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Double chance betting
The double chance is a very useful way to play that is also unique to soccer, as it is a product of the three-way moneyline. For instance, if PSG is -200 to beat AC Milan in the Champions League, you can get a double-chance, which would win if Milan wins or the game ends in a draw, at approximately +180 odds.
Hedging
If you’ve bet on a season-long future for a team to win a league, the table-based nature of soccer makes it very possible for you to hedge. For instance, if you already have a future on Liverpool to win the Premier League, and they come into the final matchday just a point ahead of Manchester City, you can parlay the double chance for Liverpool’s opponent with a City win to give yourself a great chance to make some money regardless of who wins the title.
Home advantage
Home-field advantage holds a lot of value in soccer, so keeping an eye on this important aspect of the game can be valuable. Certain teams perform much better at home than on the road, so investing in them when they’re undervalued at home, or fading them when they’re overvalued on the road, can be a winning strategy.
Recent form
Similarly, rather than just seeing who’s higher on the table, look at each side’s recent form; a team in 12th place that has won four of its last five games might be a good bet against a team sitting in fourth place with just two wins out of its last five.
Analytics
Lastly, analytics are often helpful when it comes to finding hidden value. If something like xG or chance creation implies that a team has been unlucky and is thus better than their record shows, their odds might be lower than they should be, creating value for the bettor.
How to sign up for a soccer betting site
With all of this information on how to bet now in your back pocket, you might be wondering just how to get started. Let’s talk about the key steps needed to get started with an online sportsbook, which will vary a bit from platform to platform but will generally be similar wherever you’d like to sign up.
- Downloading your preferred sportsbook app.
- Once you’ve reached the sign-in page, click the appropriate button to create a new account.
- Start by entering your personal details, including your full legal name, birth date, the last four digits of your social security number, as well as contact information like your email address, phone number, a password for the sportsbook, and sometimes a username.
- If a welcome bonus you’re accessing is activated by a code, this is when you’ll need to submit it to earn any of the potential benefits of the promotion.
- With all of your information entered you’ll be prompted to agree to the sportsbook’s terms and conditions and subsequently confirm your details and create your account.
- Once you’ve entered your new account, you’ll want to link a payment method to make an initial deposit. Before you make that deposit, be sure you’re familiar with the terms and conditions of any promotion you’re accessing, especially when it comes to first-deposit matches or anything else directly tied to a qualifying deposit.
- With funds in your account, it’s finally time to bet! You can use your newly deposited cash, as well as any bonus bets earned from the sportsbook’s welcome bonus. Don’t forget about the terms and conditions of any welcome offer you’re accessing and any strategies you’ve conceived to maximize its value.
