crickex Football Betting — Pre-Match and Live Markets All in One Place
Bet on the best football leagues and tournaments in the world through crickex. We are always here with clear odds, fast payments, and a straightforward interface.
How Football Betting Works
Football betting means predicting the outcome of a specific match or an event within it and placing a bet on that prediction. Once you create an account and deposit at crickex, you can place bets on any available match market.
For each match, crickex offers different types of markets — match winner, number of goals, handicap, and more. Each outcome has odds shown next to it, which tell you how much you will receive on your bet if that outcome occurs. Winning a bet means that specific outcome happened; if it did not, the stake is lost.
Remember, football betting is a form of entertainment. Play within your budget and bet responsibly. To learn more, read our Responsible Gaming page.
Popular Football Betting Markets
crickex offers several different market types for football betting. Below is a simple introduction to the six most commonly used markets.
Match Winner (1X2)
Bet on one of three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. This is the most common market in football.
Example: Betting on Team A to winOver/Under Goals
Bet on whether the total number of goals in the match will be above (over) or below (under) a set line.
Example: Over/Under 2.5 goalsBoth Teams to Score
Bet on whether both teams will score — yes or no. Regardless of the final score, if both teams score, "yes" wins.
Example: Both teams to score — YesHandicap Betting
The weaker team is given a virtual goal head start to even out the match. The stronger team must win by a larger margin to cover the handicap.
Example: Team A (-1) handicapCorrect Score
Predict the exact final score of the match. Higher risk, but the return is also higher if correct.
Example: Team A to win 2-1First Half Result
Bet on the result of only the first half of the match. The full-time result does not count — only the first 45 minutes.
Example: Team A leading at half time
How to Read Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
On crickex and any other sportsbook, odds may be shown in three different formats — decimal, fractional, and American. All three express the same information in different ways.
| Format | Team A Win | Team B Win (Favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 1/2 |
| American | +125 | -200 |
Example 1 — Team A Win (2.25): A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,250 if it wins (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B Win Favourite (1.50): A winning ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,500 (৳500 profit). In American format, -200 means you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100. All three formats represent the same return — only the way they are written differs.
Pre-Match Betting vs Live Betting
Pre-match betting means placing a bet before the match starts. Odds are relatively stable, so you can take your time to think through the situation before deciding. This is a good starting point for newcomers.
Live betting (in-play) continues after the match has kicked off. Odds shift with what is happening on the pitch. A goal or a red card can change the market quickly. Experience helps more in this type of betting.
Both types of betting are available on crickex. Through crickex Bet you can easily join both pre-match and live markets. If you want to bet on mobile, crickex App is also available.
Some Useful Tips for Football Betting
- Set a budget: Decide how much you are willing to spend per session before you start. Do not go beyond that limit, whether you are winning or losing.
- Focus on one market: At first, learn one market well (such as match winner). Jumping into too many markets at once increases the chance of making mistakes.
- Be aware of multi-bets: Three selections with decimal odds of 1.40 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 4.79, meaning a ৳100 stake returns ৳479 — but if even one of the three loses, the entire stake is gone.
- Do not bet on emotion after a loss: Placing a bigger bet to recover a loss is a common mistake. Make your next decision with a clear head.
- Know the rules: Before placing a bet, read crickex's Terms and Conditions so there is no confusion later.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Always backing the same team: Constantly favouring your preferred team gets in the way of objective analysis. Betting is entertainment — keep your feelings for the team separate.
- Betting without understanding odds: Do not place a bet just because the return looks large — first understand the odds and format. Decimal odds of 1.05 mean very little profit.
- Rushing in live betting: Live odds change fast. If you take too long to decide, the odds may shift — do not then place a bet on the wrong market under pressure.
- Staking your entire balance on one match: Putting all your balance on a single match is risky. Splitting it into smaller amounts across different matches keeps the entertainment going longer.
- Letting children or minors use your account: crickex is strictly for users aged 21 and above. Keep your account secure.
Get a 100% Bonus on Your First Deposit
crickex offers a 100% bonus on your first deposit, up to ৳10,000 (the bonus must be wagered 25 times). Example: deposit ৳1,000 and receive a ৳1,000 bonus, giving you a balance of ৳2,000 with a wagering requirement of ৳1,000 × 25 = ৳25,000.
The minimum deposit is just ৳200. Pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 10–45 minutes. 24/7 support in Bangla and English is always available.