As it’s the most popular sport in the world, it’s no surprise that soccer is also among the most popular sports betting options. Whether you call it football, soccer, futbol, or something else, there’s something about this game that makes it attractive to bet on. Yet, not everyone agrees on what the best type of bet is.

Bet on the Outcome of a League Campaign

There’s a phrase that says that the best teams always win the league title. Bearing this in mind, choosing the winner of a full league campaign should be easy, particularly in those countries where one team tends to dominate. In the EPL, Manchester City just won the league for the fourth time in a row, while PSG has won the majority of Ligue 1 titles in France in recent years.

Having said that, a look at the German Bundesliga last season shows that surprises can happen. Bayern Munich has been the strongest team here for many years but the 2023-24 season saw Bayer Leverkusen romp to victory, winning the first title in their history and ending Bayern Munich’s 11-title winning streak.

Part of the key to getting this right is in deciding when to bet on the outcome of a league campaign. The odds are generally available during pre-season onwards but it’s extremely difficult to know what will happen before the transfer window has closed and we know how the teams will be lining up. Naturally, the odds change to reflect this and the results of the opening games, so waiting may be safer, but it will reduce the amount you could potentially win.

Wager on a Major International Tournament

International tournaments are notoriously difficult to predict. If we look at the example of the World Cup, this is where the best international teams are gathered in one place with incredibly high stakes. Working out who might win is made more difficult since these international teams don’t often play each other.

The final of the 2022 World Cup was played in front of one of the biggest TV audiences in history and turned into a thrilling end-to-end affair. This was the 13th time in history that Argentina and France had met, which is relatively high for two teams from opposite sides of the planet that can only meet in the World Cup or friendlies. Germany, Mexico, and Belgium were among the heavily backed teams to drop out at the group stage.

The 2026 World Cup in North America could be even more difficult to predict since this event sees the format expanded from 32 to 48 teams for the first time. While the favorites tend to be made up of a relatively small group of teams with a history of winning the trophy, the new format could throw up some surprises as underdogs achieve unexpected results. 

Look for Individual Game Odds

You might feel that it’s going to be easier to bet on individual games rather than an overall event. This remains a hugely popular way of wagering on soccer, but the odds vary greatly from one game to the next. A look at the latest soccer betting odds reveals games from different leagues and tournaments across the planet. Each team has odds listed to win the game, while you might also see the odds for the spread bet and totals bet. Click on any odds and type in your wager amount to see how much you’ll win if you get it right.

The main options to choose between are live betting and pre-match betting. Live betting is a more dynamic experience as the odds fluctuate as the action takes place, which means that it can be ideal if you’re watching the game and think you know what will happen next. Pre-game betting can be carried out at any time and you can look for tips when it suits you, so it’s easier to do in your leisure time, but you’ve got less information to help you work out what might happen once the game begins.

Choose Match or Player Stats

Maybe you prefer to look more closely at certain player or team statistics. With bets like the number of goals scored or who will score the first goal, you don’t need to worry about the overall outcome of the game. This could be your preferred way of gambling on soccer if you watch a lot of games and have noticed some things that you feel can help to give you an edge so you can make more informed bets.

The way that soccer betting has increased in popularity means that we can expect to see more ways of betting appear over time. With the 2026 World Cup set to attract even more fans to the sport, betting on soccer should become even bigger news in the next couple of years.  

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