Bet Builders: How they work, our research methods & Man City v Arsenal Bet Builder tips | OneFootball

One of the biggest changes in football betting in recent years has been the explosion in popularity of bet builders. Here we run through everything you need to know about Bet Builders and we give you our tips for this weekend’s big Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Bet Builder Explainer

These bets give punters the opportunity to combine multiple selections from the same game to form an accumulator, increasing the odds and the payout the more selections there are.

Here we will outline what a bet builder is, what it can be used to bet on and how bettors can use them to their advantage.

How does a bet builder work?

A bet builder works by allowing users to combine multiple selections from the same game into one bet. Whereas in the past punters could not combine two picks from the same match, they can now make a double or accumulator from their selections on a single specific game.

They carry a greater risk than a single selection, as every leg of the bet builder has to land for it to be successful.

What markets are available for bet builders?

The majority of main markets are available for adding to bet builders and there are now a plethora of options open to customers.

Football is the most popular sport for bet builders and markets such as match result, over/under goal lines, both teams to score and goalscorers are available to use for bet builders.

Some bookmakers even allow more in depth statistical selections, such as fouls conceded, shots taken or passes made.

However as a word of warning, bookmakers often use football data service Opta as the arbiter in a world of grey areas, so punters can sometimes feel aggrieved by the data department’s decision on, for example, what was or was not a shot.

How can I see my bet builder’s odds?

A bet builder’s odds will fluctuate depending on each selection that is added or subtracted to the bet.

There are bet builder calculators that allow a punter to see their potential returns before placing the bet.

Shopping around is crucial as selections will be different prices with different bookmakers and it will pay to seek out the best value.

However, not all firms offer selections in the same markets so plenty of research is key to success in the world of bet builders.

Bet builder tips

To succeed when using bet builders, do not be too overambitious. It must be remembered that every selection added to the bet, no matter how short a price it is, increases the risk of it failing and should be treated with caution.

Doing plenty of research is also key, and there are plenty of free stats websites that offer insight that was previously unavailable to the everyday punter. In more obscure markets the margin for error can be higher for both the bookmaker and the customer.

Promotions are often available for free bet builders or money back if one selection lets you down, so take advantage of these where you can.

Our expert tipsters have put together this bet builder ahead of the huge North London Derby this weekend.

Our Bet Builder Selection for this weekend – Manchester City vs Arsenal

Leg 1

Declan Rice to be shown a card

The England midfielder is on a bit of a yellow card streak of late, and will surely be made to work hard against Manchester City’s midfield. Rice has more of a free role in the Arsenal midfield at the moment, but that marauding style seems to be bringing with it a few disciplinary issues, he will be back from a single match ban for this.

Leg 2

Bukayo Saka over 1.5 tackles

The nature of the way that Saka is used tactically, isolating him one v one whenever possible, means that he is often underrated for things like tackles, fouls and duels in the market. Saka’s last four starts have seen him make 2, 2, 3, and 2 tackles respectively, and this is a long-term trend as well, with Saka averaging 1.88 tackles per 90 in Arsenal’s last 30 matches.

Leg 3

Rodri over 0.5 shots

Rodri has long been Man City’s secret attacking weapon. He is averaging 1.36 shots per 90 and he is a threat from set pieces, from the edge of the box, and even breaking into the box when sufficient cover is afforded to him in his central midfield position. In his last match against Arsenal he had two shots, and will often pop up in bigger matches to produce something from an attacking perspective.

Leg 4

Kevin De Bruyne over 0.5 fouls

The Belgian playmaker is on something of a streak with fouls. De Bruyne has committed at least one foul in each of his last five starts. In terms of form in this particular fixture KdB committed two fouls the last time that he encountered Arsenal.