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Football betting markets explained

Every market KickoffScore publishes a probability for, written in plain language, with the settlement rule that actually decides it.

Model output is only useful if you know exactly what the selection means. This is the reference for every market family on the site, and specifically for how each one settles.

Result markets

MarketWhat it meansSettles on
1X2Home win, draw, or away win90 minutes plus stoppage time, not extra time or penalties
Double ChanceTwo of the three results: 1X, X2, or 12The same 90 minutes; only one outcome loses
Draw No BetHome or away, with the stake returned on a drawA draw voids rather than loses
Half-Time ResultThe result at the intervalThe score at half time only
HT/FTThe result at half time combined with the result at full timeBoth checkpoints must match
Asian HandicapOne side with a goal head start or deficitThe adjusted score; quarter lines split the stake

Goal markets

MarketWhat it meansWatch out for
Over/Under 0.5 to 3.5Total goals by both teams against a lineHalf-lines cannot push, so there is always a winner
BTTSBoth teams score at least oneA 0-0 and a 3-0 settle identically: no
Team GoalsOne team’s goals against a lineOwn goals count for the team credited with the goal
First Half GoalsGoals before the interval onlyStoppage time at the end of the half counts
Result and GoalsA result combined with an over/under lineBoth parts must land

Corners, cards, and shots

MarketWhat it meansWatch out for
CornersTotal or per-team corners against a lineCorners awarded but not taken usually do not count
CardsTotal or per-team bookings against a lineCards for non-players are often excluded; a second yellow may count differently by bookmaker
Shots and Shots on TargetTotal or per-team shot volumeDifferent data providers classify blocked shots differently

Settlement rules belong to your bookmaker

KickoffScore publishes a probability for the market as defined above. Corners, cards, and shots in particular vary between bookmakers in how they are counted. Check the rules where you are actually betting before you take a price.

Every market family here has a matching predictions page and, where the data supports it, a matching Advanced Stats ranking and a Prediction Accuracy row.

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