Most soccer bets are fairly straightforward and there is little cause for confusion, however there are some bet markets which may be more complex in nature.

We understand that there may be some confusion that can result from this. As such, this article will serve as a guide for better understanding soccer betting markets and how they are settled.

Full-Time Result is a type of bet whereby the client can place a bet on one of the teams to win or to draw at the end of regular time. Please note that regular time includes injury time but does not include extra time nor penalty shootouts.

For example, if the client is betting on Real Madrid vs Barcelona, and client bets that Real Madrid will win. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if Real Madrid won at the end of regular time (90 minutes + injury time).

Example of "Full-Time Result" market on the Parimatch website:

To Qualify is a type of bet whereby the client can place a bet on one of the teams to qualify to the next round of a tournament. Please note that this type of bet will take the final result into account, including extra time and/or penalty shootouts.

For example, if the client is betting on Liverpool vs Manchester United, and client bets that Liverpool will qualify to the next round. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if Liverpool won at the end of full-time (including extra time and/or penalty shootouts).

Example of "To Qualify" market on the Parimatch website:

Double chance is a type of bet whereby the user can choose from three options of Team 1 or Team 2 winning, Team 1 winning or draw, and Team 2 winning or draw. The option allows clients to have a higher chance of betting on a correct outcome and consequently this means that the payout will be less since the odds are lower in value.

For example, if the client is betting on Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, and client bets that there will be no draw. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if one of the teams won at the end of regular-time (only 90 minutes + injury time included).

Example of "Double Chance" market on the Parimatch website:

Qualifying Method is a type of bet whereby the user can choose which team will qualify to the next round of a tournament and whether or not it will be during regular time, extra time, or after penalty shoot-out.

For example, if the client is betting on Bayern Munich vs Dortmund, and client bets that Bayern Munich will progress to the next round after extra time. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if Bayern Munich won after extra time or if the match was won in regular time or during penalty shoot-out.

Example of "Qualifying Method" market on the Parimatch website:

Match Decided in Extra Time is a type of bet whereby the user predicts if the outcome of the match will be decided in extra time.

Revisiting the previous example, if the client is betting on Bayern Munich vs Dortmund, and client bets that the match will not be decided in extra time. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if the match was decided in regular time or in penalty shoot-out in order to receive their payout.

Example of "Match Decided in Extra Time" market on the Parimatch website:

Match Decided in Penalty Shoot-out is a type of bet whereby the user predicts if the outcome of the match will be decided in the penalty shoot-out.

Revisiting the previous example again, if the client is betting on Bayern Munich vs Dortmund, and client bets that the match will be decided in penalty shoot-out. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if the match was decided in penalty shoot-out in order to receive their payout.

Example of "Match Decided in Extra Time" market on the Parimatch website:

Total is a type of whereby the client predicts whether a certain number of total goals will be scored by both teams combined.

For example, if the client is betting on Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain, and client bets that a total of under 4.5 goals will be scored by both teams. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm how many goals were scored by both teams in order to confirm if they will receive a payout.

Example of "Total" market on the Parimatch website:

Handicap is a type of whereby the client predicts whether a team will win after a certain number of goals are added or subtracted from their total.

For example, if the client is betting on Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain, and client bets that a Manchester City will win despite having their goals reduced by 3 (Manchestery city goals - 3). Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm the total goals scored by Manchester City and then subtract 3 goals and check if Manchester City still wins the game after the deduction in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Total" market on the Parimatch website:

If there are still uncertainties regarding to how to calculate the handicap bets, then you can refer to the "Types of Bets" article for further information.

Asian Total is a type of 2-way bet whereby the client can predict whether the total number of goals/points scored is over or under a predefined threshold. Unlike the European variant where clients will only see increments of 0.5 only (0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5...) the Asian variant has increments of 0.25 (0.25, 0.75, 1.25, 1.75...).

For example, consider the bet on TB (1.75) with odds 1.9 In fact, these are two separate bets for TB (1.5) and TB (2), each with odds 1.9 The total bet winnings will be settled using the average odds of the two separate bets. If the team scores 3 goals, both bets will win and the total bet odds will be (1.9 + 1.9) /2=1.9 If the team scores 2 goals, only the bet on TB (1.5) will win, and the bet on TB (2) will be returned with odds 1. In this case, the final odds of the bet will be equal to (1.9 + 1) /2=1.45 If the team scores less than 2 goals, it is a loss, since both bets will be lost.

Example of "Asian Total" market on the Parimatch website:

Both Teams to Score is a type of bet whereby the client predicts whether or not both teams will score in the match.

For example, if the client is betting on Chelsea vs Arsenal, and client bets that both teams will not score in the match. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact both teams did not score a goal each in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Both Teams to Score" market on the Parimatch website:

Team to Score a Goal is a type of bet whereby the client predicts whether a team will score a goal in the match.

Revisiting the previous example, if the client is betting on Chelsea vs Arsenal, and client bets that Chelsea will score a goal in the match. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Chelsea does score in the match in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Team to Score a Goal" market on the Parimatch website:

Correct Score is a type of bet whereby the client predicts the exact number of goals scored by both teams in the match.

Revisiting the previous example again, if the client is betting on Chelsea vs Arsenal, and client bets that both teams will score exactly 2 goals each in the match. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact both teams did score 2 goals each in the match in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Correct Score" market on the Parimatch website:

Team to Score Goal Number is a type of bet whereby the client predicts which team will score a predefined goal number. Note that this market can also be divided into 2 halves or can be done on the entire match, therefore it is advised that the client pays attention to the market before placing the bet.

For example, if client is betting on Inter Milan vs AC Milan, and client bets that Inter Milan will score goal number 3. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Inter Milan did score goal number 3 in the match in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Team to Score Goal Number (in 1st half)" market on the Parimatch website:

This is a type of bet whereby the client bets on the whether Team 1 will win, or Team 2 will win, or it will be a draw within the given interval. Note that this interval will change, so please ensure you have placed the bet on the correct interval.

For example, if Team 1 scored within the 60 - 75 minute interval and the score was 0 - 1 (in favor of Team 2) prior to the interval, then only the goals scored within the 60 - 75 minute interval will be counted, therefore since Team 1 scored 1 goal in that interval, the bet will be settled as a win if the client bet on Team 1.

Example of "Team to Score Goal Number (in 1st half)" market on the Parimatch website:

Total Even/Odd is a type of bet whereby the client predicts if the total number of goals scored in the match will be odd or even.

For example, if client is betting on Inter Milan vs AC Milan, and client bets that Inter Milan will score goal number 3. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Inter Milan did score goal number 3 in the match in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Total Even/Odd" market on the Parimatch website:

Half Time/Full Time is a type of bet whereby the client predicts which team will be winning in both halves of the match.

For example, if client is betting on Liverpool vs Manchester United, and client bets that Manchester United will win in the first half and will draw in the second half. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Manchester United was winning in the first half and if the score was draw in the second half.

Example of "Half Time/Full Time" market on the Parimatch website:

Race to Goal Number is a type of bet whereby the client predicts which team will reach to a certain number of goals first.

For example, if client is betting on Real Madrid vs Sevilla, and client bets that Real Madrid will reach 2 goals first. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Real Madrid reached 2 goals first in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Race to Goal Number" market on the Parimatch website:

Corners 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team have the higher number of corners taken. Corners double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of corners taken: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Corners total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of corners taken in the match.

For example, if client is betting on Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon, and client bets on corners double chance that Paris Saint Germain will have the higher number of corners taken or will draw. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact Paris Saint Germain had the higher number of corners or the same number of corners as Lyon in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Corners: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Yellow Card 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team have the higher number of yellow cards received. Yellow Card double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of yellow cards received: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Yellow Card total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of yellow cards received by both teams in the match.

For example, if client is betting on Sevilla vs Juventus, and client bets on yellow cards total to be under 3. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of yellow cards received by both teams was less than 3 in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Yellow Cards: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

This market refers to a bet whereby the client predicts if a player will be sent off from the field. Only exclusion of players participating in the game counts. A red card shown, for example, to a coach is not counted.

For example, revisiting the previous example, if client is betting on Sevilla vs Juventus, and client bets that a player will be sent off from the field. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact a player was sent off from the field due to a red card in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Player to be Sent Off" markets on the Parimatch website:

Penalty to be Awarded refers to a bet whereby the client predicts if a penalty will be awarded during the match.

Revisiting the previous example again, if client is betting on Sevilla vs Juventus, and client bets that a penalty will not be awarded during the match. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact a penalty was never awarded during the course of the match in order for the client to receive a payout.

Example of "Penalty to be Awarded" markets on the Parimatch website:

While both markets sound similar there is one fundamental difference between them.

The first market refers to one of two situations occurring: either a penalty will be awarded or a red card will be awarded. Therefore if a client bets that either a penalty OR a red card will be given, then the source link will be checked to confirm if one of those situations did occur, in order for the client to receive a payout.

The second market refers to both situations occurring: a penalty will be awarded AND a red card will be awarded. As can be seen, both a red card must be awarded and a penalty must be awarded in order for the client to receive a payout.

For example, if client is betting on Arsenal vs Chelsea, and client bets that a penalty or red card will be given during the match. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact a penalty or red card was given during the course of the match in order for the client to receive a payout.

Example of "Penalty to be Awarded" markets on the Parimatch website:

Fouls 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of fouls received. Fouls double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of fouls received: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Fouls total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of fouls received by both teams in the match.

For example, if client is betting on Real Madrid vs Barcelona, and client bets on Barcelona to have higher number of fouls or draw. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of fouls committed by Barcelona is greater than or equal to the number of fouls committed by Real Madrid in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Yellow Cards: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Shots on Target 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of shots that were in close proximity to the goal. Shots on Target double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of shots that were in close proximity to the goal: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Shots on Target total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of shots that were in close proximity to the goal by both teams in the match.

For example, if client is betting on Liverpool vs Manchester City, and client bets on total shots on target to be over 6.5. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of shots on target by both teams is greater than or equal to 6.5 in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Shots on Target: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Offside 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of offsides called against them. Offside double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of offsides called: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Offside total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of offsides called against both teams in the match.

For example, if client is betting on Everton vs Crystal Palace, and client bets on either Everton or Crystal Palace to have the most number of offsides. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of offsides for either team was higher in order to receive a payout.

Example of "Offsides: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Throw Ins 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of throw ins awarded. Throw Ins double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of throw ins awarded: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Throw Ins total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of throw ins awarded to both teams in the match.

Referring to the previous example above, if client is betting on Everton vs Crystal Palace, and client bets on Everton to have the most number of throw ins. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of throw ins for Everton was greater than the number of throw ins awarded to Crystal Palace in order for the client to receive a payout.

Example of "Throw Ins: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Goal Kicks 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of goal kicks. Goal Kicks double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of goal kicks: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Goal Kicks total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of goal kicks given to both teams in the match.

Fro example, if client is betting on Bayern Munich vs Juventus, and client bets on the total number of goal kicks to be over 10.5. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of goal kicks was greater than 10.5 for both teams combined in order for the client to receive a payout.

Example of "Goal Kicks: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Saves 3-way refers to the bet whereby the client predicts which team will have the higher number of saves made. Saves double chance refers to a bet whereby client predicts that one of the following will happen in terms of the number of saves made: Team 1 or draw, no draw, Team 2 or draw. Saves total refers to a bet whereby the client bets on the total number of saves made by both teams in the match.

Revisiting previous example, if client is betting on Bayern Munich vs Juventus, and client bets on the number of saves made to be draw between both teams. Then the client will have to check the source link to confirm if in fact the total number of saves made by both teams was the same in order for the client to receive a payout.

Example of "Saves: 3 Way/Double Chance/Total" markets on the Parimatch website:

Hopefully this guide covers all the major markets a client could typically come across. Do note however, that we have only described the basic bet markets which means that there are several variations for the bet markets above.

If there are any other markets that are not explained or further clarifications are required, then please do not hesitate to contact our support team and we will gladly assist you further!