Top 20 Soccer Betting Tips

Football betting is typically done by two categories of punters, those who are in it to win and those who are in it for fun. Nevertheless, regardless of what is driving you to bet, the aim is always to beat your bookie and see your prediction come through.



 Here are top 20 soccer betting tips that will help you to beat the bookie and achieve your betting goals.

(1)     Check the form of the teams involved

Recent performances of a team are a good indicator of how it is likely to perform in the next match. Make sure to also read a few recent match reports to find out what is contributing to good or bad form.

(2)     Home and away records matter

Make sure to look at the home and away statistics of the teams involved. Some teams are really good at home but quite bad when away from home.

(3)     Head-to-head statistics is crucial

The history between two teams can help you predict how they are likely to perform against each other. In soccer, history tends to repeat itself more often.

(4)     Don’t ignore team news

The result of any match will depend on the players available to take part. Make sure to check suspensions, injuries and line-ups before you place your bets. If a player is injured or suspended, look up the record of the one set to replace him.

(5)     Is the team motivated to win?

Teams approach different soccer matches depending on what is at stake. For example, a team fighting for the title is more likely to give its best than the team content with where it is on the league table. Likewise, a team fighting against relegation will be motivated to win a match. If the match is about a domestic cup, find out if the teams involved are motivated to win.

(6)     Team fixtures and schedules play a part

Find out if a team has a very tight schedule or a very important fixture coming up. For example, a European team having an upcoming Champions League semi-final match may not be at its best during a weekend fixture preceding that game. Likewise, if a team chasing a league title has a cup game coming up, it may be less bothered of the cup game.

(7)     Bet only with money you can afford to lose.

Don’t bet with money set aside for rent, bus fare, and food or electricity bill. This can cause unnecessary pain.

(8)     Identify a suitable staking system and stick to it

To use money wisely and avoid financial problems, you need to have a clear staking plan and to follow it strictly.

(9)     Bet on what you know

It may be tempting to try out your luck on some games, but this will reduce you chances of beating the bookies. Don’t bet on teams or leagues you don’t know. Don’t bet before you research and analyze the teams you are putting your money on. Your money must only be placed on what you are familiar with.

(10)   Overconfidence can lead to pain

Soccer is quite unpredictable. There is no result cast in stone. There is no team that is guaranteed a particular result. So be very careful when you place bets. Don’t be overconfident, you may lose a lot of money is a short span of time if you beet blindly because of confidence in some teams or leagues.

(11)    Bet on leagues, rarely on cup games

League matches are easier to predict than cup matches. Remember a cup game is one-off and different motivations and factors may be at play. A league helps you to best know how strong a team is and how likely certain outcomes may occur.

(12)   Avoid leagues that are just starting or ending

Soccer matches are harder to predict at the start and towards the end of a league campaign. It is better to wait till three or four matches have been played in a league before you start betting on teams in that league. Remember form makes sense only after a given number of league matches.

(13)   Ignore external influences, stick to your analysis

In soccer betting, you are risking your money. This is why you should do the hard work of research and analysis yourself. Don’t ask other people what they think because they may not have analyzed the matches as deeply as you have done. Rely on your research and analysis, not that of your friends and relatives.

(14)   Learn from your mistakes

In soccer betting, you will make mistakes and lose bets. But don’t give up or take the losses to heart. Instead, your mistakes and experiences should be taken on board to help you make better decisions in future. Learn from your mistakes and experiences.

(15)   Bet when there is value

Don’t bet to pass time. Bet when the odds are in your favor and you really feel confident you can beat the bookies. Wait till you find odds providing good value.

(16)   Got for small accumulators

Long accumulators may appear attractive, but they are very difficult to win. If you want to make money consistently, go for small accumulators (not more than 4 teams). Smaller combinations have minimal risks and higher chances of winning.

(17)   Keep records

If you are a regular bettor, you need to keep up-to-date records of your bets, returns, profits and losses. This will give you a good picture of how you are doing and what is wrong with your strategies.

(18)   Compare what different bookies are offering

Not all bookies have the same prices. By comparing the odds offered by different bookmakers, you can select the right price and get a good return, especially on accumulators or multi bets.

(19)   Quit when the day is not on your favor

Don’t keep trying when you are losing. After a few losses, you need to quit and try another day. Even if you still have enough money to try more bets, just quit and save that money for another betting day.

(20)  Discipline is king

Football betting requires absolute discipline regardless of wins or losses. Learn to remain cool, calm and unemotional with your decisions. Stick to your betting budget and strategy, and never chase losses. Likewise, big wins should not push you to increase your stake or to place more bets.