How to Bet on Soccer - Soccer Betting Odds, Lines & Guide
Soccer is the most popular sport globally and is known as the beautiful game. Played and watched by billions, soccer is universal and the main entertainment source for so many people.
As well as playing and watching, betting on soccer is also huge, allowing you to win big as you watch your favourite teams. With this soccer betting guide, we explain how to bet on soccer and introduce you to the most popular soccer betting markets at Stake online sportsbook.
Soccer Rules & Gameplay
Each soccer team consists of 11 players, and games are split into two halves of 45 minutes each. The objective is to score more goals than the other team. A win is worth three points in competitive soccer, while a tie (or draw) is worth one point. Zero points are awarded to the losing team.
Soccer teams are set up in various formations, but there is always a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. The team must work together to stop their opponents from scoring while trying to score themselves.
The team that finishes the match with the most goals is the winner and the team that ends the season with the most points is the league champion.
The game is known as football on many continents (but not in the USA, where ‘football’ is American Football, as in the NFL).
There are so many different rules in soccer to be aware of, but offside is one of the most important, which prevents teams from leaving players too high up the field throughout the match. If you understand the offside rule, soccer is fairly easy to grasp, and you can enjoy watching and betting on games throughout the season.
Major Soccer Tournaments & Leagues to Bet On
Soccer is played worldwide with professional leagues from the USA to South Africa and Australia. Below are some of the biggest soccer tournaments and leagues to bet on each season:
Premier League: England’s biggest professional soccer league is the EPL, and it is widely regarded as the best domestic soccer competition in the world. You can also bet on the EFL Cup and FA Cup, two of England’s domestic knock-out competitions.
La Liga: This is Spain’s premier soccer league and is home to teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Sevilla.
Bundesliga: The German Bundesliga is dominated by Bayern Munich, who have won the league for the past eleven seasons.
Serie A: Italy’s biggest club competition is Serie A, competed by legendary clubs like Inter, Milan, Juventus, Napoli, and Roma.
Ligue 1: France’s Ligue 1 is dominated by PSG, but you can also bet on Marseille and Monaco throughout the French soccer season.
UEFA Champions League: The Champions League is Europe’s leading soccer competition reserved for the best teams on the continent. You can also check out the AFC Champions League and the Copa Libertadores for elite club competitions worldwide.
Major League Soccer (MLS): With the arrival of Lionel Messi, MLS has recently exploded in popularity and is particularly popular with American soccer fans.
In Europe, Manchester City are the best team, having claimed the treble last season as they finally won the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Real Madrid are also one of the biggest teams in Europe, as are Bayern Munich, Napoli, Inter Milan, PSG, and Barcelona.
As for players, Cristiano Ronaldo has long been regarded as one of the best players in the world, though he is reaching the end of his career and is now competing in the Saudi League. The same is true of Lionel Messi, who recently secured a transfer to Inter Miami in MLS.
Of the current crop of elite players, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Jude Bellingham and Victor Osimhen are among the most exciting players in the world and have incredible futures ahead of them.
How Do You Bet on Soccer? Types of Soccer Bets & Soccer Betting Markets
Betting on soccer at Stake.com couldn’t be easier. You first need to create an account, and you can then deposit your local currency or the cryptocurrency of your choice to fund your soccer bets. Then, decide which teams to bet on and choose from the following soccer bet types:
Moneyline bet – a bet on the team you think will win an upcoming soccer fixture. This can be in the form of a two-way moneyline, or three-way moneyline (1x2), where you are given the option to bet on the winner, loser, or tie.
Outright bet – a bet on the team you think will win a soccer league or tournament.
Handicap bet – this includes Asian handicap and European handicap betting and is a wager on the team you think will win, with a handicap applied to the favourite that they must overcome (e.g., 1.5 goals).
Asian total – a type of bet on the total number of goals you think will be scored in a soccer match (over/under).
Parlay bet – often called an accumulator among soccer bettors, a parlay is a multi-bet on several teams to win their fixtures. For your bet to pay out, all your selections must win.
Same game multi-bets – these bets are popular in soccer and enable you to build multiple selections into the same slip on the single soccer event. For instance, you could pick Man City to win and Erling Haaland to score first in an EPL soccer bet.
Prop bet (proposition betting) – soccer prop bets are wagers on outcomes that aren’t tied to the end result. For instance, you could bet on whether the game will go into extra time/penalty shootout or the number of yellow cards in a match. You can also place player props, which involves placing specific wagers on individual players, such as who will score a goal.
Live Soccer Betting – How to Live Stream Soccer & Place In-Play Bets
Live betting is also popular among soccer fans. Live soccer bets include things like the next player you think will score or the number of corners you think will be awarded to a team in the second half. The beauty of live soccer bets is that you can wait for the action to begin before making your selections.
Stake.com is the perfect platform to place live bets, as you can live stream the big soccer matches for free directly from your account. Simply log in to your account and check for the upcoming soccer fixtures that are available as a live stream before placing your in-play bets.
Soccer Betting Strategies & Tips to Win
Betting on soccer is easier when you employ a simple strategy. Here are some soccer betting tips to bear in mind to help you pick winners and get amongst the soccer betting action:
If you've got a passion for soccer, be sure to always bet with your head and not your heart. Soccer fans are exceptionally passionate and tribal, and it can be all too easy to bet on your own team, even when they’re unfancied!
Do some research into the teams and players you plan to bet on and think about what the stats tell you. This will help you with all bet types, particularly with proposition bets.
Don’t get carried away with accumulator (parlay) bets. While they can be fun, you need to be mindful of how many teams you include in a soccer parlay as they offer long odds for a reason!
Please remember to bet within your means and gamble responsibly. You can learn more about responsible gambling at our sportsbook by reading our Stake Smart guidelines.
Refer to our sports betting guide for more tips that will help you as you bet on soccer online.
If you're new to the world of sports betting, be sure to read up on even more easy sports to bet on for beginners!
Soccer Betting Odds & Payouts Explained
When you bet on soccer at Stake.com, you can access the best value pre-match and live soccer betting odds available. You can adjust your account settings to view odds as fractions, decimals, or in the American format. If you make winning selections, you can access payouts right away, thanks to our instant withdrawals.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Soccer Betting
Effortlessly deposit funds into your account to bet on soccer and other sports by following these simple steps:
Step 1 – Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Step 2 – Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple currencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and others.
Step 3 – Use your deposit address as the ‘send to’ location for your crypto wallet or exchange.
Step 4 (Optional) – If you wish to make a deposit via fiat currency, you can deposit via the available payment methods or buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay.
Moonpay supports multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and others, to buy cryptocurrency to bet on soccer and other sports. For a full list of supported payment options, please refer to the Moonpay documentation.
Learn how to use the Stake Vault to securely store cryptocurrency or your local currency online to fund future gameplay at the Stake.com.
Why Should You Bet on Soccer at Stake.com?
Stake.com is your go-to online betting site with excellent soccer odds and a wide range of soccer betting markets. From live soccer betting to SRL soccer betting markets, we've got it all! Learn more about how to bet on SRLs with our Simulated Reality League betting guide.
No matter what wagers you place, you can access excellent promotions and bonuses to boost your bankroll while betting on soccer, and we also offer unrivalled rewards to members of the Stake VIP Club.
So, do your research, make your selections, and place your soccer bets at Stake.com for your chance to win big as you bet on the most popular soccer matches, leagues, and tournaments throughout the season.
