Football Betting in Ireland - VivatBet

From the Premier League and Champions League to the Ireland Premier Division and the top leagues across the globe, football captivates the world. And when it comes to football betting, you will find everything you need right here at VivatBet. You can bet on the outright winner of leagues and tournaments, place a wager on individual matches, and even back your favourite player in the race for the Golden Boot.

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Understanding Football Odds

We bring you competitive online football odds and comprehensive markets for all the biggest matches from the world's top competitions, with live in-play weekend football betting odds, football spread betting and other options.

All our football odds are displayed as fractional odds. For example, Manchester City could be at 2/1 to beat Manchester United in the derby. A €10 bet on City would result in €20 winnings, plus your original €10 stake back for a total return of €30. Once you’ve placed a few bets, understanding the odds becomes intuitive, helping you compare potential winnings. Our helpful betting calculator is a great tool to understand odds and plan your football bets.

Football odds today can change in an instant – it only takes a second to score a goal. They fluctuate regularly right up until kick-off and are influenced by team news, such as the return or injury of a key player, recent form or even off-pitch events.

Betting trends also impact the odds. If many customers back a certain result, the odds for that outcome will likely shorten in order to manage risk.

The best football betting markets

With so many football betting markets to choose from, the best one for you depends on your strategy.

The simplest bets are the match outcome (1X2) and the correct score. You can also bet on half-time scores. Goal scorer markets are hugely popular, allowing you to wager on a particular player to score at any time or to score the first goal.

Other popular match odds include:

Both Teams To Score (BTTS): A bet on whether both teams will find the net.
The BTTS bet offers two possible outcomes:
‘Both teams to score – Yes’ (BTTS Yes) – both teams score at least one goal in regular time (90 minutes plus added time). The bet will be successful regardless of the score, as long as both teams have scored (1:1, 2:1, 3:2, etc.).
‘Both teams to score - No’ (BTTS No) - at least one team does not score. This includes outcomes where one team does not concede (1:0, 2:0, 3:0) or where the match ends in a goalless draw (0:0).
Total cards: A wager on the number of yellow or red cards in a match.
Total corners: Betting on how many corners will be taken.
Goal time: Predicting the exact minute of the first, last, or next goal.
Handicap betting: This gives the favourite a virtual deficit and the underdog an advantage. The favourite may start at -1, meaning they must win by two clear goals for the bet to succeed.

Football betting also includes outright betting markets. This is where you can bet on teams winning titles, such as Manchester City winning the Premier League or Real Madrid claiming the Champions League. We also offer outright betting on relegation, European qualification and play-off winners.

If you enjoy betting on multiple matches, you can place doubles, trebles and accumulator bets. An accumulator ('acca') involves betting on four or more selections, all of which need to win for the bet to pay out.

Top Football Competitions to Bet On

At VivatBet, we offer extensive coverage, with Premier League betting odds, as well as odds for the Championship, League One, League Two, the FA Cup, the Ireland Premier Division, and the League Cup.

We provide competitive football odds for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Nations League, World Cup, and all major international tournaments. You can also bet on other top European leagues like La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.

Bet on the Premier League

The Premier League is the world's most-watched league, full of international superstars and dramatic moments. We offer comprehensive betting markets for all 380 matches each season, including live in-play options. Outright EPL betting lets you wager on the title winner, a top-four finish or relegation.

Bet on the Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football. At VivatBet, you can bet on every match, from the group stage to the final, and back the team you think will win.

Bet on the FA Cup

The FA Cup is famous for its giant-killings and drama. We offer match odds for every game, including correct score and handicap betting, as well as outright winner markets.

Bet on International Football

From the World Cup and the European Championships to the Copa América and the Africa Cup of Nations, international tournaments capture global attention. We provide comprehensive football betting markets for all of these events.

Live In-Play football betting

Live in-play football betting allows you to bet on a match as it happens. You can bet on the next goal, the final score or the next player to be booked. The in-play odds are constantly updated based on what's happening on the pitch.

Our expert football betting tips

Stay ahead of the game with our fantastic football betting tips from the experts. Whether it's the Champions League final, a Premier League showdown or a major international tournament, our blog provides insights to help you make informed bets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read Football betting odds?

All our football odds are displayed as fractions. For example, if Everton is at 4/1 to win, a €10 bet would return €40 in winnings plus your €10 stake, for a total of €50.

Where can I find the best Football betting odds?

You'll find competitive football betting odds right here at VivatBet. We offer comprehensive markets for all top competitions, from the Premier League and Champions League to the World Cup.

What is a common bet in Football?

A very common bet is an outright winner bet for a tournament. For individual matches, popular bets include the match outcome (1X2) and Both Teams To Score (BTTS).

What is handicap betting in Football?

Handicap betting gives the favourite a virtual disadvantage and the underdog an advantage. For example, a favourite with a -1 handicap must win by at least two goals for your bet to succeed. You bet on one team to cover the handicap, not both.