Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines two or more selections into a single wager, where all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, often expressed in whole or half goals, reducing the chance of a draw.
- Back
- To place a bet on a specific outcome to happen, such as a team winning a match.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you create a custom bet by picking multiple outcomes from the same match into one slip.
- Bet Slip
- The electronic form on the site where you see the selections you have made and the total amount you are wagering.
- Bonus
- Extra funds credited to your account, often as a match on your deposit, subject to wagering conditions before withdrawal.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that wins if each side scores at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current score.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will finish the match without conceding any goals.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, such as a team winning or drawing.
- Enhanced Odds
- Special odds that are higher than the normal market price, offered for a limited time on selected matches.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that lets you place a bet without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned minus the stake.
- Goal Line
- A bet on whether the total goals in a match will be over or under a set number, often set at a whole figure.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of a match.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a match while it is still ongoing, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or margin that a bookmaker includes in the odds, representing the built‑in profit for the operator.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – the process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with legal regulations.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win a match, with odds reflecting the perceived chance of each side.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotional offer that refunds your stake as a free bet if your initial wager loses, up to a set amount.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily block your own account, preventing you from placing bets for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet, which determines the potential payout.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus funds before any winnings can be withdrawn.