How to Bet on the Nedbank Cup
Betting on the Nedbank Cup runs from one long outright to a full card of markets on every tie — with one settling rule that matters in a win-or-go-home knockout. Here is how it all works.
The main markets
- Outright winner — one club to win the cup; see the Nedbank Cup odds page.
- Match result (1X2) — home, draw or away over 90 minutes.
- Handicap — points start on a mismatch; see handicap betting.
- Over/under goals — over or under a goals line; see over/under betting.
- Both teams to score — will both sides find the net; see BTTS.
- Draw no bet — your stake is returned if it ends level; see draw no bet.
The single-game settling caveat and handicaps
One rule trips up new bettors. A cup tie is win-or-go-home, so if it is level after 90 minutes it goes to extra time and, if needed, penalties — but standard markets like 1X2 and over/under usually settle on the 90-minute result only, not the shoot-out. So a 'draw' can stand even though one club progresses; for the result over the full tie, look for the 'to qualify' market. A draw no bet softens a tight tie, and on a lopsided draw a handicap gives you a price on a heavy favourite or points to the underdog. See the giant-killers page for the underdog side, and the Nedbank Cup guide for the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Nedbank Cup bet to start with?
The match result — backing home, draw or away over 90 minutes. From there, over/under goals and both teams to score are simple, popular next steps.
Does my Nedbank Cup match bet count extra time and penalties?
Usually no. Standard markets like 1X2 and over/under settle on the 90-minute result, so a level score can stand even if a club then wins in extra time or on penalties. Use the 'to qualify' market for the full tie.