Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing the potential payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw outcome and gives each team a +/- goal handicap, often with fractional lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, used to manage stakes and avoid overspending.
- Bet Builder
- A betting feature that allows you to combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will finish a match without conceding any goals.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (e.g., home win or draw), reducing risk.
- 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 opening goal of the match.
- Golden Boot
- A market for the player who scores the most goals throughout the World Cup tournament.
- Juice
- The commission or fee charged by a bookmaker, usually built into the odds, affecting the total cost of a bet.
- KYC
- Know‑Your‑Customer; the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on match events after the game has started, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds reflecting each team's chance of winning.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake plus profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favored team to level the betting field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to pay out.
- Self-Exclusion
- A self‑imposed ban that prevents you from placing bets for a set period, promoting responsible gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet or part of a wager.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- World Cup Outright
- A long‑term bet on which team will win the entire tournament, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.