rajabets: basic bet types explained

1X2, handicap and total score explanation

1X2, basic knowledge:
The 1X2 bet is one of the simplest and most common bets, providing punters with a convenient entry point. rajabets uses the Champions League match between Dortmund and Napoli as an example.

If you bet £10 on Dortmund to win at odds of 4.250, you would win £42.50, including your initial stake. Your profit would then be £32.50. Conversely, if Dortmund fails to win, your bet will have no result.

A £10 bet on Draw would yield a payout of £37.90 (£27.90 profit plus the original £10 stake), while backing Napoli by the same amount would yield £19.17 (£9.17 profit).

Understanding the variation in 1X2 odds between different bookmakers is crucial as it directly affects potential winnings.

Handicap Betting, Introduction:
Handicap betting comes into play when there is a clear skill gap between opposing teams. To level the playing field, bookmakers offer handicaps that take the final score into account to determine the outcome of a bet.

For example, in a match between Dortmund and Napoli, Dortmund’s handicap might be (+0.5, 2.020), while Napoli’s handicap might be (-0.5, 1.917).

If the final score is 1-0 Napoli, then bets on Napoli will win as a handicap of 0.5 will not change the result. This is called a coverage barrier. However, in a 1-1 draw, bets on Dortmund will win due to a 0.5 handicap.

Handicap bets may also involve split bets such as +0.5 and +1 or -0.5 and -1, allowing for different outcomes – both sides win, one side wins or both sides lose.

Experienced bettors understand the interplay between 1X2 and handicap betting, assessing which option offers greater value.

Total points betting explanation:
Total Betting offers an alternative to 1X2 and Handicap betting, focusing on predicting match variables such as total goals/points/points scored rather than determining a match winner.

Bookmakers offer bettors the option to predict whether the goals/scoring total will exceed or fall below their estimate for the match.

For a hypothetical match between Dortmund and Napoli, the total goals can be set to be greater than 2.5 (2.080) and less than 2.5 (1.909).

If the final score is 2-1 (3 goals total), a £10 bet on over 2.5 goals will return £20.80, resulting in a profit of £10.80. Conversely, if the number of goals is under 2.5, bets on under 2.5 goals will not result in any bonuses.