Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, and all must win for you to get a payout.
- Arbitrage
- The practice of betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that removes the draw option, giving each team a handicap to level the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different outcomes from a single match into one wager.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each Way
- A bet that includes a win part and a place part, paying out if your selection wins or finishes close.
- Goal Line
- A line set for the total number of goals in a match, similar to over/under.
- In-Play
- Betting on events after the match has started while it is still ongoing.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on your perceived edge.
- Live Betting
- The same as in‑play, allowing you to place bets as the action unfolds.
- Margin
- The built‑in advantage the bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they profit over time.
- Odds
- The price of a bet that shows how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds offered on a particular selection.
- Push
- A tie result where the bet is void and your stake is refunded.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides predictions and advice on which bets to place.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually due to a match not taking place.