Quick answer
The ten football markets worth knowing are match odds (1X2), double chance, draw no bet, over/under goals, both teams to score, Asian handicap, correct score, half-time/full-time, goalscorer and corners or cards. Each settles differently, so read the market name and time period before confirming. On KhelKing you can back or lay any of them.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- In 1X2, 1 is a home win, X a draw and 2 an away win, over 90 minutes.
- Double chance covers two of the three outcomes, and draw no bet returns your stake on a draw.
- Match odds, double chance and over/under goals are the easiest markets for beginners.
- Correct score and half-time/full-time pay more but land far less often.
- Football markets usually exclude extra time unless the market name says otherwise.
What are the ten markets?
From the simplest to the hardest to land.
- 1
Match odds (1X2): home win, draw or away win over 90 minutes.
- 2
Double chance: covers two of the three outcomes, such as home or draw.
- 3
Draw no bet: your stake is returned if the match is drawn.
- 4
Over/under goals: total goals above or below a line, such as 2.5.
- 5
Both teams to score: each team scores at least once.
- 6
Asian handicap: one team gets a goal start, which removes the draw.
- 7
Correct score: the exact final score.
- 8
Half-time/full-time: the result at half-time and at full-time.
- 9
Goalscorer: first, last or anytime scorer.
- 10
Corners and cards: totals or handicaps on corners and bookings.
Which markets suit beginners?
Match odds, double chance and over/under goals are the easiest to follow. Correct score and half-time/full-time pay more but land far less often. On an exchange, laying a team gives you the same cover as double chance on the other two outcomes.
What should you check before confirming?
Three details on the slip, every time.
- The time period, usually 90 minutes plus stoppage time unless extra time is named.
- How the market handles an abandoned match.
- Kick-off in Indian time, because many European matches start late at night in India.
The football page explains each market with examples.
Still wondering?
Frequently asked questions
01What does 1X2 mean?
1 is a home win, X a draw and 2 an away win.
02What's the difference between double chance and draw no bet?
Double chance wins on two outcomes. Draw no bet wins on one and returns your stake on a draw.
03Do football markets include extra time?
Usually not, unless the market name says so.
04Which football market is safest?
None is risk-free. Double chance wins more often, at lower odds.
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