Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Info Bola Sepak.
- Abandoned Match
- A game that is stopped before completion, leading to most bets being void unless otherwise stated.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, this bet combines multiple selections and the winnings roll over each time a selection wins.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, removing the draw option and adjusting payouts.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can afford to risk.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that allows you to combine different markets from a single match into one customized wager.
- Bet Slip
- A record on the betting site that lists the selections you have chosen and the amount you wish to stake.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in profit margin in the odds offered, representing the bookmaker’s commission on each bet.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, loss) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw; you win if your chosen team wins.
- Handicap Betting
- A market where a team is given a virtual deficit or advantage to balance the perceived difference in strength.
- Line Movement
- The change in betting odds or point spreads over time, reflecting new information or betting patterns.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Maximum Payout
- The highest amount a bookmaker will pay out on a winning bet, regardless of the actual odds.
- Odds
- A number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, indicating the likelihood of a certain outcome.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or American, each showing potential payout differently.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before the match starts, based on the odds offered at the time of booking.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is refunded and no winner is declared.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet, which determines your potential payout if the bet wins.
- Steam Move
- A rapid shift in odds caused by heavy betting action on a particular outcome.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected advantage.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because the event did not happen as planned.