When Laying Short-Priced Favourites Makes Sense (And When It Doesn’t)

Send us a textThis podcast breaks down one specific Over 1.5 Goals strategy and explains why it works when most people get this market wrong.Over 1.5 isn’t about backing goals blindly. It’s about understanding match behaviour, timing, and where the market misprices probability.In this video, you’ll learn:What actually makes an Over 1.5 Goals setup strongWhy short odds don’t always mean high probabilityThe key data points that matter (and the ones that don’t)How this strategy fits into our wider Top 10 Football Strategies seriesHow traders test and refine this idea instead of guessingThis isn’t a tip. It’s a framework you can test, track, and improve.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textMost football traders assume Betfair has the goal markets nailed.The odds move. The clock ticks. The prices “must” be right.But that assumption is where most traders go wrong.In this episode, I break down how Betfair actually prices goals, why time decay plays a bigger role than real match pressure, and where the market consistently lags behind what’s happening on the pitch.You’ll learn:How goal prices are really formed pre-match and in-playWhy 0–0 scorelines often create false valueHow pressure, xG, and big chances expose mispriced marketsWhy profitable traders bet against bad pricing, not outcomesThis is essential viewing if you trade:Over goals marketsLay the DrawLate goal strategiesAnd if you want to stop guessing and start trading with evidence, I’ll also show you how to use data to turn these ideas into a repeatable edge.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textLaying short-priced favourites is one of the fastest ways to blow up a Betfair bank…Unless you understand what you’re actually doing.Most traders lay favourites because it feels clever: “They’re too short. They won’t win every time.”But that’s not a strategy.In this episode, I explain when laying short-priced favourites makes sense, why timing matters more than pre-match opinions, and how to think about this market like a trader instead of a gambler.We’ll cover:Why short odds punish bad decision-makingWhat a “misprice” looks like in-playThe game states where favourites are vulnerableThe mindset shift that stops you forcing bad laysSupport the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textMost traders focus on the teams. They look for the “better side”. They assume goals will come early.But the truth is simple:In First Half Goals, timing beats team quality.In this episode, I explain why this market is misunderstood, what actually drives first half goals, and how to trade it like a proper trader instead of turning it into hope and frustration.We’ll cover:Why team quality is overrated in this marketThe real signals that matter in-playThe discipline rule most traders ignoreA simple framework you can use immediatelySupport the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textThe Correct Score market is one of the most misunderstood markets on Betfair.Most traders think it’s for gamblers who want to predict the exact final score.But that’s not what it is.In this episode, I explain why Correct Score is actually a pricing market, why traders struggle with it, and how you should be thinking about it if you want to trade it with discipline and structure.We’ll cover:Why “it’s too random” is a weak excuseHow Correct Score prices move in predictable waysThe mindset shift that separates traders from gamblersA simple framework you can use immediatelyIf you want to become a better football trader, this is one of those episodes that changes how you see markets.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textLay The Draw isn’t a bad strategy.But it does attract the wrong traders.In this episode, I break down why Lay The Draw feels so appealing, why it gives a false sense of safety, and why late goals hurt traders more in this market than anywhere else.We’ll talk about:The mindset Lay The Draw rewardsWhy discipline matters more here than most marketsThe uncomfortable truth most traders avoidThis episode isn’t about finding better filters. It’s about becoming the kind of trader the strategy actually works for.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a text2025 was a big year inside the Betfair Trading Community.In this episode, I break down exactly what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned from a full year of real trading, real data, and real members putting strategies into action.We’ll cover the biggest wins, the mistakes we won’t repeat, and the mindset shifts that separated profitable traders from frustrated testers.Then I’ll walk you through what’s coming in 2026 — how the community is evolving, where we’re doubling down, and why next year is going to be our best yet! If you’re serious about improving your trading in 2026 — or you want to see how the community actually operates behind the scenes — this episode will give you a clear picture of what we’re building and why.No hype. No promises. Just an honest review and a clear plan forward.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textMost people panic when a football match hits the final 10 minutes.Prices move fast.Decisions feel rushed.Mistakes get expensive.In this episode, Martin breaks down his Late Goal at 80 Minutes Betfair Trading Strategy and explains how he approaches the end of a match on the Betfair Exchange.This is not about predicting a last-minute goal or chasing action.It is about:Understanding what needs to be happening in the match before you get involvedKnowing which games to completely ignoreManaging risk when the market becomes more aggressiveStaying calm when everyone else is reacting emotionallyMartin walks through how he reads match conditions, market behaviour, and decision points once the clock hits 80 minutes, and why this phase of the game can actually be one of the clearest to trade when done properly.If you have ever entered a late trade and felt rushed, unsure, or instantly regretted it, this episode will help you see the final minutes in a very different way.This is Betfair trading explained simply, logically, and without hype.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textMost traders approach first half goal markets the wrong way.They try to predict whether a goal will happen.In this episode, Martin breaks down how he trades Under 1.5 First Half Goals on Betfair by focusing on time decay, price movement, and market behaviour rather than opinions or match predictions.You will learn:Why software will help show you potential tradesHow the Under 1.5 First Half Goals price naturally decaysThe common mistakes that cause traders to give value backWhich match profiles to avoid, even when they look “safe”How this strategy fits into a repeatable Betfair trading processThis episode is not about tips.It is about understanding why the market moves and how traders can position themselves on the right side of that movement.If you want to trade football instead of guessing scores, this episode is for you.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us a textEveryone thinks AI will magically make them profitable on Betfair.Just ask ChatGPT for a strategy… copy… paste… profit.Except it doesn’t work like that.In this podcast I break down the real problem with ChatGPT and AI in Betfair trading, and why so many traders are using AI in completely the wrong way.You’ll learn:• Why ChatGPT gives the same generic strategies to everyone• Why AI struggles without your data, your rules, your filters• The dangerous trap traders fall into when they outsource thinking to AI• The one correct way to use AI for trading: filtering, testing and refining• How real traders use AI as a tool, not a shortcutIf you want to use AI to actually improve your trading, not ruin it, this video will show you the right approach.And if you want software that gives you real data, real filters, and real testing tools (not generic AI guesswork), check out Betfair Trading Community.https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity