Betting on the Copa America tournament is very popular with soccer fans who love the wide range of different options to choose from. Whether you’re into simple match result bets or want to try something trickier like double result wagers, there’s something for everyone.

16 teams have qualified for Copa America, with four teams in each of the four groups below:

Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada

Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Jamaica

Group C: USA, Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia

Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Costa Rica

Knowing the different types of bets and how they work can make the whole experience more rewarding, so let’s take a closer look at some of them.

Match Result Betting

A match result bet involves wagering on one of three possible outcomes of a game: a win for Team A, a draw, or a win for Team B. For example, if Brazil is playing Costa Rica, the potential results are Brazil wins, the teams draw, or Costa Rica wins.

Match result betting is the most straightforward form of wagering, focusing solely on the outcome of the match. Its simplicity makes it one of the more popular types of bets, especially for the casual bettor, as it allows them to focus on the final result without additional considerations. Despite its straightforward nature, match result betting can lead to substantial payouts.

In our example here, betting on a heavy underdog can result in a big windfall. If Brazil plays Costa Rica, Brazil will be the heavy favourite. However, if Costa Rica manages to secure a win, it could mean a significant payout for those who bet on them.

Futures Bets

Futures are long-term wagers on the outcome of the entire tournament. Examples include betting on a specific team, like Argentina, to win the Copa America or predicting Messi as the tournament’s top goalscorer. These bets often have high payouts due to their long-term nature and the difficulty of predicting the overall outcome.

Correct Score

Correct score bets are high-risk, high-reward wagers where bettors predict the exact final score of a game. If predicted correctly, these bets offer substantial payouts due to their difficulty and the precision required.

Over/Under Total Goals

Total goals betting involves wagering on the total number of goals scored in a game. Bettors can place an Over or Under bet based on a line that projects the combined total goals of both teams. This market offers solid payouts and is less risky than correct score bets, as it does not require the exact score but rather the overall goal count. In our example, the Total is set for 3.5.

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Anytime Goalscorer

The anytime goalscorer market is relatively risk-averse. Bettors wager on whether a specific player will score at any point during the match. Although payouts are generally lower, especially when betting on well-known goalscorers or heavy favourites, this market remains popular due to how straightforward it is.

Double Result

Double result bets are more risky but can offer large payouts. Bettors wager on the outcome of the match at both halftime and full-time. Correctly predicting both results is challenging but can result in significant returns.