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This guide explains football betting mechanics—not how to predict match outcomes.
Learn about responsible gambling.
Football Betting Overview
Football (soccer) is the world's most bet-on sport. On BK8, you can bet on leagues from around the world including the English Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Malaysian Super League, and hundreds of others.
This guide explains the main market types available for football betting, how odds work, and what each bet type means.
Main Betting Markets
1X2 (Match Result)
The simplest bet: who wins the match?
- 1: Home team wins
- X: Draw
- 2: Away team wins
Settled at full time (90 minutes + injury time). Extra time and penalties don't count unless specifically stated.
Double Chance
Covers two of the three possible outcomes:
- 1X: Home win or Draw
- 12: Home win or Away win (no draw)
- X2: Draw or Away win
Lower odds than 1X2 because you're covering more outcomes.
Asian Handicap in Football
Asian Handicap eliminates the draw by applying goal handicaps to teams. Popular in Asian markets because it provides closer to 50/50 betting opportunities.
| Handicap | Meaning | When You Win |
|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | Team must win | Team wins by any margin |
| +0.5 | Team starts with half goal lead | Team wins or draws |
| -1.0 | Team must win by 2+ | Win by 2+, push on 1 |
| -1.5 | Team must win by 2+ | Win by 2+ |
| +1.5 | Team starts 1.5 goals ahead | Win, draw, or lose by 1 |
For detailed explanation, see our Asian Handicap Guide.
Over/Under Goals
Bet on whether the total goals scored will be over or under a specified number.
- Over 2.5: 3 or more goals in the match
- Under 2.5: 2 or fewer goals in the match
Common lines include 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5. Half-goal lines eliminate pushes— you either win or lose.
For detailed explanation, see our Over/Under Guide.
Other Popular Football Markets
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- Yes: Both teams score at least one goal
- No: At least one team fails to score
Correct Score
Predict the exact final score. High odds because it's difficult to predict precisely. Common scores (1-0, 2-1, 1-1) have lower odds than uncommon scores (4-3, 5-0).
Half-Time/Full-Time
Predict the result at half-time AND full-time. Example: Home/Home means home team leads at half-time and wins at full-time.
First Goalscorer
Which player scores the first goal? If your player doesn't play or is substituted before any goal, bet is usually voided.
Football Leagues on BK8
BK8 offers betting on:
- European Top Leagues: Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1
- European Cups: Champions League, Europa League, Conference League
- Asian Leagues: Malaysia Super League, Thai League, J-League, K-League
- International: World Cup, European Championship, Asian Cup, AFC competitions
- Other: MLS, Brazilian Serie A, Portuguese Liga, and many more
Responsible Football Betting
Football's popularity means constant temptation to bet. To stay in control:
- Set a weekly football betting budget separate from other entertainment
- Avoid betting on your favorite team—emotional attachment clouds judgment
- Don't chase losses by betting on late matches to "recover"
- Take breaks during international breaks and off-season
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