Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that splits the bet across two lines, removing the draw as a possible outcome.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on a team finishing the game without allowing any goals.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of the match.
- 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 where you win if your team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each Way
- A two‑part bet consisting of a win bet and a place bet, usually paying a fraction of the odds for places.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts the result at both half‑time and full‑time of the match.
- Handicap Betting
- A wager that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the perceived strength difference.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Lay Bet
- Betting that an outcome will not happen, commonly used on betting exchanges.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change in real time while the event is still in progress.
- Margin
- The built‑in profit a bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be above or below a set number.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds offered for a particular selection.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds seem higher than the true chance of the outcome, offering a potential edge.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and your stake is returned, usually because the event did not occur.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw it.