Soccer Betting Tips

When it comes to betting on soccer there can be over 400 different markets to choose from so it pays to be a fanatic of the game so you can find which options are going to win you the big bucks.

You will find the usual head-to-head market and plenty of markets around how many goals will be scored in the game. You can then really break down the different betting options you have on individual match statistics, like the popular OVER/UNDER corners market or how many red cards will be in the match.

Before each season starts there are also a mountain of markets to choose from. With soccer being the world’s game you can obviously decide on who is going to win each league and if you are brave enough you can throw them into a multi bet and watch your predicted return rise.

Speaking of multis, all of the best sports bookmakers will allow you to put together a same game multi, where you can multiply your bet with  markets in the same game like; France to win + France to score 3 goals + Kylian Mbappé to score 1st goal. 

Below are a few of the most popular Soccer Markets:

When it comes to Head-to-Head in soccer there is always a significant chance that the match will end in a draw, thus being the third option then just the two teams playing the match.

Line betting is when the bookies level the playing field by giving one team a handicap through a specific margin. The aim is to even things out between the two clubs. 

If the bookies have calculated that Sydney United will win by at least 2 goals they will give them -1.5 and Melbourne Victory will start +1.5. So if you predict that Melbourne will only lose by 1 goal you can take the Victory +1.5 meaning they do not have to win the match for you to get paid out they just have to not lose by 2.

Correct score betting is a toughie but a goodie for punters, however in soccer it is a little easier than other sports like rugby or AFL because there are not as many goals score in the match. Picking the correct score gives pretty good returns so it is a great way to build up the kitty.

This little beauty allows you to predict which team will be leading the game at both half-time and full-time. With a plethora of possibilities in any match, including the chance of a draw, you can really put your prediction skills to the test.

As it reads, pick the player that scores the first goal in the match and you win, and usually pretty generously. When you have got a player like Erling Haaland, who practically scores every game for Man City, you can always get better value if you pick them to score first.

A very popular bet has become the OVER/UNDER/EXACT amount of corners in the game. Most bookies will give you a list of numbers signifying how many corners there will be with different odds attached. Your job is to decide if there will be OVER,UNDER or the EXACT amount of corners for both teams combined.

If you are a gun tipster then Soccer multi bets are the way to go. All you need to do is string together your best bets for the weeks matches and put them in a multi to give you smashing odds and profitable returns.

What the majority of tipsters do is put all of the weekend’s predicted winners in a multi bet and if you tip the round you will reap the rewards, although, it is going to be your shout next round if you win!

With the Same-Game multi, offered by online bookies, you can go wild and accumulate up to 12 bets within a single game with different bookmakers . It's like wrangling all your wagers into one neat package and improving your odds for a max payout. 

Most bookies now have a same-game multi builder that accumulates the odds depending on your choices, taking all of the brainwork out of it for you. Just choose your winning combination and decide how much to wager and you are done!

Soccer is played virtually year-round, giving Australian punters access to betting markets across domestic leagues, continental competitions and major international tournaments.

European football accounts for much of the weekly action, but there is also plenty to follow closer to home through the A-League and Asian competitions, plus major tournaments involving the Socceroos and Matildas.

International tournaments bring together national teams from around the world, with betting available across individual matches as well as outright winner, group and qualification markets.

These are only some of the competitions available with Australian bookmakers. Soccer betting markets can also be found across dozens of smaller domestic leagues and cup competitions, particularly during the European season.

Soccer fans have a range of streaming options available, depending on the games they wish to watch from around the world. For Australian national team matches, the Socceroos, all games are accessible for free through SBS On Demand. 

If you're following the A-League, subscriptions to Foxtel or Kayo are necessary, although some games are broadcast free on TENBold and available to Telstra customers. 

As for the English Premier League, it is exclusively streamed on Optus.

Soccer, also known as football in many parts of the world, boasts a rich history that dates back centuries. Its origins can be traced to various ancient games played in different cultures, but the modern form of soccer as we know it today began to take shape in England during the 19th century. The formation of standardized rules in the mid-1800s led to the establishment of soccer as an organized sport, and it quickly gained popularity across Europe and beyond.

The first official international soccer match took place in 1872 between England and Scotland, laying the groundwork for international competitions and the eventual creation of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) in 1904. Since then, soccer has become the world's most popular sport, captivating millions of fans and players worldwide, and it continues to evolve, leaving an indelible mark on the global sporting landscape.