Football betting can be exciting, but you need to know the basics. You can bet on a team to win, lose, or draw or if total goals will be over or under a specific number. There are also bets on events, such as who will score first. Before betting, research is crucial. For example, I recently bet on the Mafunzo vs. JKU game and checked the stats for both teams first. This helped me make a smarter bet. Bookmakers set odds based on how likely an outcome is. Lower odds mean a higher chance of winning but smaller returns, while higher odds offer bigger payouts but are riskier. Team form, injuries, past matches, and weather can influence the outcome, so check these before betting.