Tips on how to consistently win while betting on soccer
Even if you win 55% of your bets, you will consistently come out ahead. However, this is easier said than done and involves more than just reading a bit and checking injury reports. If Paul the Octopus picked all the winners of the recent Soccer World Cup, choosing the winning soccer teams should be just as easy, right? Incorrect. If it were that easy, a lot of people would be making money and the sportsbooks would have to close. If winning at soccer betting involves some knowledge, some strategy and, let’s face it, a pinch of luck, it’s because bookmakers set very tight lines for games. However, if you keep the following tips in mind, you should improve your chances of winning.
Bet as soon as possible. Many of the sports bookmakers post their lines as early as possible and some foreign bookmakers post it on Sunday afternoon for the following week’s games. If you find a game and odds you like, make sure there are no serious injury issues for the team you choose. Bookmakers are not perfect and they can make mistakes when setting the line. Jump early before the high stakes make the mistakes go away.
Focus on a few teams. Because knowledge is important, if you focus on a few teams, you can accumulate a substantial amount of knowledge that you can use to place your bets. Also limit your bets to a few games every Sunday.
Avoid heavy favorites. The crowd loves favorites and will be quick to bet on them. However, they are not good options if you want to maintain your 55% average on winning bets. Even if you win a few, the payouts will be small. The best strategy is to bet on the underdog in the short term because when you win, you generally win more than you have wagered.
Use totals wisely. Totals established earlier in the week are generally based on good weather predictions. In end-of-season games, rain or snow sometimes affects the score and a strong wind almost always keeps the score low. In these conditions, he would do well betting the Under
Use yards per play classification. One method of evaluating teams is to look at offensive yards gained per play and defensive yards awarded per play. Teams that win more than they lose end up winning more games. Statistics are readily available and you can calculate the difference, an advantage being a positive difference. The general rule of thumb for calculating a point margin from the yardage difference is that every 0.15 yards is worth one point. A differential of 0.60 yards between the two teams is worth four points. As with all betting tools, use your other data and information to confirm your findings.
Don’t avoid the teasers. There is a common perception that teasers are a scam and therefore best avoided. In certain circumstances, an NFL teaser that is a two-game parlay bet might make sense.
Pay attention to injury reports. Read the injury reports carefully to determine the difference it will make to the performance of your chosen team. Don’t just look at the key players because all the guys on the team have to perform at their best.
