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Types of Bets on Badminton
Varieties of bets on badminton can be illustrated using the example of a match between Lakshya SEN (nineteenth in the world rankings) and LI Shi Feng (fourth in the world rankings).
- Single bet on the outcome of the match. Considering that there is no draw in badminton, this is the simplest bet for a novice bettor to understand.
- Total points. Typically, this refers to the total points scored in the match. For important matches, variations of the total points for each game and the entire match are possible. The number representing the score is the sum of all points scored by both players. The coefficients on either side of the number indicate the probability that the players will score more or fewer points in total.
- Handicap by points. The conditions of this bet are standard for badminton, similar to any sport with a large number of points, such as volleyball. In this example, a bet on Sen Lakshya with a coefficient of 1.94 will win if his lag behind the favorite is less than 4 points. This is a relatively unlikely outcome, which is reflected in the higher coefficient of the bet.
- Correct score by sets. This type of bet is characteristic of badminton due to the limited number of sets. For each player in a two-set match, there are only two possible outcomes: winning both sets and winning both sets while losing one. Thus, there are only 4 possible outcomes for this bet.
- The same situation with bets can be displayed separately for the first and second sets. Bets are offered on the winner of the first set, total score, handicap, etc.
If the match attracts more attention from fans, the betting options will be significantly wider. The range of bets may include:
- Who will score a specific number of points first among the players. Typically, the bet is placed on who will reach 10 points first;
- Race to a specified number of points. This bet is part of accumulators. It is placed on which opponent will reach 5, 10, and 15 points first and in what sequence;
- Extrapoint bet. This is a characteristic wager for badminton and other sporting events where an equal number of points at the end of the match leads to an increase in their total for victory. In this case, the bet is placed on whether the score will reach 20:20 in at least one of the sets.
Match Analysis
To increase the likelihood of making successful bets on badminton, experienced bettors suggest analyzing the following information:
- Player Level/Ranking: This method of assessing the probability of winning is standard for all types of sports, especially individual competitions. However, several additional factors need to be considered. For example, athletes ranked at the top of the rankings may not take minor tournaments as seriously — they conserve energy and try to avoid injury. Therefore, they may concede matches to opponents ranked 5–7 positions below them. A more significant gap indicates a significant difference in class;
- Match History: This is more of a psychological factor. However, as practice has shown, it has a significant influence on both the outcome of the match and the score in the game itself. It’s also important to consider where the match is taking place. Many athletes have favorite tournaments, which may not necessarily be held in their home country. For example, Lee Chong Wei is an undisputed favorite at the Malaysia Open;
- Analysis of Recent Matches: It’s important to take into account the percentage of wins both throughout the player’s career and in the current championship. Special attention should be paid to the latest matches, etc.
Betting Strategy
After analyzing all available information about the match, you can consider using one of the well-established betting strategies:
- Exact Score: This bet is placed when the class difference between the favorite and the underdog is 10–15 points. In this case, it makes sense to bet on the favorite’s victory in the games at odds of 2.0;
- Winning the First Game/Match: This bet is made when there is a clear favorite in the match but the underdog’s lag does not exceed 3–5 positions. In this case, it is advisable to bet on the favorite’s victory in the first set and in the match;
- Counterplay: This bet is made in live mode. If the underdog wins the first set, it makes sense to bet on the favorite in the second set and on their victory in the match.
In Conclusion
Badminton is not a widely known sport, so to attract attention, many bookmakers inflate the odds, creating lucrative betting opportunities. Despite its relatively low global popularity, there are plenty of online resources available, providing a wealth of information. Additionally, for key events in competitions, bookmakers offer quite extensive action lines.
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