Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to each team that removes the draw option, balancing the match for betting.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the selections you wish to place a wager on.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cashout
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will net the first goal of the game.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place while the match is already in progress, with odds updating as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission taken by the bookmaker, usually built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or point spread as more bets are placed or new information becomes available.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on events as they happen during a match, with odds shifting in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A bet that links two or more individual wagers, paying only if every selection wins.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help you gamble safely and avoid addiction.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on a single outcome, such as one team to win.
- Spread Betting
- A bet that assigns a handicap to a team to even out the chances, requiring the chosen team to win by a certain margin.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected advantage.