Football Rules: Penalties/Cards


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Penalty Awarded and Scored or Missed

Market description: Predict a penalty to be awarded and scored or missed during a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Pre-match bets will be settled on the first penalty.

  • Subsequent markets may then be offered in-play.

4. If no penalty is awarded, bets placed on this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

5. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

6. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on the other selection in this market will be void.
  • If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

7. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Penalty Taken

Market description: Predict whether or not a penalty will be taken during a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. If no penalty is taken, the winning selection in this market will be no.

4. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a penalty has been taken in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on the other selection in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and a penalty wasn't taken in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

6. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Player To Be Carded

Market description: Select a player to be shown a card at any time during a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

  • Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.
  • Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

4. If the selected player doesn't start the match and enters the field at any time, bets placed on that player will stand.

5. If the selected player leaves the field of play without being shown a card, bets placed on that player in this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

6. In the event of a substitution, the substituted player will be deemed to be inactive the moment the replacement substitute enters the field of play.

7. If the selected player takes no part in the match, bets placed on that player in this market will be void.

8. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

9. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners.
  • If the selected player has left the field of play without being shown a card in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will have already lost.
  • If the selected player is still on the field of play and hasn't been shown a card in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will be void because the match didn't play for the full duration.

10. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.


First Player To Be Carded

Market description: Predict the first player to be shown a card in a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. If no red or yellow cards are shown in the match, the winning selection in the market will be no card. All other bets placed in this market will have lost.

4. If the selected player enters the field of play before the first card market has been won, bets placed on that player in this market will stand.

5. If the selected player enters the field of play after the first card market has been won, bets placed on this market will be void.

6. If the selected player leaves the field of play without being shown the first card, bets placed on that player in this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

7. If the selected player takes no part in the match, bets placed on that player in this market will be void.

8. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

  • A card issued in the first half will take precedence over any card issued retrospectively at half time following a VAR review.
  • If no cards are issued in the first half then a card issued at half time following a VAR review, would be deemed the first card.

9. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

10. If two (2) or more players are involved in the same incident, the first player shown a card by match official will be deemed the winning selection.

11. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

12. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other players will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

13. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.


Player to be Sent Off

Market description: Predict a specified player will be sent off.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only red cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

  • Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.
  • Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

4. Bets placed on this market will be stand if the selected player doesn't start the match but comes on as a substitute at any point in the match.

5. If the selected player leaves the field of play without being sent off, bets placed on that player in this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

6. If the selected player takes no part in the match, bets placed on that player in this market will be void.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and the selected player has been sent off in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners.
  • If the selected player has left the field of play without being sent off in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that player in this market will have already lost.
  • Bets placed on players who haven't been sent off in the time played before abandonment will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Red Card in the Match?

Market description: Predict whether or not a red card will be shown in a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only red cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

4. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.

5. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

6. If a red card isn't shown during the match, the winning selection in the market will be no.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and a red card has been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and a red card hasn't been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Total Match Cards

Market description: Predict the total number of cards shown in a match from:

  • Under 4
  • 4-6
  • Over 6

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. A straight red card counts as one card.

4. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offence.

5. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.

8. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

9. If no red cards are shown during the match (i.e. decisions after full time DON'T count), then the result will be zero (0) red cards.

10. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

11. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and seven (7) or more cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and six (6) or less cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the specific time period didn't play for the full duration.

12. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Most Booking Points

Market description: Predict which team will score the most booking points in a match using the following points system:

  • Each yellow card shown = 10
  • Each red card shown = 25

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. The maximum score for a second bookable offence will be 25 points, which will be scored if a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown.

4. The maximum number of points scored by any player will be 35.

5. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

6. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

7. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

8. If both teams score the same number of booking points, the winning selection in the market will be a draw.

9. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

10. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

11. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Total Booking Points 1

Market description: Predict the range of booking points scored in a match from: under 25 | 25-45 | over 45 using the following points system:

  • Each yellow card shown = 10
  • Each red card shown = 25

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. The maximum score for a second bookable offence will be 25 points, which will be scored if a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and 46 or more points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified time period of the match and 45 or less points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the specific time period didn't play for the full duration.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Total Booking Points 2

Market description: Predict the range of booking points scored in a match from: under 35 | 35-55 | over 55 using the following points system:

  • Each yellow card shown = 10
  • Each red card shown = 25

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. The maximum score for a second bookable offence will be 25 points, which will be scored if a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and 56 or more points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified time period of the match and 55 or less points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the specific time period didn't play for the full duration.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Total Booking Points 3

Market description: Predict the range of booking points scored in a match from: under 45 | 45-65 | over 65 using the following points system:

  • Each yellow card shown = 10
  • Each red card shown = 25

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. The maximum score for a second bookable offence will be 25 points, which will be scored if a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and 66 or more points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified time period of the match and 65 or less points have been scored in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the specific time period didn't play for the full duration.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Half Cards

Market description: Predict the total number of cards shown in a specified half of a match from:

  • Under 2
  • 2-3
  • Over 3

 

1. Bets are settled only on the events that occur in the specified half of the match. This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of the specified half of the match.

2. The other half of the match and extra time don't count unless otherwise stated.

3. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offense.

4. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).

5. The maximum number of cards issued to any one (1) player in a match will be two (2).

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. The whistle blown to signify the end of the half will signify the cut-off point for bets.

8. Any cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time won't count for first half bets.

9. Cards issued after the full time whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

10. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

11. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned during the specified half and four (4) or more cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified half and three (3) or less cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.
  • If a match is abandoned after the specified half, bets placed on this market will stand - win or lose.

12. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Total Team Cards

Market description: Predict the total number of cards shown to a nominated team in a match from:

  • Under 2
  • 2-3
  • Over 3

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offence.

4. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).

5. The maximum number of cards issued to any one (1) player in a match will be two (2).

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

8. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

9. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

10. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and four (4) or more cards have been shown to the nominated team in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners.Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and three (3) or less cards have been shown to the nominated team in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

11. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

First Card

Market description: Predict which team will be shown the first card in a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. If there are no cards in the match, the winning selection in the market will be no card. All other bets will have lost.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. A card issued in the first half will take precedence over any card issued retrospectively at half time following a VAR review.

6. If no cards are issued in the first half then a card issued at half time following a VAR review would be deemed the first card.

7. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

8. If two (2) or more players are involved in the same incident, the first team shown a card by match official will be deemed the winning selection.

9. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

10. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

11. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Last Card

Market description: Predict which team will be shown the last card in a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. If there are no cards in the match, the winning selection in the market will be no card. All other bets will have lost.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. A card issued retrospectively at half time following a VAR review will count as the last card if no further cards are issued before full time.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If two (2) or more players are involved in the same incident, the last team shown a card by match official will be deemed the winning selection.

8. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

9. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

10. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Time of First Card

Market description: Select the specified time period of the match in which the first card in a match will be shown.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur only within the specified time period of the match.

  • Bets placed on 1st to 15th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 0:00 to 14:59, bets placed on 16th to 30th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 15:00 to 29:59 etc.

2. A red or yellow card must be shown within the selected specified time period of the match.

3. A card won't count if an incident occurs within the specified time period of the match but a card isn't shown until after the specified time period of the match has expired.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time won't count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned within the selected specified time period of the match and a red or yellow card has been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that outcome in this market will have already won and settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a red or yellow card hasn't been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the specific time period didn't play for the full duration.

9. If a match is abandoned after the selected specified time period of the match, bets placed on this market will stand - win or lose.

10. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Total Match Cards Odd/Even

Market description: Predict whether the total number of cards shown in a match will be an odd or even number.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only one card will count for a second bookable offence.

  • If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

8. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

9. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Card Shown - X to Y Minute

Market description: Predict whether or not a card will be shown within the specified time period of the match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur only within the specified time period of the match.

  • Bets placed on 1st to 15th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 0:00 to 14:59
  • Bets placed on 16th to 30th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 15:00 to 29:59 etc.

2. A red or yellow card must be shown within the specified time period of the match prior to the final whistle to count.

3. A card won't count if an incident occurs within the specified time period of the match but a card isn't shown until after the specified time period of the match has expired.

4. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time won't count.

5. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. If there's disruption to play within the specified time period of the match due, although not exclusively, to substitutions, injury etc., bets placed on this market will stand if any play has taken place.

8. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

9. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned within the specified time period of the match and a red or yellow card has been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that outcome in this market will have already won and settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a red or yellow card hasn't been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.
  • If a match is abandoned after the specified time period of the match, bets placed on this market will stand - win or lose.

10. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

Team Card - X to Y Minute

Market description: Predict whether a card will be shown to a nominated team within the specified time period of the match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur only within the specified time period of the match.

  • Bets placed on 1st to 15th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 0:00 to 14:59.
  • Bets placed on 16th to 30th minute will be settled on the events that occur from 15:00 to 29:59 etc.

2. A red or yellow card must be shown within the specified time period of the match prior to the final whistle to count.

3. A card won't count if an incident occurs within the specified time period of the match but a card isn't shown until after the specified time period of the match has expired.

4. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

5. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time won't count.

6. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

7. If there's disruption to play within the specified time period of the match due, although not exclusively, to substitutions, injury etc., bets placed on this market will stand if any play has taken place.

8. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

9. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned during the specified time period of the match and a card has been shown to the nominated team in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified time period of the match and a card has not been shown to the nominated team in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on this market will be void, subject to abandoned match rules, because the specified time period of the match didn't play for the full duration.
  • If a match is abandoned after the specified time period of the match, bets placed on this market will stand - win or lose.

10. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.


Half Cards Live

Market description: Predict the total number of cards shown in a specified half of a match from:

  • Under 2
  • 2-3
  • Over 3

 

1. Bets are settled only on the events that occur in the specified half of the match.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of the specified half of the match.

2. The other half of the match and extra time don't count unless otherwise stated.

3. In-play bet acceptance rules apply.

4. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offense.

5. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).

6. The maximum number of cards issued to any one (1) player in a match will be two (2).

7. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

8. The whistle blown to signify the end of the half will signify the cut-off point for bets.

9. Any cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time won't count for first half bets.

10. Cards issued after the full time whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

11. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned during the specified half and four (4) or more cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned during the specified half and three (3) or less cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.
  • If a match is abandoned after the specified half, bets placed on this market will stand - win or lose.

12. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Total Red Cards

Market description: Predict the total number of red cards shown in a match.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only red cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

  • Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.
  • Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

4. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

6. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Corners x Cards

Market description: Select the total number of corners taken in a match combined with the total number of cards shown from:

  • Under 10 corners and under 4 cards
  • Under 10 corners and 4-6 cards
  • Under 10 corners and over 6 cards
  • 10-12 corners and under 4 cards
  • 10-12 corners and 4-6 cards
  • 10-12 corners and over 6 cards
  • Over 12 corners and under 4 cards
  • Over 12 corners and 4-6 cards
  • Over 12 corners and over 6 cards

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. A corner awarded but not taken won't count.

4. A corner that's retaken on the instruction of the match official will only count once.

5. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offence.

  • If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).
  • Therefore, the maximum number of cards issued to any one player in a match will be two (2).

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time count.

8. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

9. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

10. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and 13 or more corners have been taken and seven (7) or more cards shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and 12 or less corners have been taken and six (6) or less cards shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

11. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Goals x Cards

Market description: Select the total number of goals scored in a match combined with the total number of cards shown from:

  • Under 2.5 goals and under 4 cards
  • Under 2.5 goals and 4-6 cards
  • Under 2.5 goals and over 6 cards
  • Over 2.5 goals and under 4 cards
  • Over 2.5 goals and 4-6 cards
  • Over 2.5 goals and over 6 cards

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in normal time.

  • This includes any injury/stoppage time added on by the match official at the end of normal time.

2. Extra time doesn't count.

3. Only one (1) card will count for a second bookable offence.

4. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown, the total number of cards shown will count as one (1).

5. The maximum number of cards issued to any one (1) player in a match will be two (2).

6. Only red or yellow cards shown to active players currently on the field of play prior to the final whistle will count.

7. Cards issued retrospectively following a VAR review at half time will count.

8. Cards issued after the final whistle is blown following a VAR review, or for any other reason, won't count.

9. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

10. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

  • If a match is abandoned and three (3) or more goals have been scored and seven (7) or more cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
  • If a match is abandoned and two (2) or less goals have been scored and six (6) or less cards have been shown in the time played before abandonment, bets placed will be void, subject to normal abandoned match rules, because the match didn't play for the full duration.

11. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Match to be Decided on Penalties

Market description: Predict whether or not a match will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.

 

1. If the match doesn't progress to a penalty shoot-out, bets placed on this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

2. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

3. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

4. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Sudden Death in a Penalty Shoot-Out

Market description: Predict whether a penalty shoot-out will end in sudden death.

  • Sudden death occurs in a penalty shoot-out when the score remains level after each side has taken their allocated number of penalties.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in penalty shoot-outs only.

2. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

3. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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To Win on Penalties

Market description: Select a team to win a match by a penalty shoot-out.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in penalty shoot-outs only.

2. Penalties scored in normal time and extra time won't count.

3. If the match doesn't progress to a penalty shoot-out, bets placed on this market will have lost and will be settled as losers.

4. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

6. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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Total Penalties Converted

Market description: Predict the number of penalties scored in a penalty shoot-out.

 

1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in penalty shoot-outs only.

2. Penalties scored in normal time and extra time won't count.

3. If a penalty has to be retaken, settlement of bets on that penalty will be determined by the outcome of the retaken penalty.

4. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.

5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.

6. Settlement of all stats markets will be based on data provided by OPTA (Part of the Stats Perform Group).

  • OPTA stats are available here.
  • OPTA may occasionally go back and make amendments to ensure accuracy. We'll settle all markets based on their final decision.
  • Adjustments to the settlement of markets won't be made for changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
  • OPTA have a long-established list of ‘Event Definitions’ which are adhered to across all of their data collection centres. They can be accessed here.

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