Futsal
Futsal
Futsal betting
Futsal is five-a-side football on a hard indoor court, played with a smaller, heavier ball that bounces less. Each team has a goalkeeper and four outfield players, substitutes come on and off as often as the coach likes, and a match is two halves of 20 minutes with the clock stopped when the ball is out of play.
The small court means constant chances, and goals come much faster than in football. Teams also collect fouls: from a team's sixth foul in a half, every further one gives the other side a direct free kick from ten metres, which can swing a close match late on.
Markets you usually see
- Resultat da la partida - home, draw or away after regular time.
- Total goals - over or under a line of goals.
- Handicap - the favourite gives a start in goals.
- Both teams to score and double chance on many matches.
Concurrenzas
Spain's top division is widely seen as the strongest league in the world, with Brazil's national league and Portugal's close behind. Club sides meet in the UEFA Futsal Champions League, and national teams at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, held every four years.
Questions people ask
How is futsal different from football?
Five players a side on a hard indoor court, a smaller ball that bounces less, unlimited rolling substitutions and two 20-minute halves with a stopped clock.
Are there many goals in futsal?
Yes. The small court and constant attacks mean far more goals than in football, which makes the total goals market a popular one.
Is extra time included in futsal bets?
Match result markets are usually settled on regular time. In a cup tie that goes to extra time or penalties, the score after regular time decides them.