Handball and futsal are great if you like your numbers moving fast and making sense. Scores increase in small increments, momentum can change at any moment, and odds will always shift instantly. If you enjoy focusing on stats rather than the ‘vibe’ of the game, then these two games are definitely up your alley.
On YesPlay, you’ll find both of these games right in the pre-match section, where matches are organised by leagues. As soon as a match starts, it moves to the in-play section. To check out handball, click here https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/handball and futsal, click here https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/futsal. Prices are shown in decimal format and you use Rands to place a bet, making it easier than ever to get started.
Market basics
Before the match, you’ll usually see match result, totals, and handicaps. Totals are the most important thing to keep in mind: set a line for goals and base everything else around that number. The same applies during the match, with the added score pressure and time decay. For those of you that prefer a clean sheet, keep track of three columns for each match: pace (shots or attacks), shot quality, and the state of the game. Pace plus quality is going to show you where the next goal line needs to be, while the state of the game is going to explain why the prices are changing.
Handball angles
Handball handicaps are closely tied to how the goalkeepers are performing on the day. A single goalkeeper can swing a two-goal spread quite quickly. When a side scores three in a row early in the game, you can expect them to start fading away pretty quickly, especially if the teams are equally matched in terms of skill.
The number of goals is usually determined by timeouts and two-minute suspensions. If you see two back-to-back penalties, you can expect a brief spike in goals, before things start to revert back to normal. To calculate how many goals are expected in a game, start with the league average and adjust it based on tempo. If the team has an elite attack, add 0.5 to 1.5 goals.