Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Ufootball.
- AI Prediction
- A data‑driven forecast generated by artificial intelligence that estimates the likely result of a match.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field, often with half‑goal increments to avoid ties.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can afford to wager.
- Bookmaker
- The company or person that sets odds and accepts bets.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, win) in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you pick a team to win, and if the match ends in a draw your stake is refunded.
- European Handicap
- A three‑way handicap that gives a head start or deficit to a team, allowing a draw option.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time in one wager.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker takes, usually built into the odds, also called "vig".
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spread over time as more bets are placed or new information emerges.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, indicating the likelihood of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals/scores in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential payout.
- Rollover
- The total amount of bets you must place before a bonus becomes withdrawable, often expressed as a multiple of the bonus.
- Spread
- A point margin set by the bookmaker that the favored team must win by for a bet to pay out.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.