Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, paying out only if all selections win.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting line that splits the line into two parts, removing the draw option and offering more balanced odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the selections you have chosen and the amount you wish to stake.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Corner Kick Forecast
- A market that predicts the total number of corner kicks in a match, either over or under a set figure.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win if your chosen side wins.
- Each Way
- A bet split into two parts: one for the selection to win, and one for it to place (usually top 2‑3 positions).
- European Handicap
- A handicap that includes the draw as an outcome, applied to a match to give an advantage or disadvantage to a team.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and opposite bets to guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Odds
- The numerical value that indicates how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Price Boost
- A temporary increase in the odds offered for a particular selection, giving you a higher potential return.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotional bet that refunds your stake as a free bet or cash if the bet loses.
- Scorecast
- A bet that combines predicting the first goalscorer and the exact final score of a match.
- Spread Betting
- A bet where the winnings or losses are determined by how accurate your prediction is relative to a spread.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and your stake is returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule change.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet a bonus amount a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings.