Handicap meaning
A virtual goal start or deficit added to the score, e.g. -1 or +1.
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Handicap meaning
A virtual goal start or deficit added to the score, e.g. -1 or +1.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more total goals wins; two or fewer loses.
Double chance
Cover two of three results with one pick: 1X, X2 or 12.
GG and NG meaning
GG: both teams score. NG: at least one side fails to score. Also called BTTS.
1UP meaning
Paid as a winner once your team goes one goal ahead at any point.
1X2 explained
1 = home win, X = draw, 2 = away win, after 90 minutes plus stoppage time.
Odd and even goals
Bet on the goal total being an odd or even number; 0–0 counts as even.
Draw no bet
Back a team to win; a draw gives your stake back.
How to read odds
Decimal, fractional and American odds, implied probability and margin, in Naira.
Accumulators explained
One bet, many selections: odds multiply and every leg has to win.
Over 1.5 goals
Two or more goals wins; 0–0 and 1–0 lose. Covers first-half over 1.5 too.
Under goals
Under wins when total goals stay below the line: 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 or 4.5.
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