What is in-play betting?
If you prefer to sample a bit of live sporting action before deciding which way to bet, then in-play betting is for you. Essentially, in-play betting hands the power back to you as it enables you to see which way a sporting fixture is potentially going ahead of betting on a certain outcome.
So let’s say you think an in-form Manchester United side is going to beat a struggling Liverpool team but, because of the intense rivalry where anything can happen, you decide to wait to see how the game develops before betting. However, after ten minutes, you notice an unmistakable theme where the Red Devils are consistently attacking the Liverpool goal with shot after shot.
So, with your pre-game hunch now confirmed and the score at 0-0, you use the in-play betting market to back United to win. As you can see, in-play betting is a smart option for fixtures that are too close to call.
In-Play Betting Strategies for Beginners
If you’re new to live betting then it will certainly be beneficial to adopt an in-play betting strategy. To start with, have a stake in mind that you are prepared to bet live and stick to it.
Naturally, it is tempting to let yourself be blown in the winds of the ever-changing nature of live sport so it’s important to be disciplined by setting aside an allocated stake. It will also be to your advantage to keep things as simple as possible when deciding to bet on a live fixture.
For example, don’t overcomplicate matters by betting on the more obscure live markets like next to score, take a wicket, or win the next serve. Instead, focus on solid outright outcomes like winning, drawing, or losing.
If you couple this approach with pre-match research on who the favourite to win might be then you will have a good chance of netting a tidy profit. Of course, once you have got the feel of in-play betting then you can change your live betting strategy by focusing on more intricate markets. But to begin with, keep it straightforward.
Best Live Betting Strategies for expert bettors
Depending on your level of experience, in-play betting strategies do vary. If you are an expert, however, then it is all about capitalising on the live odds before they change. To do this successfully, you will have to be a knowledgeable bettor with a significant understanding of the topsy-turvy nature of live sports.
For instance, let’s say Everton takes an early 2-0 lead while playing Manchester City away from home. Granted, the live odds on winning would have swung dramatically in Everton’s favour but this can be an opportunity to earn a profit as Pep Guardiola’s men are historically famed for comebacks. With this in mind, you back the pre-game favourites City to still win, only this time at higher in-play odds.
All you have to do now is wait for City to devour the Toffees and not celebrate too loudly when the comeback mission is complete. Essentially, these live betting strategies for experts are based on the probability of the pre-match favourites still winning, even when their price has risen.
This is an approach that can be adopted for any sport, whether it is Novak Djokovic losing to a novice, Max Verstappen down the grid after a few laps, or Rory McIlroy a couple of strokes off the lead on the back nine. It is all about using the in-play prices to your advantage.
How to place an in-play bet
Placing an in-play bet with Paddy Power is easy. First, log onto the Paddy Power website and then look for the in-play betting option on the left-hand side of the home page. Once you’ve tapped on it, you will then be taken to the main in-play betting page for the site.
From here, choose which live sport you want to bet on and then select the match in question from the available options. To finish, click on the odds you want to bet on, and then you will see a virtual betting slip drop down in the right-hand corner of the page. To make your live bet official, enter the amount you would like to wager before clicking on the green banner that says ‘place bets.’
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