Soccer, as a sport, has grown to become a global language that transcends tribes, ethnicities, and nationalities. It is no surprise, then, that soccer is the most popular sport for betting in the world.
On the Parimatch sports betting platform, soccer – or football as it is called in many parts of the world – is the biggest favorite among punters. This is why Parimatch dedicates itself to offering the widest range of soccer/football bets in Tanzania and in Africa as a whole.
Parimatch has a catalog of soccer betting opportunities and offers unprecedented access to national and international leagues, tournaments, and championships worldwide for everyone looking to place football bets.
If you are new to football betting, Parimatch has the ideal entry-level sports betting application, thanks to its easy-to-use interface. This expert guide is prepared for you to help you navigate the Parimatch app with some top tips on how to win soccer bet opportunities and the best way to bet on soccer games.
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How Does Soccer Betting Work
Soccer betting can be as easy as it can be complex. However, if you would like to place soccer bets – whether it be a quick wager on a winning team or a complex system of betting strategies – you’ll need to understand how soccer betting works. This guide can serve as a refresher for experienced bettors and a manual for new bettors to break into the world of sports betting and start winning with Parimatch.
- Go for pre-match or live wagers
Football matches always have certain outcomes like goals, cards, wins, losses, and draws. Bookmakers usually assign various odds, multiplying a bettor’s wager to these outcomes. To bet on these outcomes and their assigned odds – which remain static throughout the game – is called a Pre-match wager. Another option for bettors is live betting, which is a fast-paced activity where the odds change in response to live in-game play.
- Consider virtual football
Sometimes football fans want to bet on the outcome of virtual matches, like those we play on our video game consoles. Parimatch has a gaming engine that can run those virtual matches, and true to its bookmaker identity, it allows bets to be placed on those games. It is important, however, to understand that virtual soccer does not work in the same way as real soccer.
- Choose a tournament of a league
There are many football competitions, tournaments, and leagues to choose from. For beginners, the best option is to choose the leagues and competitions that are most familiar. There is also more information available on the more popular leagues, which helps to prevent beginners from being overwhelmed. It is also important to know that the odds vary for the various football leagues available to bet on via the Parimatch app.
- Choose your match
Let us assume your favorite team is playing a team that they historically and statistically have the upper hand over, and you recognize it as an opportunity to make a quick buck through betting. All you need to do is head over to the Parimatch app, seek out the league or competition in which your team’s match will be played, and place your bet.
If you want to bet randomly and are unsure of which match to bet on, always go for the one that presents good values, i.e., matches with a team who is a clear favourite to win. Often, the best matches to bet on are those with a distinct difference in ability between a favorite side and the underdog. The game below between Gibraltar and San Marino is a great example of this, where Gibraltar is clearly the favorite.
Read on in this guide to understand how to choose a good value bet by reading soccer odds.
- Select the type of bet
Certain betting types mean that you do not have to pick a team to win, such as totals betting or “Both teams to score” bets. In other circumstances, you can level the playing field, enabling you to bet on the underdog — as is the case with handicap betting. Parimatch prides itself on the astounding array of soccer betting types it has available.
- Pick your predicted outcome
The next step is to make your pick and send it to your betting slip on the Parimatch app. When making your picks, ensure that you have considered all facets of the game. Consider the following before choosing an outcome to bet on:
- Who is the favorite, and are they much better than the other side?
- Have any players been recently injured?
- Are any players sitting this game out?
- Are the teams rivals?
- Does one team need the points more than the other?
- Who is the referee of the match?
- Where is the match being played? Home? Away? Abroad in a new environment?
- How many fans will be at the match?
- What squad is the manager playing?
- What will the weather be like?
*These rules do not apply to virtual soccer/football betting, however.
- Choose a betting system
There are two types of betting systems available, and they are SINGLE BETS AND PARLAY (ACCUMULATOR BETS). Single bets are bets where you wager on one game. In this bet, you only lose your stake in the games that fail to produce your selected outcomes.
You can place multiple single bets on one betting slip. Parlay (Accumulator) bets are bets where you make one stake for a number of outcomes on a single match or multiple matches. This gives you a bigger chance of a reward, but the risk involved is losing your stake if one of those outcomes fails to come through.
- Wager your stake
Choosing an amount to wager can be tricky. While you may have got a “sure-fire” tip from someone, or you’re certain the outcome will go in your favor, remember never to bet more than you can afford. To work out how much profit you will make from a bet, you can use the soccer betting odds. Read on to learn all about soccer betting odds.
How to Read Soccer Odds
Odds are a bookmaker’s prediction of the outcomes of a match. They decide on these odds by studying the history and statistics behind the teams and then assign numerical values as odds to the probability of certain outcomes in a game involving these teams.
For moneyline bets, these odds will show how likely a team is to win or draw. For other bets, these odds may show how likely a particular score or a total number of goals is. Some soccer odds may show the probability of a team scoring first, last, or not scoring at all.
The bookmaker is tasked with working out these odds and using mathematical formulae to translate these probabilities into soccer betting odds. On top of all these, soccer betting odds also show you how much money you can earn from a winning bet.
Read this article to understand more about odds and how to read them: Betting Odds Guide.
Basic Soccer Bet Types
Parimatch has a diverse range of soccer bet types. Here are some of them:
- 1X2
- Double Chance
- Totals
- Handicap
- Both Teams to Score
- Halftime/Fulltime
- Odd/Even
- Correct Score
- Goal Range, and more.
With so many bet types to choose from, Parimatch enables advanced bettors to put together betting systems and strategies for more inspiring soccer viewing.
Head to the “Soccer Bet Types” article to learn more about all the betting types available on the Parimatch app.
How to Make a Bet on Soccer on Parimatch
If you have decided that soccer betting is for you, then download the Parimatch app today to get started. You will find that the easy-to-use platform is the ideal sports betting app for all your football betting needs. With simple deposit and withdrawal options, competitive odds, and unprecedented betting choices, you will never have to queue at any bookies’ shops.
Once you have downloaded the Parimatch app, follow the instructions below for a seamless betting experience.
- Log in to Parimatch;
- Choose pre-match, live, or virtual soccer;
- Click “Football” from the menu;
- Choose your country;
- Select the event;
- Click on the match;
- Find your bet type;
- Click the prediction;
- Head to the betting slip to finalize.
If you haven’t yet created an account on Parimatch, check out this guide on Parimatch registration. Next, learn how to deposit money on Parimatch.
If you prefer to use an application for soccer betting, check out this detailed guide to the Parimatch football betting app.
Last Minute Tips on How to Win Soccer Wagers
- Know your teams
Have a good idea about the teams you want to bet on. Get to know who the key players are to help you predict problems if these players are injured or get sent off. It is also wise to know what the managers’ strategies are for the games. Bookmaker odds are based on statistics for a reason.
- Check for rivalries
If two teams are rivals, the game will be played very differently than if they are not. These games are hugely affected by the crowd, which means that the home team often takes a strong advantage in these settings. Look for teams where a player has recently been transferred, as these rivalries also affect the gameplay.
- Know the referee
Different referees officiate games differently. If you know how a team plays, you can cross-reference it with a referee’s style to understand how they will fare with the chosen referee for the match they will be involved in.
- Check the weather
While most people don’t think about this, weather affects all athletes. This is especially true when you consider teams playing international games in climates that are unfamiliar. International games in Bolivia are examples, as the Bolivia national team is used to their high altitude climate while the visiting national teams are not. Rain or snow could also mean fewer goals in a game.
- Play the odds
Like in football, two things happen in soccer betting. One is that the team favored by the bookmaker (low odds) wins the game, and the other is that the underdog (higher odds) wins the game. You can make a decision on either of these options, but it is wise you look for odds that are in your favor in terms of winnings. You can try looking into the more complex bet types to find hidden value bets where your chances are high, but your returns are also good.
- Keep a record of your bets
One of the biggest reasons bettors lose money is that they do not record their bets. betting is a game of probabilities; sometimes, the odds are in your favor, and sometimes they are not. Whatever the outcome of a particular bet, always keep a record so that you can refer to them when similar betting opportunities pop up. Keeping a record also puts into perspective how much you have spent on betting, which can help curb the onset of an addiction.
It also shows you how much total winnings you have earned from your previous bets, which could also help you curb an addiction.
Read our guide to learn more about football betting strategies you can apply to minimize losses and curb wasteful betting.
Summary
With Parimatch, all your betting needs are sorted. Thanks to the features that make the Parimatch app the number one sports betting platform in Tanzania, you can enjoy soccer betting from the comfort of your home while watching your favorite team.
Whether you are new to soccer betting or not, Parimatch offers a number of options for soccer betting, from simple to complex. Options like odd/even bets, correct scores, handicap betting, and total betting exist on the Parimatch app for bettors in Tanzania to choose from. There are also options to bet in-play (while the game is ongoing), pre-match, and on virtual soccer games.
Sign up to Parimatch today for free to enjoy all of these benefits on the Parimatch online sports betting app.
FAQ
What is the best way to bet on soccer?
There are different ways to bet on soccer, like pre-match or live betting. Educate yourself on the various options and choose the best one(s) for you.
How do you bet on soccer for beginners?
There are plenty of ways to bet on soccer as a beginner. The safest option for beginners is actual games where you can bet pre-match or in-play.
Can you bet on soccer?
You can bet on soccer games via the Parimatch Tanzania platform, which gives you a wide range of betting options to choose from.
What are the best odds to bet on soccer?
The best odds that guarantee the best chance of a winning stake are the double chance odds. This is because there are three possible outcomes, of which any two guarantees you a winning stake.