Football betting: the markets, plainly
Football has the most markets and the biggest betting volume anywhere. Which competitions and markets appear at Bilionro you will see in the betting section of your account. Below are the main markets and the rules that usually apply.
Main markets
| Market | What you bet on | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home win, draw or away win | Usually settled on 90 minutes plus added time |
| Double chance | Two of three outcomes (1X, X2, 12) | Lower price, lower risk |
| Over/under goals | Goals against a line such as 2.5 | Half-goal lines cannot push |
| Both teams to score | Yes or no | The winner does not matter |
| European handicap | A team starts with goals ahead or behind | A draw after handicap is a separate outcome |
| Asian handicap | Handicap in quarter or half goals | On whole lines the stake can be returned |
| Correct score | The exact score | High prices, low probability |
The 90-minute rule
Most markets settle on regulation time including the referee’s added minutes, but without extra time or penalties. To bet on the team that goes through in a knockout tie, look for the “to qualify” market, which includes extra time and penalties. Exact rules are in the operator’s betting rules.
Asian handicap in brief
- -0.5: the team must win.
- 0 (draw no bet): a draw returns your stake.
- -1: a one-goal win returns the stake; a two-goal win pays.
- -0.25: half the stake on 0, half on -0.5.
Example: 20 on the home side -1 at 2.20; a 2-1 win returns 20, a 3-1 win pays 44 (example figures, not Bilionro odds or terms).
Postponed or abandoned matches
If a match is not played within a set window or is interrupted, bets may be voided (stake returned) or settled on markets already decided. The window and rule differ between operators; read the betting rules.
What we do not do
We give no picks for specific matches and do not claim a team is favourite. Statistics, injuries and form are in sports sources. What we explain is how the bet works.
Bankroll on a matchday
A league round means many matches and the urge to bet on all of them. Pick two or three you actually follow and keep the stake constant. Combining selections on one slip is covered under bet types.