There is no secret for betting, for it is risky as high sugar level to the heart, more so if you are doing it for money instead of fun it can drive you into madness due to its inflicting damage to the pocket.
Thus, you need to forget about the history and background check on the teams; in football form is temporary and class is permanent.
Here are the 7 cardinal rules for betting for a punter to consider.
1. Don't support or bet on your favorite team.
There is no room for fanatic here. Just like business don't mix with friendship. If you stake on fan basis you are likely to lose terribly.
2. The giants will remain the dominant force in the market
Avoid too much analysis and tips from several sites. They tend to confuse and some are hooks by betting firms for marketing theatrics and to confuse your choice.
In addition, bookmakers also act as tipster providers to hit back at you.
3. Stake on the amount you are ready to lose without affecting your budget
Learn to bet for fun to avoid frustration and lower your expectations. For betting has never or will be a business. It has humbled men to extent of hanging themselves.
4. Avoid top table teams versus bottom table teams
Simply put, leading teams tend to donate points to the struggling teams and you don't want to be caught up in the mix-up.
5. Don't place a single team on multiple bets rather avoid multi-bets.
I pity those who waste their coins chasing after Jackpots, if you fail one or two teams daily what makes you feel you will predict all the 13 or 17 teams? Only lack can attest to this. It is like chasing a mirage in the desert.
Imagine chasing something you never had? That is how multi-bets renders you hopeless. Thus, bet a single team with a double chance option for assured return.
6. Don't bet while happy, angry but while in sober mood.
This is because bookmakers play with your psychology and greediness to outwit you. In addition, you are unable to think sober more if you are on a losing streak. You will be lured to stake high so as to return your lost money, only for you to end up losing again.
Always bet while in good frame of the mind.
7. Give a break to betting and reflect on losses and profits and if it's worth venture to continue.
This offers you a chance to take stock of the things and come up with a conclusive report.
The bottom line before confirming your bet:
i. Avoid greed by being wooed by return figures at expense of winning chances.
Are you not tired of 'double digits' returns SMS in the name of 'possible win'?
In addition, avoid outright wins rather choose multiple options like overs and unders, double chance.
ii. Always listen to your conscience. The first choice is the best others are echo and fear. Cowardice doesn't win.
iii. Avoid small odds or mixing with big odds.
And lest you forget, don't keep the record of losses if you want to continue staking for truth hurts and the only sure bet is quitting the rest are rumors.