Finding a football match
Open the sportsbook and choose Football. Competitions are grouped by country, with the major international tournaments listed on their own. Most people start from the top leagues, but the menu goes much deeper than that. Lower divisions, cups, women's football and youth tournaments appear when they're in season.
If you already know the team, search is faster. Type the club name and every open event for that team appears, including friendlies and cup ties.
Kick-off times depend on your time zone. Ethiopia runs on East Africa Time (UTC+3). If a kick-off looks an hour or two out, check the time zone in your account or device settings before you plan a bet around it.
Which domestic Ethiopian and regional African matches are listed depends on the calendar and on each competition's coverage. If a match isn't there, it isn't open for betting yet.
Football markets explained
The first markets on every match page are the most popular. Here's what they mean:
| Market | What you're betting on | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 (match result) | 1 = home win, X = draw, 2 = away win. | Settled on the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties don't count unless stated. |
| Double chance | Two of the three results: 1X, 12 or X2. | Lower odds, but you're covered for two results. |
| Total goals (over/under) | Whether the match has more or fewer goals than a line, such as 2.5. | A half-goal line can't land exactly on the number, so there's no refund. |
| Both teams to score | Yes if both teams score at least once. | The final score doesn't matter, only whether both teams scored. |
| Handicap | One team starts with a goal advantage or deficit. | Asian handicap lines like -0.25 split your stake across two lines and can settle as half-won or half-lost. |
| Correct score | The exact final score. | High odds because it's hard to call. |
| Half-time markets | Result or goals in the first or second half only. | Each half settles on its own. |
| Corners, cards and player markets | Corner counts, bookings or a player to score. | Check the market rules for how own goals and substitutions are handled. |
Live football betting
Once a match kicks off it moves to the live section and the odds start reacting to the game. A goal reprices almost every market at once. A red card shifts the result and goal lines. During penalties, VAR checks and goalmouth scrambles, markets are briefly suspended, which is why your slip may show Market suspended. The live betting guide covers this in detail.
Before you bet on a match
A short checklist saves most mistakes:
- Check team news: missing players move the odds.
- Confirm the kick-off time in your own time zone.
- Read what the market covers: 90 minutes, extra time, or the whole tie.
- For accumulators, remember one wrong result loses the whole bet.
- Set your stake before the match starts, not in the heat of it.
Frequently asked questions
What does 1X2 mean in football betting?
1 is a home win, X is a draw and 2 is an away win. It's settled on the result at the end of normal time.
Does extra time count in football bets?
In most markets, no. They settle on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Markets such as 'to qualify' or 'to lift the trophy' include extra time and penalties, and the market name tells you which applies.
What does over 2.5 goals mean?
The bet wins if the match has three or more goals.
Can I bet on football during the match?
Yes. Live football markets open at kick-off and update throughout the game.
Are Ethiopian league matches available?
Domestic and regional matches appear when they're open for betting. Search the team name or browse by country in the football menu.