Starting odds

Pre-match coefficient is the value of the coefficient before the start of the match. In BetLab algorithms it can be used to select matches. For example, to leave only games in which the pre-match coefficient on Over 2.5 was in the range from 2.00 to 3.00.

For which markets it is used

Pre-match coefficient ranges can be set for the main markets: match result, totals, both teams to score, individual totals, handicaps, corners and yellow cards. The available set of markets depends on the data provider.

Why take the pre-match coefficient into account

The pre-match coefficient reflects the preliminary assessment of the outcome probability taking into account the bookmaker’s margin. With its help you can select, for example, matches with a clear favourite, roughly equal teams or certain expectations regarding scoring.

Lower boundary of the range

If the “From” field is left empty, matches for which the pre-match coefficient is missing may enter the selection. To exclude such matches it is necessary to specify the lower boundary of the range.

Related terms

Current odds Current coefficient is the value of the coefficient at the given moment of the match. It changes depending on the score, time and ongoing events. The algorithm can create a signal when the coefficient enters the specified range and at the same time the other conditions are met.
Favorite In BetLab the favourite is determined by the pre-match win coefficient. The user sets a coefficient range, and the team whose value falls within this range is used by the algorithm as the selected team.
Algorithm An algorithm is a set of conditions by which BetLab automatically selects matches and creates signals. The system monitors the course of games, checks the specified parameters and saves the results of triggered signals in the statistics.

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