Football betting is not only about the outcome of the match or the number of goals, but also has unique side bets that attract a large number of players. Among them, betting on cards, where you predict the number of yellow and red cards issued, has become a popular choice thanks to its excitement and high winning chances. Join PHWIN to discover everything you need to know about card betting!
What is Betting on Cards?
Card betting, also known as Total Bookings, is a type of side bet in football betting on the number of yellow and red cards drawn in the match. Unlike bets based on the score or win-lose results, card betting focuses on foul behavior and how the referee runs the match.
Yellow card: Counts 1 point.
Red card: Counts 2 points.
Betting result: Total number of card points in the match or each half.
Card betting is attractive because:
- Does not depend on the match result.
- Easy to predict if you understand the playing style, the match history of the team, and the referee.
- Suitable for tense matches of a decisive nature.
- Thanks to this interesting nature, card betting is increasingly attracting many players, especially those who love the drama in betting.
Types of Betting on Cards
Card Betting – Asian Handicap
Asian card betting is a variation of Handicap betting, where players bet based on the handicap rate given by the bookmaker:
The upper team: The team is assessed as more likely to receive fewer cards.
The lower team: The team is more likely to receive more cards.
This bet usually has 2 forms:
1st Half (HT): Only the number of cards in the first half is counted.
Full Match (FT): Counts the number of cards in the entire match.
Over/Under Card Betting
Over/Under betting based on cards, denoted Over/Under (O/U), is used to predict the total number of cards that both teams receive in the match:
Over: The actual total number of cards is greater than the bookmaker’s bet.
Under: The actual total number of cards is less than the bookmaker’s bet.
For example, the bookmaker offers an over/under of 4.5 cards. If the match has 5 cards, the Over bet wins. If there are only 4 cards, the Under bet wins.
Card Handicap
A card handicap is also a popular variation, where players bet on which team will receive more or fewer cards based on the handicap offered by the bookmaker. The result is based on the total number of cards (yellow cards 1 point, red cards 2 points).
For example, Team A gives Team B 2 cards. If Team A receives 6 cards and Team B receives 3 cards, the bettor on Team A wins because Team A exceeds the handicap.
Effective Betting on Cards Experience
Card betting is not only based on luck but also requires careful analysis. Here are some useful betting strategies on cards to help you increase your winning rate:
- Review Results of Previous Matches: Analyze the history of the two teams’ head-to-head matches to understand their playing styles. Look at the two teams’ recent matches to predict their tendency to receive cards.
- Understand the Gameplay: Important matches, such as finals or promotion matches, are more likely to have more cards due to the tense nature. Friendly matches are often less likely to have cards due to the lack of pressure.
- Understand the Team’s Playing Style: Teams that play aggressively or commit frequent fouls are more likely to receive cards. Teams with defensive counter-attacking tactics often put a lot of pressure on, leading to a higher chance of receiving cards.
- Watch the Referees: Some referees tend to give out cards more often. Studying the referee’s officiating history can give you a big advantage.
- Betting In-Play: Watching the actual game play helps you make more accurate predictions, especially with bets like first or last card.