Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Insights.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links several predictions together, with winnings from each supporting the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to a team to make the match more even, removing the possibility of a draw.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature to settle your bet before the match ends, letting you take a profit or cut your losses.
- Clean Sheet
- When a team finishes a game without letting the opponent score any goals.
- Counterattack
- A fast attack launched right after winning the ball from the opponent.
- Expected Goals (xG)
- A score that predicts how many goals a team is likely to score based on the quality of their shots.
- Form Guide
- A list of a team's recent match results, used to see how well they are playing lately.
- Goal Difference
- The difference between the number of goals a team scores and the number they concede, used to rank teams.
- Head-to-Head
- The record of previous matches between two teams, helping to predict how they might match up.
- In-play Betting
- Placing a bet while the match is ongoing.
- Man Marking
- A defensive method where each player is assigned to follow a specific opponent.
- Odds
- Numbers that indicate how likely an outcome is and how much money you can win if you bet on it.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more predictions; all must be correct for you to win.
- Penalty
- A free kick given from the penalty spot for a foul committed inside the goal area.
- Pressing
- A way of playing where teams chase the ball hard to get it back quickly.
- Red Card
- A card shown to a player who commits a serious foul, forcing them to leave the match.
- Set Piece
- A planned play from a stoppage like a corner kick or free kick.
- Tactical Formation
- The layout of players on the field, such as 4-3-3, showing where each player is positioned.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds seem higher than the actual chance of the outcome, offering good value.
- VAR
- Video Assistant Referee, a system that uses video replays to help referees make correct decisions.
- Yellow Card
- A card shown to a player as a warning for a minor foul.
- Zonal Marking
- A defensive system where players guard specific areas of the field instead of specific opponents.