankroll used as a single bet size, often a fixed percentage of the total.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds on offer are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving the bettor an edge.