Football Betting Expert

• August 05,2019
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• Asher Potu

There’s no question as to why football is one of the most popular sports to bet on. It’s fast-paced and exciting, and if you know our way around, betting on a game can be very profitable. But to be consistent, you need to more than just the basics. Here are a few things that can help you become a football betting expert. 

Don’t rely on luck

Don't get me wrong; chance does play a part in betting. But any professional bettor will tell you that your performance isn’t based entirely on luck. You need a considerable amount of skill when you bet, a skill that develops with experience.

Know your sport inside and out

Whatever you’re betting on, whichever league or competition, make sure that you know it well. Ensure that you know all the participating teams and the players, their history with each other, their current form, travel schedule, the best players, the worst, their weaknesses, and so on. Analyzing these factors will reveal trends and patterns, as well as the knowledge that will help you in making an informed decision.

Learn to look for value

Betting 101, always look for value. A value betting situation is one where you find a wager that is priced at less than what it's worth. This happens when the odds that a bookmaker offers reflect a possibility that is, in reality, is less likely of actually occurring. Being able to spot value gives you an edge over the bookmaker, and if you have an eye for it, the profits will come rolling in.

Familiarize yourself with various betting types

There are several betting markets out there, some more profitable than others, some safer than others. Some of the most popular ones are 1x2, Asian and European Handicap, Both Teams To Score,  Over/Under, etc. Some betting markets are more profitable in context with particular competitions. For instance, BTTS and Over/Under 2.5 goals is known to be profitable in the La Liga, which usually features high goal scoring teams.  

Familiarize yourself with all of them and deduce what works where and when before you start betting. Generally, risk and profits are directly proportional. The higher the risk, the larger the payout. Choose whatever suits you and your budget.  

Employ strategies

Remember when we said that betting isn’t only about chance, and a large part of making successful bets depends on skill? Skill largely depends on how well you employ strategies. Betting strategies can vary from following simple patterns to complex mathematical and statical calculations.

Keep a separate account
It would be a good idea to set up a separate bank account purely for your betting needs. This way, you can keep a tab of your expenses, and you can ensure that your gambling endeavors don’t bleed into other parts of your life. It’s easy to get carried away with the thrill of it all, and a bank account with a budget will you grounded.

Sign up to multiple sportsbooks

One good way to rake in the profits is to sign up with multiple sportsbooks. This way, you can compare odds offered by different bookmakers to find value, you can make you of the best bonuses available, and you can even try your hand at arbitrage betting.

Consult tipsters

There are some great tipping services out there, and a good tipster will help you boost your profits by a large margin. A tipster works outside sportsbooks, providing odd and predictions of their own. They want you to beat the bookie, and they want you to win. That is their goal. They save you the time of doing your extensive research, and they too can help you spot value by providing accurate odd. Since they do not profit from your losses, they are more trustworthy and reliable when compared to bookmakers.