1x2 Betting Explained (2023)

Understanding 1X2 Betting in Ghana 

Ghanaian players have a different approach to betting and their preferences depend on their expertise and understanding of the best approaches to analyzing markets and making predictions. One of the most popular approaches to betting is 1X2 betting. This bet is the most popular because it is most easily understandable and doable. Under this bet, players only need to make straightforward predictions and subsequent selections about a bet or match event. This bet has more than one approach to making a selection. As the name suggests, there are three layers, including 1, X, and 2. Players choose the home team to win, the match ending in a draw, or the away team winning. 1 represents a win for the home team whereas X represents a draw as the full-time result. 2 represents a win for the away team. As a player, you choose either of the three options and when the result goes according to your selection, you win money based on the odds assigned to the option. 

1X2 Betting types

1X2 betting has various types, constituting specific rules that you should follow to win. Football is the most popular sport in Ghana applying these betting types, therefore, understanding these approaches would enhance your betting techniques and chances of winning. 

1X2 first half 

In 1X2 betting, this type of bet focuses on the outcome of the first half of a match. The bet is solely applicable for the first half, therefore, when the game is canceled, postponed, or stopped in the second half, the results are valid because the teams will have played the full first half. Unlike normal bets that target the full game, this one is only valid for the first half; therefore, you should be careful when selecting this type of a t to ensure that your intention is to predict the results of the first half. When you select 1, it means that the home team should be ahead in terms of points or goals scored at halftime. When you select X, the game should have an equal score for both teams by half time and the 2 selection identifies that the game should be in favor of the away team at halftime. 

1X2 second half 

This betting type resembles the 1X2 first option in that both are applicable for one-half of the game. The difference arises in that the 1X2 second-half option solely focuses on the second half of a match. The results of the first half play no part in the outcome of the bet because the second half is treated as an independent contest between the teams playing against each other. The points accumulated or goals scored are only considered based on the second half, therefore, in case a game is abandoned or postponed, your bet is voided. Furthermore, this bet does not include extra time after the second half. When a player selects 1 as their preferred option, the home side must have scored more goals than the away side in the second half. On the other hand, when the bettor identifies X as their preferred option, the second half should have both teams with an equal score for the bet to go through as a win for the player. Lastly, the 2 option points to the away team having more goals in the second half than the home team. Always be keen to base your analysis on the likely result of the second half to make the right selection and win. 

1X2 Handicap 

The 1X2 handicap betting is the most complex of the three 1X2 betting types. However, when you master and understand the basics of this approach, betting on your preferred outcome becomes a walk in the park. In handicap betting, betting operators level the playing field between two teams that are unevenly matched. A virtual advantage is awarded to the weaker side and a virtual disadvantage is given to the stronger team. Therefore, you stand a higher chance of winning the bet when betting on the weaker side. Nonetheless, the odds are normally less when going for the advantaged team and the disadvantaged team has relatively increased odds depending on the goal advantage awarded or deducted. 

The 1X2 handicap betting is therefore applicable to games where one team overpowers another. You can therefore factor in the goals or points to determine the full-time result. For instance, if you decide to bet on Manchester United against Manchester City, the bookies may assert that Manchester City is superior to Manchester United. However, you can use the handicap option to bet on Manchester United. A handicap would therefore be the goals awarded to Manchester United, which are then added to the final score to determine whether the match ended in a win or draw in favor of the bettor. Consequently, the handicap is factored into the final score to determine which team has won based on the handicapped result. Nevertheless, there are negative and positive sides to this betting type. The benefits are that you skew the result of the match to your advantage, however, the downside is that the odds are reduced significantly when you play the handicap to your advantage. 

Popular Sports to Stake 1x2 Betting on

There are various sports where you can use the 1X2 betting option, however, the most popular ones you can explore are football, rugby, ice hockey, and basketball.  

• Football - Football is the most popular sport in Ghana. It also attracts a large number of bettors because Ghanaians love to add betting to the excitement and thrill of supporting their teams. Football has two halves, with two teams playing against one another. The main results are a win for the home and away side, or a draw. Therefore, this type of bet is best applicable because you can focus on the whole game, the first half or second half. You can also use the handicap option to increase your chances of winning the bet. 
• Rugby - 1x2 betting is also applicable in rugby games because two teams are contesting and there can either be a draw or a win for either team. Nonetheless, a closer look at the odds will reveal that a draw is awarded higher odds than the home and away wins. This is because draws are rare in rugby games. There are a variety of different ways to score, and different values are awarded to various types of scores. It is therefore highly unlikely that both teams will score in a similar fashion to eventually end up in a draw. It is therefore important to observe this factor before embarking on a rugby betting spree using 1X2 betting. 
• Ice hockey -A regular ice hockey game has 3 periods where players play for twenty minutes in every period. The 1X2 bet full-time or 1X2 bet handicap is therefore the most applicable in this game. Ice hockey is a complex game, mirrored by how unpredictable the results are, however, 1X2 betting makes it more possible for you to win, should you go for the sport as a preferred area for betting. You can also use the 1X2 bet and apply it to every period, which can be relatively complex unless you understand the sport and the strengths of the teams playing. The 1X2 handicap betting is therefore the most applicable option to increase your chances of winning. 
• Basketball -Basketball is another sport with two teams involved, meaning that the 1X2 bet is a plausible choice for bettors. Unlike football, you can barely find a basketball game that ends in a draw; therefore, it is important to understand the sport and conduct background checks to determine how most matches end before picking a favorite option. 

1X2 Betting Tips 

1X2 betting has finer details that players ought to understand before using the option as a means to make easy money. The following tips will guide you through your quest of exploring this betting type: 

Do not focus on football alone

Many Ghanaians love football, making it likely that they would focus more on football. Try and explore other sporting events that offer this type of bet, to increase your chances of winning from a variety of events. You may find that other sporting events are more straightforward to win than football. 

Follow up on the teams you intend to bet on

This betting type is very specific as you put your confidence in a team to win. Therefore, this cannot be done blindly, without understanding the form a team is in, and the team’s likelihood to win. Remember, odds may be misleading therefore, a little background check and know-how will guide you on which team and which selections to identify when betting. 

Make use of the 1X2 handicap betting 

When you feel unsure of the result you wish to choose, but have relative confidence in your team, the handicap bet will skew the result to your advantage because you will have awarded yourself a score or scores, based on your selection. Despite the odds being less, it would be better than losing the bet. 

Ensure that you understand the type of bet before making a selection

The first half and second half 1X2 bet may sometimes be confusing because a bettor may select them without much consideration. Players should factor in that such bets are only valid for a specific period, therefore, the teams identified should match the predictions to avoid unnecessary losses. Establish a betting pattern and determine whether the team scores more in the first half or second half and determine which period the team is likely to win. 

Pay attention to betting bonuses

Most betting operators target this betting type when issuing bonuses to existing and new players. Ensure that you pounce on the opportunity and use your expertise to make as much profit as you can using the available bonuses whenever they are awarded to you. 

How to Read 1X2 Odds

Since the 1x2 bet is the most popular bet in applicable sporting events, the odds are normally labeled below the specific outcome. That is, under 1 is the odds for the outcome of a home win, the same applies to X and 2. Ghanian operators majorly use decimal odds, therefore it should not be difficult to identify them under this type of betting. The higher the odds, the lesser the probability of the outcome, therefore, under every possible outcome you will see a certain number of odds that project the amount that you may win when identifying the result.