Football is a multifaceted sport, and as such, the types of bets you can place on it also vary significantly. And although every punter has his own preferred betting market of choice, there are some that are risky and some that are safe. Today, we are going to tell you about the safest types of stakes available on the betting sites in Nigeria. Their advantages, profitability, and much more.

The first thing you have got to understand is that safe bets will not be the most profitable. In the world of wagering, risk is the name of the game, and since you are lowering said risk, your reward will be lowered accordingly. It is not a bad thing, though. Remember, the turtle wins the race, and you are probably going to be better off than someone who stakes on higher odds.

Let us further discuss which bets are exactly the safest. They are placed in no particular order, but we still advise you to approach this whole betting business step by step.

Singles

They are the simplest betting types there are. Basically, you choose a game and select which team you want to place a wager on. It is probably the best bet you can make as a beginner. It is also incredibly safe because of its simplicity, so much so that if you are just starting out, this type of bet should be the one on which you wager almost exclusively. Just stick to it for a while; it is, after all, the baby’s first bet.

And, if you really want to crank up the safety precautions, you should try betting on the teams that are most likely to win. Yes, you will gain less, but as we have said before, it will be way safer. Taking on higher odds with this type of bet, on the other hand, is statistically safe. So, you will not really gain much from taking this one extra step.

Double Chance

This type of bet is widely considered the most safe. It has the lowest potential risk involved and is probably your best chance to actually profit from a wager.

The main advantage of a double chance bet is the fact that it is actually harder to lose on it than to win. You will have to choose one of three outcomes. One team wins or draws, another wins or draws, and both teams win. Just put your money on the third option and the probability of winning becomes greater than that of a loss. Draws, after all, are not very likely to happen. Although, if this does occur, it is not the end of the world. Don’t worry, it’s only one bet after all.

The only downside is that double chances are most often offered in big competitions like the Champions League. But on the other hand, it is probably for the best since these are the games in which a landslide in one’s team’s favor is highly unlikely and the uncertainty reaches its peak.

Over/under

It is a bet which presents the punter with a choice whether the total score in a given game will be higher or lower than the bookmaker’s prediction.

For example, a sportsbook says that the total score will amount to 5. You bet that it will be more or less than 5. If it is indeed less, you win. If it is, let’s say, 6 – you lose. If it is exactly 5, you also lose.

So why is it safe? Well, there is no spread or handicap. You are not reliant on the team or the players’ performance. That simplicity is what makes the wager so attractive. It is, however, also kind of deceiving. Out of all the presented betting options, this one is the one that is most unreliable. It is highly dependent on variants such as bookies’ honesty and their ability to make accurate predictions. And generally speaking, the more variables a particular wager type presents, the less safe it is.

In Conclusion

Betting is always a risky endeavor, even if you are using the methods listed above. You are bound to lose a couple. Do not panic. After all, it is just part of the process. As you develop your skills and grow as a punter, you will gain enough experience to almost always make the correct predictions. At this moment, you should realize that the methods laid down in this article are merely the training wheels. Use them while you have to, but do not be afraid to take some risks later down the line.

You should always remember that there are no feelings in business. Bet with your brain, not your heart. Try analyzing teams, picking the ones that are statistically the best, and trying to learn some probability theory. It will most definitely help.