Football Betting Markets
Football dominates the sportsbook with approximately 60% of all available markets. Game Guys Kenya covers leagues from Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas with extensive market depth on popular competitions.
⚽ Major Leagues Covered
English Premier League receives comprehensive coverage with 100+ markets per match including match result, both teams to score, over/under goals, Asian handicaps, correct score grids, first/last goalscorer, half-time/full-time combinations, total corners, total cards and player-specific props.
Kenyan Premier League matches feature all standard markets with odds available 24-48 hours before kickoff. Derby matches between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards typically offer 50+ betting options. Other African leagues covered include South African PSL, Nigerian NPFL, Egyptian Premier League and CAF Champions League.
European competitions—La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1—carry similar market depth to EPL. Champions League and Europa League fixtures expand to 150+ markets during knockout stages.
Popular Football Bet Types
Live In-Play Betting
Live betting allows wagering during matches with odds updating in real-time based on game flow. Game Guys Kenya's live platform refreshes odds every 3 seconds and displays match statistics including possession, shots, corners and cards.
How Live Betting Works
Once a match starts, additional markets become available in the Live section. You can place bets on outcomes like next goal, next corner, time of next goal, result of current attacking play. Odds fluctuate constantly—if the favorite goes 1-0 down, their odds to win increase significantly, potentially offering value.
Example scenario: Arsenal playing at home against Nottingham Forest. Pre-match odds show Arsenal 1.40 to win. Forest scores early to lead 1-0 after 15 minutes. Arsenal's live odds jump to 2.20 to win from 1-0 down. If you believe Arsenal will recover, this represents better value than the pre-match 1.40 price.
Cash Out Feature
Cash out lets you settle bets before matches conclude. If your accumulator is winning with one game remaining, you can secure partial winnings rather than risk the final leg. The cash-out amount calculates based on current odds and likely outcome.
Example: You placed 500 KES accumulator at total odds of 10.00 (potential return 5,000 KES). Three selections won, one remains. Your team leads 2-0 with 10 minutes left. Cash-out offer shows 3,500 KES. You can take guaranteed 3,500 KES now or wait—if your team wins, you get full 5,000 KES; if they concede two goals, you lose everything.
Partial cash-out option allows taking portion of winnings while leaving remainder active. You might cash out 2,000 KES and let 1,500 KES ride on the final outcome.
Accumulator Betting Strategy
Accumulators (accas) combine multiple selections into single bet where all picks must win. Odds multiply together creating large potential returns from small stakes. This betting style is extremely popular among Kenyan bettors.
How Accumulator Odds Calculate
If you select four football matches with individual odds of 1.80, 2.10, 1.65, and 2.30, the accumulator odds calculate as: 1.80 × 2.10 × 1.65 × 2.30 = 14.35. A 100 KES stake returns 1,435 KES if all four teams win (1,335 KES profit).
However, if even one selection loses, the entire bet loses. This all-or-nothing nature creates high risk but massive upside potential. Ten-fold accumulators can reach odds of 500x to 2,000x depending on selections.
Accumulator Tips for Better Success
- Keep accumulators to 3-5 selections for reasonable win probability. Ten-fold accas are exciting but statistically unlikely.
- Mix favorites with slight underdogs. All favorites create low odds; all underdogs rarely all win. Balance is key.
- Avoid correlated outcomes. Don't combine "Team A to win" with "Over 3.5 goals" in same match—correlation reduces true odds.
- Research each selection individually. Don't add teams just to increase odds without analysis.
- Consider system bets (Trixies, Patents, Yankees) that pay partial returns if some selections lose.
- Use bet builder for same-match accumulators with boosted odds and more control over correlation.
Other Sports Betting Options
Beyond football, Game Guys Kenya provides markets on 30+ sports with varying depth depending on popularity and competition schedule.
🏀 Basketball
NBA coverage includes moneyline, point spreads, totals (over/under points), first quarter/half winners, player points props and team totals. African leagues like Basketball Africa League receive basic moneyline and handicap markets.
🎾 Tennis
ATP, WTA and Grand Slam tournaments offer match winner, set betting, game handicaps, over/under total games, first set winner. Live betting particularly engaging in tennis with momentum swings between games.
🏉 Rugby
International rugby (Six Nations, Rugby Championship, World Cup) and club competitions (Premiership, URC, Top 14) feature match winner, handicaps, total points, first tryscorer, half-time/full-time markets.
🏏 Cricket
Test matches, ODIs, T20 internationals and IPL covered with match winner, top batsman, top bowler, total runs, method of dismissal and innings-specific markets.
🥊 Boxing & MMA
Major boxing matches and UFC events offer fight winner, method of victory (KO/TKO, submission, decision), round betting, over/under total rounds and fight to go distance.
🏐 Volleyball
Olympic volleyball, World Championships and professional leagues feature match winner, set handicaps, total points and first set winner markets.
Responsible Betting Guidelines
Sports betting should be entertainment with stakes you can afford to lose. Game Guys Kenya promotes responsible gambling through education and account controls.
- Set weekly or monthly deposit limits before you start betting. Access limits through Account Settings > Responsible Gaming. Once limit reached, deposits block until period resets.
- Never chase losses by increasing stake sizes or making impulsive bets. Accept that losses are part of sports betting—no one wins every bet.
- Avoid betting on credit or borrowed money. Only wager with disposable income after covering essential expenses like rent, food, utilities.
- Research selections thoroughly. Betting on teams you know nothing about is gambling, not informed betting.
- Take breaks between betting sessions. Continuous wagering impairs judgment. Step away after wins and especially after losses.
- Don't bet under influence of alcohol or when emotionally distressed. These states cloud rational decision-making.
- Keep detailed records of bets placed, outcomes, and profit/loss. Understanding your actual results over time promotes accountability.
- Use self-exclusion tools if betting becomes problematic. Temporary or permanent account closure available through customer support at +254 703 637127.