Money Line Bets in Soccer

The most common bet on soccer is a money line bet. Odds are placed on the favorite and the underdog, not like the odds on playing roulette. A bet can also be placed on a draw. The team you bet on must win the game for you to collect. Let’s say there is a match between Manchester United and Coventry. As the heavy favorite, Manchester United would have odds like -300, meaning you’d have to bet 300 dollars to make 100. In contrast, Coventry, the major underdog, would have odds like +400. If Coventry somehow pulled the upset, a $100 dollar bet would yield 500 in total. The odds for a draw would be +200. In the event of a tie, $100 would make $300. As you can see, betting on the underdog can be very profitable, but in situations like this, it is probably not a good idea.

Over/Under or Totals Bets in Soccer

Odds makers predict the total number of goals to be scored in a game. This is known as the over/under or total. In most cases, the number has a half to prevent a tie or push. Let’s say that the over/under set for the Manchester United and Coventry match was 3.5. If you bet the over, the two teams would need to score at least four goals combined for you to win. If you bet the under, the teams can combine for no more than three goals.

Understanding Proposition Bets in Soccer

In addition to money line and totals bets, sportsbooks offer proposition bets like the first team to score, the first player to score and the halftime score. For an informed bettor, these kinds of bets could prove to be very rewarding. Information concerning injuries, individual matchups and recent performance are beneficial.

Online football betting presents far more advantages over placing bets with land-based book makers, because the odds and payouts are much more flexible. In land-based betting shops, the payouts are set by the organization holding the bets, so players may not always be given the fairest opportunity when placing their bets. Online, individual sportsbooks set their odds, so it is possible for players to shop around until the find odds that will pay out the most for their selections.

Another great advantage of online football betting allows players to place their bets without being restricted by limits. In most land-based shops, players are only allowed to bet a certain amount of money before the teller tells them they no more money can be wagered. Online, betting limits vary from one website to another, so players can browse the selection of online sportsbooks in order to find one that suits their budget.

The most obvious advantage of online football betting is that it provides so much efficiency and flexibility. Bettors in America can bet on games in the UK without having to search for a land-based book-keeper that offers those particular games. Additionally, players can keep track of the games while they’re happening, using advancing online betting tools.

So, if you’re still placing bets at land-based shops, now may be the best time to register at an online sportsbook.

Ronaldinho will receive the award in a ceremony in Monte Carlo. The Golden Foot celebrates Ronaldinho’s entire career.

Players

* Gianluigi Buffon
* Thierry Henry
* Raúl
* Ronaldinho

Atalanta 1-1 AC Milan Highlights and Goals

Date : October 26, 2008
Kick Off Time : 15:00
Venue : Stadio Azzurri D`Italia

Goals:

Atalanta: Simone Tiribocchi 21′

AC Milan: Ronaldinho 83′

Check out Ronaldinho’s beautiful goal:

AC Milan 1-0 Bologna

Goals:

AC Milan: Seedorf 75′

Argentina 1:3 Brazil

The Brazilian team became the first South American nation to make it to the 2010 World Cup finals.  Brazil defeated Argentina 3-1 in the South American - League Group in Rosario.

Match Info:

Stadium:  Rosario Central, Rosario, Argentina
Match Time: 20:30 ET
Official(s): Ruiz, Oscar (Referee)

Goals:

Brazil: Luisão 23′ ;  Luis Fabiano 30′ ;  66′

Argentina: Jesús Dátolo 65′

Check out the Goals and Highlights here:

Inter crushed AC Milan 4-0 in rival Milan derby.

Goals:

Inter Milan: Thiago Motta  29′  ;  Diego Milito (pen) 36′ ;  Maicon 45′ ; Dejan Stankovic     67′

Check out the Goals and Highlights here:

Group A
Bayern Munich
Juventus
Bordeaux
Maccabi Haifa

Group B
Manchester United
CSKA Moscow
Besiktas
Wolfsburg

Group C
AC Milan
Real Madrid
Marseille
FC Zurich

Group D
Chelsea
Porto
Atletico Madrid
APOEL Nicosia

Group E
Liverpool
Lyon
Fiorentina
Debrecen

Group F
Barcelona
Inter Milan
Dinamo Kiev
Rubin Kazan

Group G
Sevilla
Rangers
Stuttgart
Unirea Urziceni

Group H
Arsenal
AZ Alkmaar
Olympiakos
Standard Liege

Fixture dates:

15/16 September

29/30 September

20/21 October

3/4 November

24/25 November

8/9 December