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Correct Score

Also known as: CS

A bet on the exact final score of a match (e.g., 2-1). Correct score markets offer high odds because of the many possible outcomes, but they are extremely difficult to predict consistently. Some bettors use Poisson distribution models to identify value in correct score markets.

Related Markets Terms

Asian Lines
A collective term for betting markets that use the Asian Handicap system, including match handicaps and total goals (goal lines). Asian lines use quarter-goal increments (0.25, 0.75, 1.25, etc.) to split stakes between two adjacent lines. They generally offer lower margins than equivalent European markets and are preferred by sharp bettors.
Goal Lines
An over/under market for goals using the Asian line format, where the total can include quarter-goal increments. For example, a goal line of 2.25 splits your stake between Over 2.0 and Over 2.5. If exactly 2 goals are scored, you get half your stake back and lose the other half. Goal lines offer more precise totals than standard Over/Under markets.
Card Markets
Betting markets based on the number of yellow and red cards shown during a football match. Typically, a yellow card counts as 1 card and a red card counts as 2. Markets include Over/Under cards, Asian card handicaps, and individual team card totals. Card markets often correlate with the intensity of the rivalry and the referee assigned.
Game Props
Betting markets focused on specific events or occurrences within a game rather than individual player performances. Examples include first team to score, will there be overtime, highest-scoring half, and method of first goal. Game props offer creative betting opportunities beyond standard match result markets.
Player Props
Betting markets focused on individual player performances within a game. Examples include total points scored, assists, rebounds, passing yards, shots on target, or tackles. Player props have become increasingly popular due to the growth of daily fantasy sports and same-game parlays.
Last Goalscorer (LGS)
A bet on which player will score the final goal in a football match. Similar rules to First Goalscorer: bets are void if the player does not participate, and own goals typically do not count. Last Goalscorer is harder to predict and often offers slightly better odds than First Goalscorer.
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