Tips for Placing a Wager on Yellow Cards

Yellow card (YC) betting is one of the most popular betting options in betting shops. Violations in a football match carry additional emotions for the viewer, which is why many clients of bookmakers pay special attention to these types of bets. In this article, we’ll talk about the types and rules of yellow card bets, as well as give some useful tips.

What is an YC in bets? “YC” is the abbreviation for “yellow card”. Also yellow cards are called warnings.

Types of bets on yellow cards

There are many betting options for yellow cards; it all depends on the company and its ingenuity. Nevertheless, among the most popular varieties of betting, everything is the same as in betting on outcomes, but only with respect to cards.

So, in the lines of bookmakers, bets are offered on the YC total, on the victory of the first or second team in terms of the number of warnings (based on the results of a match or time), as well as on individual indicators of certain football players for the same parameter. At the websites of some bookmakers there are also atypical options such as the exact time of the YW, which team will receive the first warning, bets on yellow cards at Asian total, etc. Some types of bets will be discussed in more detail.

Total of yellow cards

The total of yellow cards is the total number of warnings received by players in the regular time of the match.

Example: match Leicester vs Newcastle. The player made a bet “total of yellow cards over 2.5”. If the judge in the regular time of the match shows three or more YCs, then the bet will win. Accordingly, if there are less than three warnings in a match, the bet will lose.

You can also bet on the number of yellow cards for one of the teams. In the line, this is referred to as the “individual total of the YC”, while the bookmaker always indicates exactly whose total is meant in a particular case. Be careful not to mix teams! By tradition, the “1st team” (or “team 1”) refers to the home team’s field on which the match is taking place. Guests can be designated as “team 2” or “2nd team”. In some cases, the specific name of the team on which such a bet is offered is also indicated.

In addition, players can bet on the total cards not only in the main time of the match, but also in a certain segment of it. For example, you can predict the number of YCs in a particular time.

Bets on the match outcome at yellow cards

As you know, two teams of 11 players play football. Each athlete has their own character, so some players are more prone to serious violations, which entails disciplinary sanctions by the referee. For this reason, many people prefer not standard outcomes for winning goals, but betting on the advantage of a team (or a draw) on the number of yellow cards.

The calculation of the outcome bet is simple: the team that received more warnings wins. Accordingly, with an equal number of yellow cards, a draw comes out.

Bets with a handicap on yellow cards

A bit more complicated is the option of winning with the handicap of one of the teams. This bet is also in the lines of most domestic bookmakers.

Yellow card handicap bets are considered the same as similar bets on goals. As in other cases, this implies a deliberate advantage (minus handicap) or permissible lag (plus handicap) of the team, only in relation to the number of received YCs.

You can also bet on a time period in which the first or last yellow card in the match will be shown. Here you can be offered any gaps. For example, it may be a bet that the first YC in the match will be shown from the 1st to the 34th minute of the match or from the 35th to the 90th minute. It is characteristic that the odds here will often be the same or very close, since such a bet option is rather a matter of chance, rather than pre-match analytics.

Profitable strategy of bets on statistics

Strategies for the outcome of “yellow cards in football” are enough, and each of them can be improved, adjusted to suit you. For me, the most profitable strategy for LCD — total in “live”. The essence of the system is not only to conclude a deal at a favorable rate, but also to make sure in real time that the game is developing as we expected. If you put a fixed part of the bank, then profit at a distance is guaranteed.

Example: consider the confrontation in El Clasico: Real Madrid and Barcelona. Over the previous 6 face-to-face meetings, the teams for two earned 27 YCs, or an average of 4.5 per match. Initially, odds for “over” yellow cards were about 1.6.

We watch the first 15-20 minutes, and see that the game becomes more aggressive, frequent fouls appear. So there are all prerequisites for breaking through the total. Now you need to place your forecast, not for 1.6, but for 1.85. Such a betting style will give a profit at a distance, even if not all fights end with the number of warnings we need.

The advantages of such live betting:

1. In live, the odds to 15-20 minutes are 0.25-0.4 points higher. Agree, for “large” players it’s a big difference to bet on Total Over 4.5 for 1.3 or 1.55-1.7.
2. You yourself see how the match develops — how tough the players go into martial arts, how often the referee fixes fouls, how emotionally football players react to whistles, etc.
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3. Even with a little experience, you will be able to “feel” the “brewing” of a warning in a match — the main thing is to have time to bet in BS. What does a yellow card in football mean? Passion, the appearance of moments at the gate and the disruption of dangerous attacks. In the first minutes, such situations are unlikely to appear, but closer to the middle of the half — it’s time to bet on TO.

The main thing in this strategy is to bet on the same outcomes at the best odds in live, thereby leveling the bookmaker’s margin. If in the pre-match they gave more than 4.5, and by the 20th minute there are already fouls marked in the protocol — you just need to skip this meeting and look for another game. And if no one has received the YC yet, but you think (you see the first minutes of the confrontation) that the total will be broken — bet “up” after 20 minutes.

“Bonus” method of betting on YC with an advantage over BS

Is it possible to get a clear advantage over the shop in live mode? Easy! Do you know the term deferred foul? Yes, for what violations the player does not receive a yellow card right away? This situation occurs when the attacking side continues to attack the opponent’s goal despite a violation that “pulls” the card for disrupting a dangerous attack.

In such situations, the referee will allow the attack to be completed, and only then will “light” the punishment. Of course, in serious BS, you are unlikely to have time to place a bet (the markets for cards will simply be closed for a certain period of time), but in less efficient shops the bet will be accepted.

Is it possible to earn a million on deferred fouls? No, any BS will quickly reveal your “strategy” — and the punishment will follow according to the rules: in the best case, all disputed (of course, winning) bets will be settled with the “1” odds, in the worst case, they will block the account, and it’s not that they will return at least the deposit. This strategy is well suited “once a year” — if there is one out of 15-20 bets on live warnings with a clear advantage over the shop, there is a good chance to increase your profit without risk of being sanctioned.

Rules for accepting bets on yellow cards

The first thing you need to know for someone who plans to bet on yellow cards in the betting shop: you must first familiarize yourself with the rules of a particular company in order to understand how your bet will be calculated in a particular case. For example, you should pay attention to several key points.

1. If a player is removed for two yellow cards, then only one is counted. Cards shown to alternate, replaced players and coaches, as well as cards shown after the end of normal time, are not taken into account.
2. Cards shown between halves are counted as received in the second half.
3. If a player has bet that a specific football player will receive a yellow card in the match, but they have not reached the starting lineup, the betting company must calculate the bet with the odds of 1, that is, the wagered money must be returned.
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Which championships to choose?

Well, the last question that will most likely arise for beginners: which football league has the most violations? Traditionally, in British football they give a chance to fight and are punished less often for fouls. In the southern European championships, on the contrary, whistles give for the slightest fouls, which in turn results in a warning.

It is important to understand that there are “loyal” leagues, and there are more strict ones:

• Premier League (England) average number of YC per match — 1.7;
• MLS (USA) — 2.2;
• Serie A (Italy) — 3.8;
• Ligue 1 (France) — 4.1;
• Primera (Spain) — 5.3.

It would be wise to pay attention to the Spanish La Liga. Primera regularly “breaks” the total of 5.5 or more warnings. There is also a greater number of fouls for the match — 32. In England, this figure is at the level of 21 fouls.

What needs to be considered when betting on the YC?

Making bets on yellow cards in a chaotic manner, you will not be able to receive stable and desired profit. The strategy works only with the correct use of all the information received. Also, the bettor should take into account several fundamental points.

Chief referee

This point can play a key role, as each soccer referee has their own style of refereeing. There is a special statistic of the cards shown by each FIFA judge, which you can study on the Internet. Based on the information received, you can bet on TO or TU yellow cards in the match where they work. However, one cannot blindly believe superficial information, but it is worth checking it.

If a judge has statistics on average 6 yc per match, then there is no guarantee that TO 4.5 for yellow cards will pass, because sometimes you have to show 1-2 cards per match, and another time 10-11. That is why, wishing to bet on a certain total of YC in the match, calculate the percentage of such outcomes with the judge, if it is above 50-60%, then you can try to bet. In each championship, you can find those who love the abundance of yellow cards and referees, allowing you to fight in each episode.

Soccer players taking part in the match

Along with the judge they play a crucial role, since in the absence of fouls there will be no shown yellow cards. The game style of each is peculiar, but also much attention should be paid to the functions on the field. For example, if a player is a destroyer of an opponent’s attacks, then they will have more yellow cards in a season than an attacker.

Many coaches release players specifically for fouls, which will hold tightly the leaders of their opponents and foul on them at the right time. If we talk about the players who receive yellow cards most often, they immediately come to mind: Granite Jacques from the London Arsenal, Daniele De Rossi from Roma, Calida Coulibaly from Napoli and many others.

Teams participating in the match

Many experts argue that there is a dependence on the team level. But it seems like utter nonsense. A team from the bottom of the standings can miss a lot, but it is not at all necessary that they will have many fouls and, moreover, warnings. Of course, such a version can be applied to individual games, segments and even seasons, but it will not be possible to identify certain regularity here.

Statistics of the last 2-3 games

This plays a big role not only regarding teams and players, but also referees. If the referee showing an average of 3 cards per match showed 15 yellow cards in the previous 2 matches, then the following rounds may be with a minimum number of warnings. What this is connected with is still unknown, but this strategy has a right to exist.

Championship Derby

These are one of the most unpredictable matches because the mood of the players and coaches will be extraordinary. As a rule, the hardest thing to guess is the outcome of eternal confrontations. The most popular are: CSKA-Spartak, Lazio-Roma, Real Madrid-Barcelona, ​​etc.

Betting shop

It plays an important role, since each bookmaker provides their own grid of options for bets and it does not always contain a place for bets on the total of yellow cards. In addition, the factor provided for one or another outcome plays an important role.

The right choice of bet amount

If you want to get a permanent income, then you need to bet your money wisely. If you bet half the bank or more, then there is a chance to lose these funds.

Conclusion

Making a profit by betting on the number of yellow cards for a match or a period of time is real, but for this you need to use all your strength and knowledge. A negligent attitude leads to the loss of one’s own funds.