How to Bet on Football on 1xBet: A Beginner's Guide to Every Bet Type
Last verified: November 2026
To bet on football you simply pick a game, select an outcome (that's the market), put in your stake and click confirm. If that outcome occurs you get paid out at odds on your original stake. This guide is all about how odds work, it walks you through every single type of bet using one example match and shows you exactly what to do on 1xBet (with the exact taps) so you can go and place your very first bet with complete confidence and no guesswork at all. The examples are in PKR and are written for a phone screen so you can follow along as a late night game is on.
How Football Betting Works: Odds, Stake and Return
Every football bet has three components: the odds, your stake and your return. Get to know those three and the rest is pretty straightforward.
Odds are the price of an outcome. On 1xBet they're shown in decimal form (e.g. 1.85 or 2.10). The higher the number the less likely the outcome is, the more you get if it does happen.
Your stake is the amount of money you put on the bet. Your return is the total you get back if the bet wins. The formula is straightforward: stake x odds = return.
Here's an example. You bet 500 PKR on a team to win at 2.10. If the team wins you get a return of 500 x 2.10 = 1,050 PKR. That includes your own 500 PKR so your profit is 550 PKR. If the team don't win you lose the 500 PKR stake.
Odds also indicate how likely the bookmaker thinks an outcome is. Short odds (e.g. 1.30) mean the bookmaker expects it to happen. Long odds (e.g. 6.00) mean the bookmaker thinks it's unlikely.
The bookmaker also builds in a small margin on every set of odds which is how it makes its money.
A football bet is settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time unless the market states otherwise.
Football Bet Types Explained With One Match
Every market below is settled on the same result: Team A v Team B, 2-1 (again, just an example, not a real game).
1X2 (Match Result)
The 1X2 is simple really. You pick who wins in the 90 minutes. 1 is a Team A win, X is a draw and 2 is a Team B win. With a 2-1 result a 1 would be a winner as Team A have scored the most goals. A 1 or a 2 would be a loser.
Double Chance
Double Chance covers two of the three possible outcomes in a single bet (1X - Team A win or draw, X2 - draw or Team B win or 12 - either team to win). It's a safer bet and therefore pays less than a straight selection. With a 2-1 Double Chance the 1X selection wins (Team A won), the X2 selection loses.
Draw No Bet
Draw No Bet removes the draw. You pick one team to win and if the game ends in a draw your stake is returned. With 2–1, a pick on Team A would win as there was no draw. A pick on Team B would lose. The refund only comes into play if it's a draw.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
The Over/Under 2.5 is all about the total number of goals in the match (both teams combined). Over 2.5 is the winner if there are 3 or more goals in total, Under 2.5 is the winner if there are 2 or fewer. With a 2–1 there are 3 goals in total so Over 2.5 wins and Under 2.5 loses.
Both Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is simply asking whether or not both teams scored at least once. You pick Yes or No. The actual scoreline is irrelevant, it's only about whether both teams managed to score. 2-1 is a case in point, Team A scored twice and Team B scored once so Yes is the winner and No is the loser.
Asian Handicap −0.5 and +1.5
An Asian handicap sees one side starting off with a head start or a deficit. Team A at -0.5 starts half a goal behind so they have to win. Team B at +1.5 starts one and a half goals ahead. With the score 2-1, Team A at -0.5 wins. Team B at +1.5 also wins as 1 + 1.5 is greater than 2.
Correct Score
Correct Score is you predicting the exact final score (e.g. 2-1). It's the most difficult market to win as only one score is correct. A 2-1 correct score will win. All the other score picks (1-0, 2-2 etc) will lose.
1X2 | 1 (Team A wins) | Won |
Double Chance | 1X | Won |
Draw No Bet | Team A | Won |
Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over 2.5 | Won |
Both Teams to Score | Yes | Won |
Asian Handicap | Team A −0.5 | Won |
Asian Handicap | Team B +1.5 | Won |
Correct Score | 2–1 | Won |
Single Bet or Accumulator?
A single bet is one selection on one outcome. You pick one match, one market, place your stake and the bet either wins or loses on that one outcome only. It's the simplest format and the easiest to understand.
A football accumulator (or accumulator for short) is simply a number of selections combined into one bet with the odds multiplying. All the legs have to win. If one leg loses, the whole thing is a loser.
Here's an example. Select three legs at odds of 1.50, 1.60 and 1.70. Multiply them together (1.50 x 1.60 x 1.70) to give you total odds of around 4.08. With a stake of 300 PKR that gives you a return of around 1,224 PKR (again, only if all three legs win). If two of them win and one loses you get nothing at all.
This is why accumulators look so good. The total odds increase so rapidly that a small stake can produce a very good return. The problem is of course that each additional leg is another way of losing. Three bets each of which look safe can all go wrong on one late goal.
A single bet is slower but far clearer. You know precisely what you're betting on and one mistake doesn't cost you the whole stake.
If you're new, start with singles until you get to know the markets. Once you know how the markets work you can then go on to try a small accumulator.
How to Place Your First Football Bet on 1xBet
This guide assumes you already have an account and a balance. If you haven't got one yet then you'll need to create it first (see our registration guide). Take it slowly at each stage and keep your first bet very small.
- Open Sports and select Football. You'll then see a list of leagues and matches.
- Pick a league first, then a match. Start with one you follow so you know the teams involved.
- Tap the odds on your chosen outcome (e.g. the home win) and it will appear on your bet slip.
- Choose Single. That's one selection and one bet.
- Type in your stake in PKR and check the potential return. Check the amount twice as you don't want to accidentally add an extra zero. If the odds have changed prior to you confirming then the slip will ask you to accept the new odds so you need to read the new price first.
- Tap 'Place Bet'. Only do that when you're happy with the match, the odds and the stake.
- Find the bet in Bet History. There you can see whether it's open, won or lost.
Beginner Mistakes That Cost Money
The majority of early losses are due to a few bad habits rather than bad luck. Here are five of the habits that cost beginners money and what you should do instead.
Betting on your favourite team by heart
Loving a team doesn't alter their odds. People tend to overrate their own team and overlook their own poor form. Just look at it as a neutral would and if you can't then skip it.
Long accumulators for big returns
Each extra leg is another way of losing. A ten leg accumulator may look very attractive on paper but it's very fragile indeed, one leg missing and it's all up in the air. Keep your accumulators short and treat them as a very small side bet rather than a plan.
Pursuing losses after a bad night
After a loss you're going to want to go in and win it back as quickly as possible with a bigger stake. That's how a small loss becomes a big one. Just stop for the night and come back the next match with the same budget.
Not checking team news before kick-off
Line-ups come out about an hour before the match and a missing striker or keeper can completely change the complexion of the game. The odds will move on that information so a blind bet can easily lose value. Always check the injuries and line-ups first.
Betting on leagues you never watch
You've got no idea what the odds are without knowing the teams. Stick to leagues you're familiar with, where you know the form of the teams, the players and how the teams tend to play.
FAQ
What does 1X2 mean in football betting?
1X2 is the match result market. 1 is the home team to win, X is a draw and 2 is the away team to win. You pick one of the three and it's settled on the 90 minutes plus stoppage time, not extra time.
What's the easiest football bet for a beginner?
The easiest bet by far is a single on the 1X2 market (i.e. pick the result of one match). It's a single selection with three possible outcomes so it's very straightforward. Don't touch accumulators until you've got a proper understanding of how the markets and the odds work.
Does extra time count in football bets?
Normally no. Most football markets (1X2) are settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties only count in markets that specifically state they do (e.g. To Qualify). Always check the market name and rules on the bet slip prior to confirming.
What's the minimum football bet on 1xBet?
The minimum football bet on 1xBet is low, though it will vary depending on the currency and market. The limits can also be different between pre-match and live markets and will of course vary over time. Always check the bet slip for the current minimum prior to confirming your bet.
Bet Responsibly
Betting is for adults of legal age in the country where they reside. It should be purely for entertainment and never a way of making money. Before the match day, set a budget in PKR and stick to it no matter what happens during the game. Never chase your losses in the hope of making them back. Use your deposit limits, time-outs or self-exclusion in your account settings if you want to have more control. If betting ceases to be fun then take a break and get in touch with a local support service for assistance.
