BEGINNER GUIDE

 

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO 1X2 BETTING:HOW TO START AND WIN

Category: Betting Education

Betting on sports can be very exciting and fun when done right. 1x2 betting is one of the simplest markets to bet on.it is  also known as match result betting. If you are known to betting ng then we are glad to walk you through all you need to know and how to make better decision in betting on this popular market.

What is 1x2 betting first?

This is betting on the outcome of the match  and this can be any sport for example:

·         1 -means home team wins

·         X- means the match will end in draw

·         2 – means away team will win the match

For this kind of market  t5he bet will be settled at 90-minutes of play including additional injury minutes but no extra-time which is usually 30 minutes more before penalties. It is good to note that if the match goes to extra time or penalties then this would not count on this market. In fact, in such betting websites if you had predicted draw in normal time, you get your money once the normal time is over.

Let us consider a real example of 1x2 betting

Manchester united vs Leicester city

1.       1.90(Manchester wins)     x. 3.25(draw)       2. 3.99(Leicester wins)

Therefore, if you bet on Manchester united to win then the result should look like these or any other score provided the home team is ahead by one goal:

ü  1-0

ü  2-1

ü  3-2,

ü  2-0

 If you selected a draw then the outcome should either be a goalless draw or balanced score for example:

o   0-0

o   or 2-2.

 If the expected outcome is Leicester to win then we expect Leicester city to be ahead by one or more goals for example:

ü  0-1

ü  0-2

ü  1-2

What are the wins if our pick is right from the above match?

Let take for example we are playing with 100 dollars.

If we place 100 dollars on home win then the outcome is 1.90*100=190 dollars

For a draw it will be 3.25*100=325 dollars

For away win the outcome will be 3.99*100=399 dollars

These odds reflect what the bookmakers think about the match and they indicate the following probability:

·         Lower odds = high chance of event occurring

·         Higher odds = lower chance of event occurring but huge reward if it occurs.

Why the 1x2 market

This market is easy as we need to pick only one option out of the three for a soccer match or pick one from two options in sports like tennis or basketball. This is the best option for a beginner who has not been on sport betting before.

What are the tricks for winning 1x2 betting?

1         It’s good to know the teams

We can also say know your teams by:

Ø  Researching their current form, injuries and their previous head-to-head meetings

Ø  Checking their home and away performance

2         Team motivation

o   Check if the team is trying to avoid relegation or maybe the team has cup final coming up and there is need to rest the players.

o   Is the team fighting to avoid playoffs?

3         Check head-to-head statistics

o   Some teams have strong record against opponents despite their form

o   Some teams may be at the bottom but based on their h2h matches it might beat the top team.

4         Favorite teams

o   Betting on favorites results in small wins or less profit

o   It’s good to consider risks involved versed reward involved

5         Using double chance for safety

o   If you are not sure who is likely to win its better to consider betting on double chance to cover at least two outcomes e.g. 1x or x2.

o   The odds are small but when well combined the result is good and win probability is very high.

What to avoid when betting

o   Emotional attachment to certain teams without statistics

o   Fearing to bet on draws that have huge value

o   Failing to check team news e.g. injuries and suspensions. These affect the outcome of the match.

o   Do not try to recover lost bets with reckless huge stakes. It can never work.

How to start betting on 1x2 market

ü  Choose a well-known betting site- ensure it is licensed e.g. 1xbet

ü  Create an account-register with credible details and set your limits

ü  Make a deposit using platforms available in your country.

ü  Click on sports and select soccer and select 1x2 markets

ü  Finally place your bet after selecting your stake amount.

Should a beginner stick to 1x2 markets only?

Yes, because this market is easy especially with no prior experience in betting. Once you get enough confidence you can explore other markets for example:

ü  Both teams to score/GG

ü  Over/under goals

ü  Correct score

ü  First half outcome

ü  Second half outcome

ü  Draw no bet

ü  Player to score anytime

ü  Combo e.g. home win and both teams to score or home win and over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Betting on 1x2 market is best and fun for a beginner. The odds are decent enough and helps one gain enough experience to explore other markets.

NB:

ü  Betting is not the way to make money or to earn a living, but if done with restraint it can be your side hustle.

ü  Betting should be fun and not stressful.