Football betting comes with plenty of choice, and knowing how each market works can make a huge difference when you’re placing a bet. Whether you’re backing a match on the weekend, looking at Correct Score or BTTS, or getting involved in Premier League outrights like the title race, relegation or the top goalscorer, every market has its own logic behind it.
This guide breaks down the basics in simple terms, helping you understand what you’re betting on and how to spot value across the season.
How to bet on a match
Betting on a football match with 888sport is simple once you know the main markets. Most punters start with the Match Result (Home/Draw/Away), but there’s plenty more to explore depending on how you think the game will play out. You can back goalscorers, total goals, cards, corners, or build your own Bet Builder by combining several selections into one bet. The key is deciding what type of game you’re expecting — tight and cagey, or open and full of chances — and choosing the markets on 888sport that match that prediction.
The factors behind markets such as Correct Score, BTTS, etc.
Markets like Correct Score, Both Teams To Score (BTTS) and Over/Under Goals all come down to how teams typically play. If two sides are strong defensively, Correct Score markets tend to favour lower scoring outcomes. If both teams regularly create chances, BTTS becomes more appealing. You’re essentially weighing up form, injuries, playing style and recent results to judge how many goals a match is likely to produce. These markets reward punters who pay attention to trends rather than just the league table.
How to bet on a team to win the Premier League
Betting on the Premier League winner is all about long term thinking. You’re backing a team to finish top after 38 games, so depth, consistency and squad fitness matter just as much as star players. Odds will shift throughout the season based on results, injuries and form, so some punters prefer to get involved early, while others wait to see how teams settle. You can back a favourite, look for value in an outsider, or even place multiple bets as the title race develops.
How to bet on relegation markets
Relegation betting focuses on the teams expected to struggle over the course of the season. You’re looking for signs of trouble — poor form, defensive issues, lack of goals, or a thin squad that might not cope with injuries. Some clubs start the season as clear favourites for the drop, but there’s often value in teams who begin well but fade later on. Relegation markets run all season, so you can back teams early or react to how the table is shaping up.
How to bet on the Top Goalscorer market
The Top Goalscorer market is all about picking the player you think will finish the season with the most goals. Strikers in teams that create plenty of chances naturally attract shorter odds, but form, fitness and penalty duties all play a big part. Some punters back multiple players to spread the risk, especially if the favourite is injury prone or playing in a team that rotates heavily. As with all outrights, odds move throughout the season, so timing your bet can make a big difference.
*All of our 888 Experts picks and betting tips can be considered as a suggestion only*
*Odds correct at the time of writing - subject to change*
