Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- 1X2
- 1X2 – a market where you pick the home team to win (1), the match to end in a draw (X), or the away team to win (2).
- Accumulator
- Accumulator – a single bet that links several selections, and all of them must win for the bet to pay out.
- Anytime Goal Scorer
- Anytime Goal Scorer – a bet on a player scoring at any point during the match.
- Arbitrage
- Arbitrage – exploiting differences in odds between bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap – a handicap that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage, removing the draw option and splitting the bet into two possible outcomes.
- Banker
- Banker – a selection that is considered very likely to win, often used to strengthen an accumulator.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder – a tool that lets you combine multiple betting markets from a single match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip – a record that lists your selected bets and the amount you wish to wager.
- Bookmaker
- Bookmaker – a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sports events.
- Both Teams To Score
- Both Teams To Score – a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out – an option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in a profit or limiting a loss before the event finishes.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score – a bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet – a bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen team.
- Enhanced Odds
- Enhanced Odds – promotional odds that are higher than the normal market odds, increasing potential winnings.
- First Goal Scorer
- First Goal Scorer – a bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet – a bet provided by a bookmaker that does not require you to use your own money, with any winnings usually returned minus the free bet stake.
- Goal Line
- Goal Line – the line set for the total number of goals in a match, used for over/under bets.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- Half-Time/Full-Time – a bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- Handicap
- Handicap – a virtual advantage or disadvantage given to a team to balance the betting options.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting – placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Market
- Market – a specific betting option, such as the match winner, total goals, or a player's performance.
- Odds
- Odds – numbers that reflect the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under – a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set figure.
- Stake
- Stake – the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet – a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving an expected profit over time.