The “Team 1 to Win” bet applies to any sport featuring two competing sides or players, such as football (soccer), hockey, volleyball, boxing, golf, chess, and others. This type of bet is not used in sports featuring multiple competitors — such as auto racing, cycling, horse racing, or athletics.
Where and how does this bet work?
The “Team 1 to Win” bet means victory for the home team in regular time. A win achieved in extra time or overtime counts as a different type of bet. In football, goals scored during added time by the referee still count toward the “Team 1 to Win” bet, as they are part of regular time.
How to best play the “Team 1 to Win” bet?
The “Team 1 to Win” bet can be approached with two main strategies — conservative and risky.
With a conservative strategy, it’s recommended to bet on the clear favorite; with a risky strategy — on the underdog.
The conservative approach allows for steady, consistent gains over time, while the risky strategy aims for rare but substantial wins.
In two-legged cup rounds or playoff stages of the Champions League and Europa League, bettors can create an accumulator of two “Team 1 to Win” bets. This significantly increases potential winnings. Favorites that secure a dominant home victory often field reserve lineups in the return leg, leading to higher unpredictability.
Win: if the home team wins by any scoreline.
Loss: if the match ends in a draw or the away team wins.
Refund: if the match is canceled or its result is annulled.
