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Matched Betting in the Soccer World

Although horse racing has always been the traditional gamblers’ sport, soccer these days offers such a huge selection of markets that it not only captures the interest of those who enjoy a punt but also gives up opportunities for the serious gambler at every turn.

Not only is it possible to place a bet on the final result of a fixture, but one can also take a punt on the correct score, the correct half-time score, the number of corners taken, the number of goals that are scored, the identity of the first, last or anytime goalscorer and the number of bookings to name only a few.

On top of this, wagering opportunities that once were only available on the biggest matches are now there for anyone who wishes to place a bet on a match from one of the lower divisions, or indeed from many of the continental and international leagues, including in the case of many books leagues that one might consider to be quite obscure.

The best opportunities for the professional bettor arise within shifting markets, both in the build-up to a game and, where, “in play” markets are available, whilst the game is actually taking place.

For example, let us consider a typical fixture in which the odds of a game finishing in a draw are, let’s say, 3.00 (that is 2/1 in traditional UK betting parlance).  If the market is available “in play” the odds of a the match being drawn will shorten once the game has progressed beyond a certain point without any goals having been scored.  If after ten minutes of play the game remains goalless the price for a draw is likely to have dropped, possibly to 2.75 (7/4), thus handing us an opportunity to lay the bet, locking in a guaranteed profit.

Of course in such a situation there is always the possibility of an early goal being scored.  Whilst other opportunities to lay the bet may arise during the game, for example if the other team equalises, there is no certainty that a profitable laying opportunity will always become available.  

The only certainty in online sports betting is when the original stake takes the form of a free bet, that is an enticement offered by bookmaker to try to persuade the punter to use that particular book rather than another.  When free bets are offered a risk-free profit is thereby assured before the fixture even happens provided the correct matched betting strategy is employed at the sports betting exchange, and the customer can enjoy the game thereafter without any fear of losing his bet.

About the Author

Mark Richards is a professional writer working for The Middle Man, a web-based business marketing agency.  He also publishes A Blog About SEO.

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