Top 9 Sports Betting Mistakes to Avoid

Is your sports betting account in the red? Are you tired of losing narrowly? Do you feel that the game isn't fair? What if you're making mistakes without even realizing it? Here are some common sports betting mistakes to avoid, so you can turn your account into the green!

Sports betting is a multi-factorial game. Knowledge, planning, and strategy are the keys to winning, with an essential dose of luck.

Sometimes, you will win, and sometimes, you will lose, but what is important is that you do not reduce your chances of winning by your own mistakes.

In this blog post, we present the most common sports betting mistakes, according to the opinions of betting experts and long-time players who know a few things about sports betting.

Bankroll management

This is the most important item on the list, and I wanted to start with it.

Before committing to sports betting, it is essential to determine your budget. While casual bettors see sports betting as entertainment and an opportunity to earn money, understanding sports betting as a serious business requires detailed and precise planning, which always starts from the Bankroll.

Do not go all-in by any means, start slowly and be responsible.

With a responsible bankroll, you will ensure:

• The safety of your existence - an absolute priority
• Making better and more calculated decisions regarding gains and losses
• You will chase your losses less
• Reduce the number of emotional decisions that are by no means a good thing
• You won't bet too much in one match or parlay

Bankroll management is, therefore, financial management.

If, for example, you set aside 1,000 USDT for betting, then you should also determine the percentage of the total budget you want to play and your maximum.

If you bet 3%, for example, a 30 USDT bet is an excellent bankroll method that should bring steady growth.

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Betting without Research

If you are a beginner, research and bankroll management are where you should start your betting adventure.

The gut feeling is a great thing, and in the world of sports betting, you should support it, but only with additional analysis.

When you have a feeling, look at the statistics, analyse, see the form, and then place the bet.

Data such as injuries, the historical head-to-head between the two clubs and the playing styles of the managers are just some of the factors that should be researched before placing a bet.

Research helps increase your chances of winning.

Luck will always be a factor, but with good research, you will have a complete picture of what you are betting on.

And remember, favourites don't always win! Use to your advantage the mistakes made by market providers!

Betting without Strategy

Before you place your first bet, you should have a defined betting strategy. We wrote about football betting strategies in a separate blog.

You need to know which markets to bet on and which to avoid, whether it's a single bet or an accumulator, pre-play or in-play

Use the time to create a better strategy that suits your budget and play style.

Not considering Value Betting

If you are new to the term "Value Betting", here's a quick explanation.

Value betting is a strategy that focuses on choosing a bet more likely to happen than the odds offered by the bookmaker.

The goal is, therefore, to take advantage of the bookmakers' misjudgment, whether it is an overestimated or underestimated odds. Thus, you can achieve long-term as well as short-term profit.

This can be a challenging concept to understand and is often used by more experienced bettors, but it is vital to be familiar with it from the start, as it can increase your chances of winning.

Chasing losses

Nobody wants to lose, but the truth is that it happens and is inevitable, even with the most experienced bettors, professional players, and tipsters.

Any loss, small or large, leads to the desire to recover it quickly. This is referred to in the betting community as chasing a loss, and it can lead to negative consequences for your balance.

Losing bets that should win what you have already lost leads to additional losses.

Of course, this is not the case if you chase a loss with adequate research of individual matches, but reacting without a plan and research will rarely benefit your betting account.

Unrealistic Expectations

With all the research, knowledge and preparation, sports betting is still based on part of luck, after all, like everything in life.

For example, if you play a team you think is the favourite, and then they get a red card early in the match and don't win, it's not so much a bad decision as a lack of luck that changes the course of the game.

Such moments are often the trigger for making some betting mistakes, and the next one on the list of sports betting mistakes to avoid we will focus on is unrealistic expectations.

Do not start your betting adventure expecting to make big money quickly. Although we have examples of people with small stakes hitting tens or hundreds of thousands, it usually doesn't work out that way.

The get-rich-quick approach is dangerous and creates unnecessary pressure, leading to poorer decisions and losses.

High expectations reduce enjoyment, and betting should first be fun and a game, and then an opportunity for an additional source of income.

Backing your favourite team

"You can change your wife, your politics, your religion, but never, never can you change your favourite football team." - Eric Cantona.

This statement by Eric Cantona speaks volumes about fans' love for their favourite team, regardless of the sport we are discussing.

That love shouldn't transfer to betting, though, and is regarded by one of the most common betting mistakes. If your team is struggling and is on a losing streak, avoid wagering on them. Passion and love often cloud judgment.

You don't have to play against your favourite team if it is struggling, of course, but it's best to avoid that market altogether until things improve or simply separate your love for your beloved club and betting.

Placing Too Many Wagers

One of the common mistakes that experts point out is the belief that you can be an expert in more than one sport.

Although your knowledge can cover multiple sports, which is commendable, betting experiences have shown that focusing on one sport, league, or even team is ideal.

A cocktail of sports on a parlay rarely turns out to be a winning combination, given that each sport is a story and has unique betting options. Experts advise to always stick to one sport in which you will be well acquainted and do your research before betting.

Influenced by "Experts"

Speaking of experts, following experts can be hazardous, even if you are begginer.

Every sport has a wide range of experts who offer free or paid analysis, make predictions and provide other "expert" info.

Always keep a few things in mind. First, they are not psychic, so take whatever you read with a grain of salt and analyse it.

Second, no experts can guarantee the outcome 100%, whether a match or a race.

This does not mean that you do not consider the experts. However, make sure to:

• Find credible experts
• Check their previous posts
• Ideally, follow them for a long time
• Always analyze what the experts have to say
• Decide according to your feelings and research

Other common sports betting mistakes

Based on the common mistakes we encountered in previous experiences, you should be aware and sober when betting. You should never bet under the influence of alcohol or other substances because you will certainly not make a good and correct decision.

Avoid combining accumulators or parlays; stick to fewer selections or single bets.

Bet on logic and research, not impulse.

Follow the changes in odds because they show tendencies among players, but they can also signal problems in the clubs or organizations.

Never be overconfident. Be careful, do your research and make the right decisions. Don't bet just to bet. Always have a plan; if there is no offer for the markets you specialize in, wait for another day.

Feel free to use cash-out. If the team you're waiting for is leading but needs to play better, cashing out will reduce your winnings, but if you choose not to cash out, there may be no winnings at all.

Remember, a calm and cool head, sound research, and responsible bankroll management are just some of the basics that will help you not to be on the negative side of sports betting.