Live bets in the match

Live bets are bets that players place at a bookmaker’s office after the start of a match. Sometimes bookmakers offer video broadcasts of games. This allows players to simultaneously follow the events of the match and changes in odds.

In Live, you can place bets such as regular, express and system. Most markets are the same as in the pre-match. However, there are also specific betting options, which we will tell you about.

We will describe the main advantages and disadvantages of Live betting in a match. We will tell you which types of bets are the least profitable and offer strategies for betting. We will also tell you which Ukrainian bookmakers offer bonuses for Live bets.

What are the types of Live bets

Live bets in bookmakers are mostly placed on football, tennis, basketball, hockey, and eSports. However, Live bets are offered for most sports. Most events are in disciplines where the game is quite long and the situation changes dynamically.

The main Live bets are similar to those in the pre-match. These are the main outcome, double chance, handicap, and total. There are also bets on the outcome, which are not popular with players – they are not suitable for earning money at a distance. Such bets are not directly related to the outcome of the match. For example, this is a bet on the number of dismissals of the head coach during the season.

There are also specific Live bets that are not available in the pre-match:

• Substitution – in team sports, a player can bet on the total number of substitutions, the team’s choice of where the last substitution will be, etc. The odds are high and approximately the same for both teams. An accidental injury or removal from the field can significantly affect the situation. Therefore, it is important to use strategies for reinsurance.
• Who will score the next goal is a bet that doesn’t require a deep analysis of the situation. The main thing is to be able to watch the broadcast, assess the defence of each team and the potential of the attack. Such bets are mostly available on football.
• Who will be the winner in the remaining time – bets are placed for the main time of the match, for its segment, half or quarter, period. The victory is not counted for the entire match period, but for a specific part of it.
• Time of the next goal is a bet where it does not matter which team scores the goal. The main thing is that it should happen within the time period specified by the player.
• Who will win in the next half or quarter – to take part in such a bet, you need to analyse. You should carefully observe the situation in the first period, assess the strength of the teams and their overall statistics.
• More or less goals in the remaining time is a bet on the total in a certain time period of the match.
• Thenext corner – when choosing a team for such a bet, most often they choose the team – the favourite of the match, which loses in the first period. There is a chance that they will try to get back into the game and actively attack the opponents’ goal. The probability of scoring such a goal increases if the team makes flank approaches.

Why the coefficients change

In Live, odds are constantly increasing or decreasing. The bookmaker’s team analyses the events on the playing field and the interest of bettors and changes the odds accordingly.

The reason for changes can be a player’s poor health, injury, team mood, player substitution, etc. The coefficient also changes if players make a lot of predictions on a particular event

When the coefficient changes, green or red lights appear. Accordingly, they show an increase or decrease in the coefficient.

Betting strategies

To improve results and reduce financial risk, bettors use strategies. For example, in football, they bet on a goal at the end of the match. Choose a match with an open score after the 75th minute. The favourite with a strong motivation has more prospects. Often, the coefficient is 2.0 or more.

There is also a strategy for Tennis. You need to bet on the favourite. In tennis, it is easy to track the favourite, so you can place a small coefficient on its victory. It is better to place Live bets closer to the middle of the match.

This is how you can find strategies for any sport on the Internet. It should be noted that esports mostly uses strategies from other disciplines.

Advantages and disadvantages of Live betting

Live betting creates such opportunities for players:

• Place bets at any moment of the match, even if the outcome of the game is obvious.
• Watching the live stream, you can assess the parameters that potentially affect the game, such as the weather, the emotional state of the players and their motivation, etc.
• The bookmaker offers statistics that change in real time. Yellow cards, injuries, ball possession, etc. are taken into account.
• You have a safety net. If, after placing a bet, you notice that you have made a mistake, you have time to cancel it and place a new bet.
• Live betting odds are usually higher than in the pre-match. If the bookmaker fails to react to the situation on the field in time, you will get additional benefits.
• You can watch live matches directly on the bookmaker’s website. However, it is not always available.

One of the obvious disadvantages of Live betting is the rapid change of odds. This will be inconvenient for beginners and those who have previously played mainly in pre-match.

What bets in Live should be treated with caution

• Football – on favourites or corners. Players often bet on Barcelona, United and other leaders with minimal odds. But favourites also often lose. It is also a misconception that the losing team takes fewer corners.
• Tennis – the winner is the one who chose the first set. Such bets often pay off. However, you should not bet on this outcome every time.
• Bets placed while watching a broadcast at a bookmaker’s office. Bookmakers can replay a match with a delay of up to 35 seconds on average. This is a short period of time, but it is critical for placing a bet. Also, be careful with bookmakers’ forecasts – they may be deliberately false.
• Bets without analysing the situation. Analytical information is available for each match. Without studying the details, you can choose seemingly favourable odds in Live betting. However, the reason for the attractive odds may be a player’s injury, substitution, etc. Such an event can significantly affect the outcome of the game.

Editorial advice

• Start placing bets before the match. Sometimes bookmakers move bets from the pre-match to the live match a few minutes before the start of the competition. With the right approach, such bets can be quite profitable.
• Track bets directly during the game. While watching the match on the bookmaker’s website, you can quickly make decisions about creating new bets or cancelling previous ones.
• It is safer to place Live bets on the course of the game rather than on the outcome. You can adjust your bets in the process. In the case of bets on the outcome, it is more difficult to control the situation.
• View statistics. This includes information about the results of different periods of the match, the frequency of wins, etc.
• A low coefficient is not an indicator of favourable conditions. The situation may change significantly and new leaders may emerge.
• Betting on the current account is risky. The match may end with a different score.
• Play with bonuses. Some bookmakers offer welcome packages for newcomers. With bonus funds, you can play for free. For example, the Ukrainian bookmaker Vbet gives +50% up to UAH 2,500 for the first deposit, and GGBet offers a choice of up to UAH 12,000 for sports or up to UAH 24,000 for eSports.
• Do not try to win back. If the bet is mostly losing, take a break, change your strategy, choose another sport, etc. When a player actively tries to win back, there is a risk of losing the entire budget.

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