Betting on sport and in particular football matches has come a long way in recent years.
There are a plethora of different markets you can bet on and thus, plenty of information you need to know when a placing bet.
For the experienced punters, winning a bet is not just luck.
A lot of research goes into placing a bet.
Whether it be on a team winning a match, or which player will score first or even which player could be given a red card.
With the right research and preparation, like anything, you can reap the rewards.
There are over seven million points of data that can be collected in any 10 minutes of a football match, ranging from the conditions of the pitch or the player, to the impact of the crowd on a game.
Researching which team plays well at home or which team wins more often than not on the road is a great place to start when placing a bet on football.
The crowd can have an influence not only on the players but also on the referees.
In test conditions, referees award 15.5% fewer fouls against the home team.
So remember next time you place a bet, there are far more variables that can decide a match than you probably initially though, so place your bets wisely.
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