Before you even get to put money down, YesPlay shows you everything you need to know about live soccer. You see the time left in the match, the score, and different markets like 1×2, Total, and Handicap. Remember, betting on live soccer is about watching the clock just as much as it’s about the teams.
That’s where many punters mess up. A goal scored in added time counts toward the final result of the match, but a goal scored in extra time won’t. That difference can make or break your chances to win big.
The 90 trap
For soccer, YesPlay rules say that normal time, full time and 90 minutes means the score when the ref blows the final whistle, with extra time counting for nothing. If you bet R41 on a 1×2 at 2.12, you’re betting on the result at the end of normal time.
This rule is important during live matches because you see changes happening on the screen at any given moment. A team might be drawing 1-1 in the 88th minute and you might see that the payout looks lekker, but you have to keep in mind that your bet is still a “full time” bet. And if the score stays the same and goes into extra time, then that is considered a different bet type. If you’re planning to bet on live soccer, you can always check out soccer results with YesPlay. Make sure to really read the fine print before you bet, especially around cups and knockout matches.
Check the whistle
Before you make a live soccer bet on YesPlay, here’s a quick checklist:
- 1×2 means: 1 is Home team, X is Draw, and 2 is Away team. Keep in mind that it only count for when the regular game time that includes injury time.
- Total and handicap bets might get cancelled if the game is stopped early, and the final score wasn’t already decided.
- First-half bets are based on what happens before the half-time whistle. If the game gets stopped before that whistle, those bets might not count.
- Cards given after the ref blows the final whistle don’t count. Cards in the half-time break can count towards the match totals, but they don’t count for bets on each half.
- Keep in mind that if you bet on which team you think will advance or lift that cup, you might need wait until extra time or penalties for your bet to be settled.
- If you’re about to cash out your ticket but the match clock says 90+, take a deep breath and wait a little longer. There will likely be another goal scored any second.
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