Stats like passing percentage, number of tackles per game, and similar aren’t the main topic of interest of an average soccer fan. Still, for professional handicappers, statistics are everything. With enough information, you can make big money in the betting world. We’re not just talking about using statistics to gauge teams’ chances; we’re also talking about soccer stats betting.
Stats Betting in Soccer Explained
Soccer stats betting is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of betting on the outcome of the game, you put your money on a certain statistic. Luckily for you, in the game of soccer, there are plenty of stats!
First of all, there are those soccer stats that are focused on a player. We’re talking things like the number of passes made by a player, the number of tackles made by a player, the number of saves made by a goalkeeper, and so on.
Then, there are also soccer stats centered around a team’s performance. We’re talking things like the number of shots on the goal made by a team, the total number of corners, the total number of cards, and so on. You can bet on all these things!
Examples of Soccer Stats Bets
Soccer stats betting is not a too common sight in online sportsbooks, but there are some that have these sorts of bets in the offer. A much easier way to bet on soccer stats is to find sportsbooks that deal with proposition bets and pitch them your ideas. If you don’t have any ideas in your mind, here are some examples of soccer stats bets that may inspire you.
Totals Over/Under
- Total corners in the game – Over 9.5
- Red + yellow cards in the game – Under 5.5
- Total free kicks in the game – Over 10.5
- Substitutions made by both sides – Under 5.5
- Total stoppage time – Over 5 minutes
Team Performance
- Manchester City shots on target – 10 shots
- Chelsea vs Arsenal – Most shots on target Chelsea
- Real Madrid total passes – Over 690.5
- Manchester United offsides – 10 offsides
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen total saves – 3