Bet365 brings a fresh, US-friendly soccer experience, for even the most knowledgeable fans of the most beautiful game. Covering a deep range of pre-game markets, in-play, same game parlay, and cash out on many of the most popular selections & markets.
bet365 provides many ways to bet on soccer, we'll explain how to American odds work, the different betting markets and bet types offered, and tips for betting on soccer.
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How do Odds Work in Soccer?
When using bet365 in the United States and Canada, odds are depicted using the plus (+) or minus (-) signs, and are based on bettors wagering $100.
The minus sign indicates the expected winner (favorite) and offers a lower payout than the wager itself. A plus sign indicates an underdog, and comes with higher payout.
When a minus is present, the number shows how much you need to bet to win $100. When a plus sign is present the odds show how much you would win on a $100 bet.
Team | Odds | Bet Amount | Expected Payout |
Barcelona | -200 | $100 | $50 (plus your stake back) |
Real Madrid | +150 | $100 | $150 (plus your stake back) |
Draw | +100 | $100 | $100 (plus your stake back) |
Soccer Betting Markets
When it comes to betting on soccer, there are many different types of bets you can make, and many factors that go into determining what the odds are on a specific match. Factors that influence betting markets are the venue, team form, injuries, and weather.
A bettor can place bets on futures markets, like league or cup winners, and which players will finish a season with the most goals, or win an award at the end of the season or tournament.
You can also bet on individual game outcomes and props within the game, like shots, goals, and corner kicks just to name a few.
Soccer Match Betting
When it comes to betting on soccer matches, there are many different types of bets you can make, including but not limited to moneyline, method of victory, total goals, and prop bets. We'll break down the major markets that bet365 offers.
Match Betting Markets Explained:
3-way Moneyline: Pick either team to win, or for the match to end in a draw (90 minutes + stoppage). Teams with minus odds are considered the favorite.
Points Spread: Back a team with a goal handicap where the draw is a separate outcome. If a team is -1.5 goals, they must win by 2 or more goals in the match.
Draw No Bet: Remove the option for a draw when picking which team will win. Choose either team to win the match, a draw returns your stake.
Totals (Over/Under): Bet on the total number of goals in the match or by team. First-half and second-half totals are also offered. Bettors can also bet on the exact amount of goals that will scored in the math.
Both Teams to Score: Bet whether or not both teams will score in the match, or both teams will not score in the match.
Double Chance: Choose from three outcomes. Team 1 wins or draws, Team 2 wins or draws, or either team to win.
Soccer Prop Bets
Soccer prop bets allow fans to go beyond basic outcomes, and allow players to wager on specific events and occurrences within a match.
bet365 offers a wide array of soccer props including, but not limited to the following.
Anytime Goalscorer: Bet on a player to score a goal at any point in the match (penalty shootouts don’t count)
First Goalscorer: Bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
Shots: Bet on how many shots a team or player gets in the match
Shots on Target: Bet on how many shots a team or player gets on the goal in the match, including goals scored.
Assists: Bet on whether a player will record one or more assists in the match.
Cards: Bet on whether a player will receive a yellow card, or red card in the match.
Corners: Bet on how many corner kicks will be taken in the match total or by a team.
Clean Sheets: Bet on a team to not concede any goals in the match.
Soccer Futures Markets
Track prices all season for a team to reach a certain point in the tournament, or for a player to win one of the tournament's prestigious awards.
Futures Market Examples:
Outright Winner: Pick the winner of a specific league or tournament.
To Reach Tournament Cup Final: Pick a team that will play in the Final of a specific tournament.
Stage of Elimination: Pick what round a team will be eliminated from a specific tournament.
Group Winner: Pick the team that wins their designated group in the round-robin stage of a tournament like the World Cup or UEFA Champions League.
Golden Boot Winner: Pick the player that scores the most goals in a tournament or league.
Soccer Parlays
Combine multiple bets for a higher payout using a parlay. You can parlay picks from multiple matches. Parlays are popular because they have much higher payouts than straight bets, but require multiple things to happen in order to win.
Soccer Same Game Parlays
Same Game Parlays in soccer combine multiple bets from the same game for a higher payout. The only difference in a Parlay and a Same Game Parlay is that the bets must all be for the same game. Not all props and bets can be combined in a Same Game Parlay.
Live Soccer Betting
Live Betting is when a bettor makes a pick when the game is already underway. Moneylines, spreads, and totals update throughout the match. Markets such as next team to score, next goal method, and select in-play same game parlay options appear as the game state changes.
Niche Soccer Betting Markets
One niche market is betting on certain props or a result to happen in the first half, second half, first ten minutes, or first minute of the match.
Other niche markets available include clicking the exact outcome of the match, whether an own goal will happen in the match, and how goals are scored (header, free kick, penalty, outside the box, etc…).
Tips for Betting on Soccer
As a seasoned or new bettor, you need a strategy to bet on the MLS, La Liga, Champions League, Copa America, or the Premier League. We've outlined these tips below for your reference when betting on soccer.
Understand Betting Markets
Make sure to understand what you are betting on before placing a bet. Bet365 offers a wide range of betting options, knowing the rules before you play is crucial.
Team and Player Research
Before placing a bet, do your research. When a certain player is not going to play in a match, the odds can shift a certain direction. Make sure you stay up to date on team news to stay informed.
Manage Your Budget
Think about how much money you spend gambling. View Gambling as a source of entertainment, not a form of income. Do not gamble more than you are comfortable losing.
Responsible Gambling on Soccer
bet365 is committed to Safer Gambling. We promote gambling as an enjoyable leisure activity, and we believe that gambling can only remain this way if you stay in control and gamble responsibly. However, we know that for some people gambling can stop being a harmless leisure activity and become a problem.
bet365 has a range of useful tools to help customers stay in control of their gambling that can be found at https://responsiblegaming.nj.bet365.com/us.
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Soccer Betting FAQs
Here are some common questions and answers about soccer betting in the United States.
What types of bets can I place on soccer matches?
There are many different types of bets you can make. Bettors can place bets on futures markets, individual game outcomes, and certain props within a game like shots, goals, and corner kicks just to name a few.
Bettors can also place parlay bets, which combines multiple bets for a higher payout.
How do I read soccer betting odds?
Odds are depicted using the plus (+) or minus (-) signs, and are based on bettors wagering $100, although bettors do not need to wager $100 dollars. The minus sign indicates the expected winner (favorite) and offers a lower payout than the wager itself. A plus sign indicates an underdog, and comes with higher payouts.
When a minus is present, the number shows how much you need to bet to win $100. When a plus sign is present the odds show how much you would win on a $100 bet.
Can I bet on live soccer matches?
Yes. bet365 offers live betting for players in the United States, Canada, Mexico and more.
Odds on spreads, moneylines, and player props will adjust throughout the match to represent the script of the game.
How can I bet on soccer with bet365?
bet365 offers a huge selection of soccer leagues, matches, and tournaments that you can bet on in the United States.
Download the bet365 app to place bets on soccer games happening around the world.
Does bet365 offer early payouts for soccer?
Yes. bet365 does offer early payout on moneyline bets placed before the game begins.
Read bet365's Soccer Early Payout Rules on site.
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