How to Bet on the Premiership
Betting on the Premiership runs from one long outright bet to a full card of markets on every match. Here is how each works, with the South African angle in mind.
The main markets
- Outright winner — one club to win the title; see the Premiership odds page.
- Match result — the winner of a single game, with a draw priced as well.
- Handicap — a points start or deficit to level the contest; see handicap betting.
- Total points — over or under a line on the combined score; see over/under.
- Winning margin and top try scorer — the latter running the whole season.
- To qualify — in the play-offs, which side advances, including extra time.
The close-margins angle
Because the Premiership is so tightly contested, the handicap is the most useful market — a few points either way decides plenty of games, so the points start regularly swings a bet. An accumulator across the round's favourites is popular but risky in such an even league — one upset and it is gone. Run a market live with in-play betting if you want to see how a game settles. See the Premiership guide for the full picture and the Premiership predictions page for our take.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Premiership bet to start with?
The match result — simply backing the winner of a single game. From there, the handicap adds value, especially given how close the margins are in this league.
Can I bet during a Premiership match?
Yes. Live, in-play betting runs through each game at shifting odds, so you can back a comeback or a tightening margin as it happens.