Top 5 Most Popular Football Bets Explained

(1X2, BTTS, Over/Under, Handicap, Draw No Bet)

Football betting has many options, but you only need to understand a few to get started. In this guide, we’ll explain 5 of the most popular football bet types used by both beginners and pros — especially in Tanzania.

1. 1X2 (Win-Draw-Win)

This is the most common football bet and the easiest to understand.

• 1 = Home team to win

• X = Match ends in a draw

• 2 = Away team to win

Example:
If Simba is playing Yanga, and you bet “1”, you are backing Simba to win.

✔️ Perfect for: Beginners who want to predict the winner
📍 Found on: Every betting site in Tanzania

2. BTTS (Both Teams to Score)

In this bet, you’re predicting whether both teams will score at least one goal in the match.

• BTTS – Yes: Both teams score (e.g., 1-1, 2-1, 3-2)

• BTTS – No: At least one team fails to score (e.g., 1-0, 0-0, 3-0)

Example:
If you bet BTTS – Yes and the match ends 2-1, your bet wins.

✔️ Great for: Goal-heavy leagues or matches
💡 Tip: Avoid this bet in tight defensive games

3. Over/Under (Goals)

You’re betting on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a specific number.

• Over 2.5 Goals: You win if 3 or more goals are scored

• Under 2.5 Goals: You win if 2 or fewer goals are scored

Example:
If you bet Over 2.5 and the match ends 2-1, your bet wins.

✔️ Perfect for: High-scoring leagues or cup matches
📊 Common lines: Over/Under 1.5, 2.5, or 3.5

4. Handicap (Asian or European)

Handicap betting gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to make the odds more even.

• Example: Simba (-1) vs Coastal Union
  Simba must win by 2 or more goals for your bet to win.

There are two types:

• European Handicap: Includes draws (e.g., -1, 0, +1)

• Asian Handicap: Eliminates the draw with half-goal or quarter-goal spreads

✔️ Useful for: When one team is a big favorite and normal odds are low
🎯 Advanced but valuable as you learn

5. Draw No Bet (DNB)

This bet removes the risk of a draw.

• If your team wins, you win.

• If the match ends in a draw, you get your money back.

• If your team loses, you lose the bet.

Example:
You bet on Simba (DNB). If the match is 0-0, your stake is refunded.

✔️ Great for: Safer betting with reduced risk
💡 Often used when teams are closely matched

✅ Final Tip:

You don’t need to know every bet — just master a few and build confidence.
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