Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Strategy.
- Accumulator
- a bet that combines multiple selections into one wager; all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- a betting line that eliminates the draw by giving a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage or disadvantage to a team.
- Bet Builder
- a tool that lets you combine different outcomes from a single match into a single wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- a bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- a feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Clean Sheet
- a bet on whether a team will finish a match without conceding any goals.
- Correct Score
- a bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw/win) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- the perceived advantage a bettor has over the bookmaker’s odds.
- Expected Goals (xG)
- a metric that quantifies the likelihood of a shot resulting in a goal.
- First Goal Scorer
- a bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Goal Line
- a betting line set on the total number of goals in a match, similar to Over/Under but often used in Asian markets.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- a bet on the result at both half‑time and full‑time of a match.
- Handicap Betting
- a wager that gives one team a virtual goal advantage or disadvantage to balance the matchup.
- In‑Play Betting
- placing bets on a match while it is still in progress.
- Juice
- the commission a bookmaker charges on a bet, reflected in the odds.
- Kelly Criterion
- a mathematical formula used to calculate the optimal size of a bet based on your edge.
- Moneyline
- a straight‑up bet on which team will win the match, without any point spread.
- Odds Comparison
- checking odds from multiple bookmakers to find the best value for a bet.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be over or under a set line.
- Penalty Shootout
- a bet on whether a penalty shootout will occur in a match, usually in knockout stages.
- To Lift the Trophy
- a bet on a team winning the overall tournament or final.
- To Qualify
- a bet on a team advancing to the next round of a tournament.
- Win Both Halves
- a bet on a team winning both the first and second half of a match.