How to Bet on the Euros
Betting on the Euros runs from one long outright bet to a full card of markets on every match. Here is how each works, with the knockout settling rules every South African bettor should know.
The main markets
- Outright winner — one team to win the tournament; see the Euros odds page.
- Group winner and to qualify — the early markets; see the group stage page.
- Match result — home win, draw or away win on a single game.
- Both teams to score — yes or no on both sides netting; see BTTS.
- Over/under goals — over or under a goal line; see over/under.
- Golden boot — the tournament-long top scorer market; see the golden boot page.
Knockout settling — the caveat
This is the one to get right. In the knockouts, standard 90-minute markets settle on the result after normal time — so if a match is level after 90 and goes to extra time or penalties, the match-result bet can settle on the draw, not on who eventually goes through. To back a side to advance whatever it takes, use the to qualify market. And in a tight game where you fancy a team but fear the draw, draw no bet refunds the stake if it ends level. You can also bet live with in-play betting as a game shifts. See the Euros guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Euros bet to start with?
The match result — backing home, draw or away on a single game. From there, both teams to score and over/under goals are simple, popular markets to add.
Does a match-result bet cover extra time?
No. Standard 90-minute markets settle on the result after normal time, so a knockout game that goes to extra time or penalties can settle on the draw. Use the 'to qualify' market to back a side to advance.