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Football betting apps: what to check before you install one
A neutral checklist for judging a football betting app, from licence and app store checks to bet slips, limits and notifications.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
Mike Ifftner
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Mike Ifftner is a football writer covering the Premier League, Serie A and European competitions, with a focus on statistics and tactical analysis. He writes match previews, data-led breakdowns and betting tips.
Mike Ifftner’s headline tips
Full tip record and method- Beat the close (CLV)
- −3.2%
- Settled
- 70
- Hit rate
- 57%
- Profit (£10)
- −£16.10
- ROI
- −2.3%
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Football betting in play: how live markets, suspensions and cash out work
How football betting in play works, from suspended markets and latency to cash out pricing, with a worked example using invented odds.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
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Football bet builders explained: how same-game multiples work
A bet builder combines several markets from one match into a single bet, and this guide explains the pricing, settlement and probability behind it.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
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Football betting strategy: what it can and cannot do
A plain guide to what football betting strategy can do, covering staking, value, the bookmaker margin and variance, and what it cannot change.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
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How to bet on transfers: how the markets are priced and settled
A plain explanation of how transfer markets are priced, why they are hard to bet on, and what settlement terms to read first.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
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Football accumulator guide: how the odds and the maths work
A plain explanation of how football accumulators are priced, why each extra leg lowers the chance of winning, and how the bookmaker margin compounds.
Mike Ifftner· Reviewed 14 October 2026
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