How to Bet on Soccer
How to Bet on Soccer - Soccer Betting Odds, Lines & Guide
Soccer , also known as the beautiful game, is the world’s most popular sport and a passion for billions of people. The game is known as football on many continents (but not in the USA, where ‘football’ is American Football, as in the NFL ).
As well as playing and watching, betting on soccer is also huge, giving fans the chance to win big as they watch their favourite teams. With this soccer betting guide, we explain how to bet on soccer and introduce you to the most popular soccer betting markets at Stake online Sportsbook .
Soccer Rules & Gameplay Explained
Each soccer team consists of a squad of players, with 11 players fielded by each team at the start of the match. Games are split into two halves of 45 minutes each. The objective is to score more than the other team, with goals scored by kicking or heading the ball over the opposition goal line.During the match, players can use any part of their body to play the ball except for their arms and hands. Players can pass and dribble their way around the opposition to work their way up the pitch and then shoot at their opponent’s goal.
The objective is to score more goals than the other team. The team that finishes the match with the most goals is the winner. During league matches, a win is worth three points, while a tie (or draw) is worth one point. Zero points are awarded to the losing team. The team that ends the season with the most points is the league champion.
Soccer teams are set up in various formations, but players are grouped into defenders, midfielders and attackers. Each team also has a goalkeeper, who is the only player allowed to use their hands, provided they’re inside the penalty area. The team must work together to stop their opponents from scoring while trying to score themselves.
There are so many different rules in soccer to be aware of, but offside is one of the most important. This rule dictates that players cannot receive the ball from their teammate if they are in the opponent’s half and ahead of the ball and the second-last opponent.
Another key rule is how players can win possession of the ball. One of the most important parts of defending is being able to win the ball cleanly from the opposition. This is done by intercepting a pass or by making a tackle. A foul is called if a player uses unnecessary force or makes excessive contact by tripping, kicking or pulling their opponent.
When a foul is called, it results in a free kick or a penalty if the foul was committed by a player in their own penalty area. Yellow and red cards may also be issued by the referee based on the severity of the foul. Two yellow cards result in a red, which means the player is sent off for the rest of the match and can’t be replaced.
Major Soccer Tournaments & Leagues to Bet On
Soccer is played worldwide, with professional leagues from the USA to South Africa and Australia. Below are some of the biggest soccer tournaments and leagues to bet on each season:
Premier League : England’s biggest professional soccer league is the EPL, and it is widely regarded as the best domestic soccer competition in the world. You can also bet on the EFL Cup and FA Cup , two of England’s domestic knock-out competitions.
La Liga : This is Spain’s premier soccer league and is home to teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Sevilla. You can also bet on the Copa del Rey .
Bundesliga : The German Bundesliga is dominated by Bayern Munich, who have won the league for the past eleven seasons. The DFB Pokal is Germany’s main domestic cup competition.
Serie A : Italy’s biggest club competition is Serie A, competed by legendary clubs like Inter, Milan, Juventus, Napoli, and Roma. You can also bet on the knock-out cup competition, the Coppa Italia .
Ligue 1 : France’s Ligue 1 is dominated by PSG, but you can also bet on Marseille and Monaco throughout the French soccer season. The French domestic cup competition is the Coupe de France .
South American soccer: South America is the birthplace of some of the world’s best soccer players, and you can bet on soccer competitions in Argentina , Brazil , Uruguay , Colombia and more.
UEFA Champions League : The Champions League is Europe’s leading soccer competition reserved for the best teams on the continent. You can also check out the AFC Champions League and the Copa Libertadores for elite club competitions worldwide.
Major League Soccer (MLS) : With the arrival of Lionel Messi, MLS has recently exploded in popularity and is particularly popular with American soccer fans.
Internationals : As well as club soccer, you can bet on international tournaments like the World Cup , the UEFA Nations League , and the Gold Cup at Stake.com.
Best Soccer Teams & Players
Europe and South America are the two strongest continents in terms of soccer talent. The FIFA World Cup has only ever been won by teams from either Europe or South America, although Asian and African teams have also performed well.
In Europe, the best club team is decided by the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all excelled in this competition, while Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Napoli, Inter Milan, PSG, and Barcelona are also all considered elite teams.
In South America, Brazilian and Argentinian teams dominate the Copa Libertadores, with Independiente, Boca Juniors, River Plate, Santos, São Pauilo, Grêmio, and Palmeiras all standing out along with Nacional and Peñarol from Uruguay.
Most of the world’s best players star in European club teams, where there’s more money and a larger spotlight. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo hold the title of the two greatest players of all time, but their careers are now drawing to a close. The current crop of elite players includes Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Rodri, Antonio Rϋdiger, Thibaut Courtois and Jamal Musiala.
How to Bet on Soccer?
Betting on soccer at Stake.com couldn’t be easier. You first need to create an account, and you can then deposit your local currency or the cryptocurrency of your choice to fund your soccer bets.
Our full guide to betting offers more details, but we’ve broken the process down into easy-to-follow steps:
Log into your Stake account and check your currently available balance.
If you need to, you can make a deposit using any of the accepted payment methods.
Select soccer from the sports menu or search for a team or competition to see all available soccer events.
Select any live or upcoming game, check the stats and then choose one of the available betting markets.
Enter your stake in your bet slip, check the potential payouts based on the soccer betting lines and confirm to place it.
If you have any questions, you can contact our customer support team.
Types of Soccer Bets & Soccer Betting Markets
There are lots of different soccer bet types at Stake. The availability of betting options will depend on the event, but these are the most popular types of bets:
Moneyline bet – a bet on the team you think will win an upcoming soccer fixture. This can be in the form of a two-way moneyline, or 3-way moneyline (1x2), where you are given the option to bet on the winner, loser, or tie.
Draw no bet – this lets you select either team in a game of soccer as the winner, and in the event of a tie, your stake will be returned.
Handicap bet – this includes Asian handicap and European handicap betting and is a wager on the team you think will win, with a handicap applied to the favourite that they must overcome (e.g., 1.5 goals means the winning margin has to be more than a single goal).
Asian total – a type of bet on the goal totals you predict will be scored in a soccer match ( over/under ).
Parlay bet – often called an accumulator among soccer bettors, a parlay is a multi-bet on several teams to win their fixtures. For your bet to pay out, all your selections must win.
Same game multi-bets – these bets are popular in soccer and enable you to build multiple selections on the same match into one bet. For instance, you could pick Man City to win and Erling Haaland to score first in an EPL soccer bet.
Prop bet (proposition betting) – soccer prop bets are wagers on outcomes that aren’t tied to the end result. For instance, you could bet on whether the game will go into extra time/penalty shootout or the number of yellow cards in a match. You can also place individual player props, for example, betting on the goal scorer.
Outright bet – a bet on the team you think will win a soccer league or tournament. Basically soccer futures betting.
Other more unique bet types include correct score betting, corner betting , exact score betting and double chance bets , all of which we have developed guides on to help you get started.
Live Soccer Betting – How to Live Stream Soccer & Place In-Play Bets
Live betting is also popular among soccer fans, with pre-match and live betting odds available on most games. Live soccer bets include things like the next player you think will score or the number of corners you think will be awarded to a team in the second half. The beauty of live soccer bets is that you can get all the insights you need from the live stats or free live stream if it’s available.
Stake.com is the perfect platform to place live bets, as you can live stream the big soccer matches for free directly from your account. Simply log in to your account and check for the upcoming soccer fixtures that are available as a live stream before placing your in-play bets.
Soccer Betting Strategies & Tips to Win
Betting on soccer is easier when you employ a simple strategy. Here are some soccer betting tips to bear in mind to help you pick winners and enjoy the soccer betting action:
If you've got a passion for soccer, be sure to always bet with your head and not your heart. Soccer fans are exceptionally passionate and tribal, and it can be all too easy to bet on your own team, even when the odds are against them!
Do some research into the teams and players you plan to bet on, and think about what the stats tell you. This will help you with all bet types, particularly with proposition bets.
Don’t get carried away with accumulator (parlay) bets. While they can be fun, you need to be mindful of how many teams you include in a soccer parlay, as they offer long odds for a reason!
Please remember to bet within your means and avoid betting more than you can afford to lose. You can use our Stake Smart calculator to set a budget and follow a betting system to make it easier to set your stakes.
Only ever choose safe and trusted soccer betting sites. At Stake, we take the safety of our users seriously and use the latest encryption technology to keep your details safe.
If you're new to the world of sports betting, be sure to read up on even easier sports to bet on for beginners!
Soccer Betting Odds & Payouts Explained
Before you make your first bet, make sure you understand what soccer odds mean and how to calculate your payouts. Higher odds mean greater potential returns but also imply that the risk is higher. Balance risk and reward when making your bets, and remember that you can switch between decimal, fractional and American odds to make it easier for you to calculate your potential winnings.
How to Deposit & Withdraw Funds for Soccer Betting
Effortlessly deposit funds into your account to bet on soccer and other sports by following these simple steps:
Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin ( BTC ), Ethereum ( ETH ), Dogecoin ( DOGE ), Litecoin ( LTC ), Tron ( TRX ), Tether ( USDT ) and others.
Use your deposit address as the ‘send to’ location for your crypto wallet or exchange.
Optional – If you wish to make a deposit via local currencies, you can deposit via the available payment methods or buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay or Swapped.com.
Stake offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues regarding soccer betting and depositing and withdrawing units .
Learn how to use the Stake Vault to securely store cryptocurrency or your local currency online.
When it comes to cashing out your winnings, the withdrawal process is just as simple as making a deposit:
Make sure your account is verified
Open your account wallet and select the crypto you’d like to withdraw
Choose your crypto network and enter the wallet address you’d like to send your funds to.
Enter the amount you want to cash out and complete the payment verification
Alternatively, you can withdraw using fiat currency by providing your bank details.
Why Should You Bet on Soccer at Stake.com?
Here are just a few of the reasons why Stake is the best place to bet on soccer:
Excellent odds on soccer games all over the world.
A wide range of soccer betting markets.
Live betting and free live soccer streams
Exciting sports betting promotions.
A rewarding VIP Club .
Secure and fast crypto and local currency payments.
Simulated reality league soccer betting.
Sports Promos, Stake VIP Club & Responsible Gambling
While using Stake and placing sports bets, make sure you take advantage of our excellent sports betting promotions and monthly bonuses . As you bet, you can also increase your VIP level, unlocking new and exclusive rewards such as bigger reload offers , rakeback bonuses and even your own dedicated VIP host . The VIP FAQ page offers more details on how it works.
So do your research, make your selections, and place your soccer bets at Stake.com for your chance to win big as you bet on the most popular soccer matches, leagues, and tournaments throughout the season. As you bet, follow our Stake Smart guidelines to ensure you’re having fun while staying safe and betting responsibly .
