Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap is a bet that gives one team a fractional goal advantage, removing the draw as an option.
- Both Teams To Score
- In a both teams to score bet, you win if each side scores at least one goal during the match.
- Counter-Attack
- A counter‑attack is a rapid offensive move that exploits gaps left by the opposing team after they lose the ball.
- Draw No Bet
- A draw no bet lets you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Final
- The final is the championship match that decides the tournament winner.
- Formation
- Formation describes how players are arranged on the pitch, including positions like defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
- Group Stage
- The group stage is the initial phase where teams are divided into pools and play each other to determine who advances.
- Host Nation
- The host nation is the country that organizes and stages the World Cup, automatically qualifying for the tournament.
- Knockout Stage
- The knockout stage is the tournament phase where teams are eliminated after losing a match, culminating in the final.
- Moneyline
- A moneyline bet is a wager on which team will win a match outright, with payouts based on the odds.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of a specific outcome and determine how much you can win on a bet.
- Offside
- Offside is a rule that flags a player if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal than the ball and the last defender when the ball is passed.
- Over/Under
- An over/under bet predicts whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Payout
- Payout is the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Pressing
- Pressing is a defensive tactic where players aggressively chase and tackle opponents to regain possession quickly.
- Quarterfinal
- A quarterfinal is a match that decides which four teams proceed to the semifinals.
- Red Card
- A red card is shown for serious fouls or repeated misconduct, forcing the player to leave the pitch immediately.
- Round of 16
- The round of 16 is a knockout round where eight matches determine the eight quarterfinalists.
- Semifinal
- A semifinal is a match between the last four teams to determine the two finalists.
- Set Piece
- A set piece is a static situation such as a corner kick, free kick, or throw‑in used to create scoring chances.
- Spread
- The spread is a handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field, expressed as a number of goals.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- VAR
- VAR (Video Assistant Referee) uses video replays to help referees make accurate decisions on goals, penalties, and send‑offs.
- Yellow Card
- A yellow card is a warning given to a player for a foul or unsportsmanlike behavior; two lead to a red card.