Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A multiple‑selection bet that stacks odds from several events; all selections must win to earn a return.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- A bet on a player scoring at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw by giving one team a half‑goal or whole‑goal advantage, creating balanced odds.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early for a reduced payout, locking in a profit or limiting loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires predicting the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen team.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Goal Line
- A line set by the bookmaker on the total number of goals in a match; you bet over or under it.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time in one wager.
- Juice
- The built‑in commission a bookmaker charges, embedded in the odds so the house always has an edge.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spreads over time as bettors place money and the book adjusts.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match, with odds that include the draw option.
- Odds
- The number that reflects how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus profit.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Features such as deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and reality checks that help you stay in control of your betting.
- Single
- A straightforward bet placed on one outcome only.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually expressed as a percentage of your bankroll, to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome occurring.