Football Betting Odds at LeoVegas

Football is the most popular sport in the world. Played across the globe, it has attracted an international fanbase of millions. From weekly Premier League fixtures to international tournaments, exciting matches are always taking place somewhere, which means there are plenty of opportunities to place a bet.

LeoVegas offers a huge range of games, tournaments, and bet types. Below is information to help you get ready to start your football betting experience.

Football Betting Online

LeoVegas Sportsbook offers a wide selection of football betting markets from around the world. You can use the sportsbook on desktop, but the full experience is available on mobile, with a fast website and app designed for live football betting.

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Football betting online is similar to other forms of sports betting. For newcomers, the main challenge is choosing between the many games and markets available. The sections below explain key markets, betting types, and odds formats.

Best Football Betting Odds

At LeoVegas, you can find competitive football odds for matches worldwide across multiple leagues and events. Whether you’re betting live or pre-match, there are odds available for popular football betting markets.

Football odds are set by bookmakers and represent the probability of a particular outcome. For example, if a top team played a much lower-ranked team, the odds would reflect the stronger likelihood of the top team winning.

In Europe, football odds are often shown as decimal odds such as 1.50 or 11.00. To calculate returns, you multiply your stake by the odds to get the total return.

In the United Kingdom, odds are often shown as fractions such as 2/1 or 7/2. A simple way to interpret this is that the first number is the profit you would win if you stake the second number. American odds, also called moneyline odds, are common in the United States and use plus and minus numbers. A negative number indicates the favourite and reflects how much you need to stake to win a fixed amount. A positive number indicates the underdog and reflects how much profit you would win on a fixed stake.

Bet on Football: In-Play (Live) and Pre-Match

There are two main time periods when you can place a bet: pre-match or in-play.

In-play betting, also known as live betting, allows you to bet after the match has started. You can check odds during the game and place bets as play develops, such as betting on the next goalscorer or the final score as the second half begins.

Odds change depending on the state of the match. For example, you will typically get a better price on a team to win at 0–0 than later in the match if they are already leading by two goals. Live betting can be appealing because you can watch how players and teams are performing before placing additional bets.

Pre-match betting takes place before the game starts. Because this is done in advance, you may sometimes find better value if your research suggests an outcome is more likely than the odds imply. You might consider form, historical matchups, and other relevant factors.

Football Betting Markets at LeoVegas

There are many ways to bet on football, from final score markets to corners, first scorer, and extra time outcomes.

Full-time result

This market involves predicting whether the match will end as a win for one team, a win for the other, or a draw. It’s one of the simplest football bets and a common starting point. A similar option is the half-time result, which only applies to the score at the 45-minute mark.

Draw no bet

This removes the draw option and requires you to pick a winner. If the match ends in a draw, your stake is typically returned.

Correct score

This requires predicting the exact final score at the end of normal time. It often offers higher odds than basic result markets. It’s important to note that the home team is typically listed first in the score format unless stated otherwise.

Double result (half-time/full-time)

This requires predicting the result at half-time and the result at full-time within the same bet. There are nine possible combinations. This market can be popular for well-fancied teams, as adding the half-time condition can increase the potential payout.

First goalscorer

This involves predicting which player will score the first goal in the match. Odds vary depending on the player’s likelihood of scoring. There is often also an option to bet on no goalscorer. Rules can vary between bookmakers, so it’s worth checking how own goals are treated and what happens if your chosen player is a substitute or does not play.

Each-way first goalscorer

This is a variation where part of the stake goes on your player to score first, and the other part goes on them to score second or third, depending on the terms offered. Some bookmakers also offer last goalscorer markets.

Scorecast

Scorecast combines two predictions in one bet: the first goalscorer and the correct final score. The player you pick to score first does not need to be on the winning team.

Total goals (over/under)

This market involves betting on whether the total number of goals will be over or under a set line. The most common line is 2.5 goals. If you bet over 2.5 and three goals are scored, you win. If two or fewer goals are scored, you lose.

Accumulator

An accumulator combines four or more selections into one bet. All selections must win for the accumulator to pay out. The risk is higher, but potential returns can increase quickly as more selections are added.

Football Betting Leagues

From local competitions to major international tournaments, there are matches taking place throughout the year. Some of the most popular leagues and cups include:

Champions League

Europe’s top clubs compete each year for the title of European champions. The competition began in 1955 as the European Cup and later expanded into its current format. Qualifying rounds lead into a group stage, and the top teams advance to knockout rounds culminating in the final.

Premier League

The Premier League began in 1992 and has become one of the most watched and commercially successful football leagues in the world. Twenty clubs compete each season, playing each other home and away. The bottom three teams are relegated, and promoted teams replace them from the division below. The league typically runs from August to May.

Serie A

Serie A is the top-flight league in Italy. It developed into its modern league format in the 1929–30 season. The league includes some of football’s most well-known clubs, including Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan.

Football Betting Promotions at LeoVegas

LeoVegas offers promotions across Casino, Live Casino, and Sports. Offers can include profit boosts, free bets, and deposit bonuses. Some promotions may be available for specific markets, such as live betting or accumulators.

Many promotions are designed with mobile users in mind. All bonuses can be used on mobile, and some may be restricted to mobile only.

What football leagues can I bet on?

You can bet on leagues from all over the world, including major European leagues and competitions, as well as primary and secondary leagues across multiple continents. International matches, youth tournaments, and transfers may also be available.