Football Betting Explained – A Guide!

Whether you’re backing Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, or Kaizer Chiefs – understanding football bet types is key to placing smarter punts. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular football markets at World Sports Betting.

🕒 What is 90 minute Betting?

Most football bets, including Match Result, Over/Under, and Correct Score, are settled on 90 minutes plus injury time. This excludes extra time and penalties.

⚽ Total Goals (Over/Under)

Also called “Over/Under”, this is a bet on whether there will be more or fewer goals than a specific number. The most popular line is Over/Under 2.5 Goals, but other lines include 0.5, 1.5, 3.5, etc.

Example:

• Pirates vs Chiefs – Over 2.5 Goals
  Final Score: Pirates 2–1 Chiefs → ✅ Win

• Sundowns vs Arrows – Under 2.5 Goals
  Final Score: Sundowns 1–0 Arrows → ✅ Win

🎯 Correct Score (CS)

Here you predict the exact final score at the end of 90 minutes.

Common results include 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, or 1-1. It’s tough to land, but odds are high.

Example:

• Chiefs 2-1 Pirates @ 12/1 → Pays if the score finishes exactly 2-1 to Chiefs.

🤝 Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

A simple Yes or No on whether both sides will find the net.

Example:

• Sundowns vs Maritzburg – BTTS Yes
  Final Score: 3–1 → ✅ Win

• Chiefs vs Cape Town Spurs – BTTS No
  Final Score: 2–0 → ✅ Win

Some variations include:

• BTTS 1st Half

• BTTS 2nd Half

• BTTS & Team to Win

⏱️ Half Time / Full Time (HT/FT)

This bet combines who leads at half time and full time.

Example:

• Chiefs HT / Pirates FT @ 18/1
  HT: Chiefs 1–0, FT: Pirates 2–1 → ✅ Win

There are 9 outcomes in this market (e.g. Home/Home, Draw/Draw, Away/Home).

👟 First Goal Scorer (FGS)

Pick the player you think will score first. If there’s no goal, you can select “No Goalscorer.”

Watch out for:

• Own goals – don’t count

• Substitutes – if your player doesn’t come on before the first goal, stake is usually refunded

Each-way options also let you win if your player scores 2nd or 3rd.

⏮️ Last Goal Scorer

Same as First Goal Scorer, but for the final goal in the match.

🕒 Half Time Result (HTR)

Back the score at half time only. Popular in cagey clashes where teams often settle in before attacking.

🤝 Draw No Bet (DNB)

If your selected team draws, your stake is refunded. Safer than Match Result, but with lower odds.

Example:

• Sundowns Draw No Bet vs Stellenbosch
  FT: 0–0 → Stake returned
  FT: 1–0 → ✅ Win

📉 Asian Handicap (AH)

Give a goals advantage or disadvantage to even up the contest. More complex, but often offers better odds and value.

Example:

• Pirates -1 vs Richards Bay
  Final Score: 2–0 → ✅ Win
  Final Score: 1–0 → Stake Refunded (Push)

🟥 Player Cards & Booking Points

Back players to be booked or sent off. Or wager on total match card points:

• Yellow = 10 points

• Red = 15 points

Perfect for derby matches or physical rivalries.

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