Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from one selection are placed on the next, increasing potential returns.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- A bet that wins if the selected player scores at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to each team to level the playing field, often expressed in quarter‑goal increments, which can eliminate the draw.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting to avoid overspending.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The record of your selected bets, including the odds, stake, and potential payout.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in profit margin in odds, expressed as a percentage, that ensures the bookmaker makes money regardless of the result.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet that wins if each side scores at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final score.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that removes the draw option, so you win if your chosen team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- An advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds, often identified through analysis.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time, such as Home/Home or Draw/Away.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- Another term for the bookmaker’s margin or the fee charged for placing a bet, often seen in point spreads.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spread over time, caused by betting action or new information.
- Match Result
- A straightforward bet on which team will win a match or if the game ends in a draw.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a larger potential payout.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing a bet before the match begins, based on the starting odds.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Total Goals
- A bet on the total number of goals scored in a match, where you choose whether it will be over or under a set number.
- Unit Size
- A standard amount of your bankroll that you wager on a single bet, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.