Live betting allows you to make a profit regardless of the outcome. In this article, we will discuss strategies that can help you in live betting.

What are live bets in a bookmaker's office?
Live bets are bets made in real-time during a game. You place a live bet while the game is in progress.

How to place bets during a match
You can place a live bet in three steps:

1. Register with a bookmaker's office.
2. Deposit funds into your account and go to the live section.
3. Choose a match and a bet, enter the amount, and confirm your selection.

Live betting strategies
Let's look at four strategies for live betting in football and other sports:

1. Favorites strategy in football

Place a bet on the favorite to win the match based on the following criteria:

- The favorite is playing at home.
- The underdog is leading by one goal in the first half.
- Bookmakers offer odds of 1.60 or higher for betting on the favorite.

For example, in the match between "Liverpool" and "Bournemouth," if the away team scores in the first half and the score is 0-1, the odds for a home team win can go up to 2.00. If you bet 1000 rubles on "Liverpool" at odds of 2.00, the payout in case of a home team win will be 2000 rubles: 1000 x 2.00.

2. Period totals strategy in hockey

This strategy involves increasing the bet amount after a loss. One successful bet should cover the previous losses. Such bets are called "doubling" in a bookmaker's office.

Place a bet on the total number of goals over 1.5 in the first period of an NHL match. If it loses, place a bet on Over 1.5 in the second and third periods before a successful bet is achieved. If you have three consecutive losses, move on to the next match.

The odds for total goals over 1.5 in the first period are around 1.65-1.95, in the second period 1.40-1.70, and in the third period 1.35-1.65.

Calculate the bet amount using the formula:

(bet amount) = (sum of previous losses + desired profit) / (odds - 1)

For example, if your bankroll is 10,000 rubles and your desired profit is 500 rubles, your betting table might look like this:

Bet Amount Odds Result Bankroll
625 1.80 Loss 9375
2046 1.55 Loss 7329
6342 1.50 Win 10,500

3. Quarters strategy in basketball

Take the underdog's victory in the first quarter of an NBA game. If it loses, bet on the underdog in the following quarters, increasing the bet amount using the doubling strategy. If you have four consecutive losses, move on to another match.

For example, if your bankroll is 15,000 rubles and your desired profit is 1500 rubles, your betting table might look like this:

Bet Amount Odds Result Bankroll
1305 2.15 Loss 13,695
2158 2.30 Loss 11,537
4136 2.20 Win 16,500

4. Hedging bets in live betting

Hedging in live betting means placing a bet on the opposite outcome of your previous bet.

Hedge your bets in live betting to reduce losses or guarantee a profit. Let's look at both cases:

For example, in the match between "Zenit

" and "Lokomotiv," you bet 1000 rubles on the home team to win at odds of 1.80. After the first half ends in a 1-1 draw, you place 1000 rubles on X2 for the away team at odds of 1.75, which means a draw or "Lokomotiv" win.

If "Zenit" wins, you will receive 1800 rubles: 1000 x 1.80. In all other cases, you will receive 1750 rubles: 1000 x 1.75. With a total bet amount of 2000 rubles, you will be at a loss, but you will reduce the potential losses from an unsuccessful outcome.

Let's imagine in the match between "Spartak" and "Krasnodar," you bet 1500 rubles on the total goals under 1.5 at odds of 2.60. After the first half ends with a 0-0 score, you place 1500 rubles on the total goals over 1.5 at odds of 2.45.

If there are two or more goals, you will receive 3675 rubles: 1500 x 2.45. In the other case, the payout will be 3900 rubles: 1500 x 2.60. With a total bet amount of 3000 rubles, you will be in profit regardless of the outcome.

When playing live bets, you can catch high odds, but be cautious. You need to make decisions very quickly, and the score in the match can change at any moment. To increase your chances of making a profit, use one or several strategies.