Betting help needed for the match

[treesgoping]

I am a complete betting novice but would like to put a bet on England tonight. From what I can gather if I put a tenner on England I win £25 but if I put a tenner on Italy I win £33. What is to stop me from putting a tenner on both and being quids in either way? I feel I must be being very dense here!

There's nothing to stop you doing that but it takes away from the fun of the gamble.

There might be a draw

Bets are usually settled according to the result at ninety minutes. You'd need to cover the possibility of a draw also. You could also place a bet on a team to win, or not win, but that's going to be much more complex.

@TWSAES

There might be a draw

There can't be a draw in a final.

There will be extra time, penalties. Someone will win.

Or do I not get how it works with betting

Not possible to draw

There will be extra time, penalties. Someone will win.

That would be the "To win the trophy" category. Bets as standard are settled according to the result at the end of ninety minutes.

Those bets will be for 90 minutes tho8gh

If it's a draw at 90 minutes then you'd win nothing

"Not possible to draw"

In betting terms it is.

Have a look at the match specials on the bookies website. They are usually a bit more interesting than a straight win or draw bet. Odds are much higher on those too so your win - if you win - can be substantial. Just obviously be prepared to lose whatever you bet.

Thanks everyone. I had no idea it was based on 90 minutes and I think its highly likely to go to extra time at least. If it does, I owe you all a drink
with the money I've saved.

@Ginisatonic

Have a look at the match specials on the bookies website. They are usually a bit more interesting than a straight win or draw bet. Odds are much higher on those too so your win - if you win - can be substantial. Just obviously be prepared to lose whatever you bet.

Thanks Gin. I had a look at William Hill and they are offering 8/1 on Italy Over 4 Shots On Target & England Over 5 Shots On Target I'm very tempted. What do you think?

Treesgoping. It’s very possible this would pay out. Just remember the odds are against you. But provided you’re happy to lose then it adds interest to the game.

It is possible to draw. Betting on one team to win with a Bookie will only count for the 90 mins of a match (plus added time). It is quite possible for it to be a 0-0 draw and then extra time would be played. which the bet would not cover.