When the Indian Super League tournament started in November 2020, it ended the drought of live games in India. More importantly, it is safe to say that the league has not disappointed the fans and bettors. There have been many lucrative opportunities for sports betting, and punters have been enjoying the championship.
This edition of the Indian Super League has attracted a good number of new bettors, too. Keeping that in mind, we have formulated a guide to help new bettors and sports fans with crucial football betting tips. The aim is to enhance your prediction rate and help you form a strategy.
So, let’s begin.
ISL 2021
The first step of football betting is to be thorough with the research and learn about the league. That is why it is of paramount importance to learn about the 2021 edition of the Indian Super League.
To get things started, the first game of ISL was played in November 2021 between the teams ATK-Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters. This year the league has added two new teams, SC East Bengal and ATK-Mohun Bagan. Atlético de Kolkata and Mohun Bagan merged their clubs to form ATK-Mohun Bagan.
The Indian Super League was opened with eleven teams where each team would play twenty matches.
After that, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs.
Here are a few rules for the clubs:
- Teams can have five substitute players
- Teams can include abroad players in the bracket of 5-7 players
- All groups must have one foreign player who is affiliated with AFC (Asian Football Confederation)
- Each team has to employ two Developmental players who are born on or after 1st Jan 2000
Football betting tips & predictions
Firstly, we need to understand that ISL does not have a club that can be instantly regarded as the winner. Teams like Atlético de Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru FC have remained top performers throughout the history of the tournament.
As mentioned earlier, two-time winner Atlético de Kolkata joined hands with Mohun Bagan to form ATK-Mohun Bagan. The partnership did not hamper their performance, and neither did their standings at the points table. They have maintained their position in the top 3, so far.
Mumbai City finished at 5th place in 2020, but has assumed the top position this year. That is why the history of the tournament is necessary to forge a football match prediction strategy but is not enough. Mumbai city is a prime example of that.
Moreover, apart from the fan favourites, you can expect excellent odds for teams like Bengaluru FC, East Bengal, and FC Goa.
Betting markets
Apart from the traditional match and league winner betting options, there are plenty of other prospects that you can explore. The best thing about the alternatives is that the odds are brilliant and they are more fun for Indian punters.
For instance, a match is taking place between Mumbai City and East Bengal. You can bet on how many goals Mumbai will score to secure a win, who will be the top scorer, or how many goals the losing team will score. The variety of betting options gives you myriad opportunities and enables you to not place all your money on one team.
Here are a few other markets that you should explore:
- Both the teams score irrespective of the game’s outcome
- Overall goals over or under a particular number
- Accurate score in a match
- Who will receive the title of man of the match
The 2021 edition of the Indian Super League has rejuvenated sports betting in India and acquired new punters, too. Go through the tips and predictions covered in this post and forge a winning betting strategy. ISL has just begun, and it will go on till March, and if your favourite team is not doing so well, there will be plenty of opportunities for them to recuperate. If not, explore other football betting markets.