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Online Betting at VivatBet: Pre-Match Sports Odds
Markets featured on this page allow Estonian bettors to lock in their bets before the events kick off. You don't have to wait until moments before to place your prediction; VivatBet offers markets up to a month before the actual game. This means you get in on the fun way before the markets get volatile. Once the event closes in the available markets and sports betting odds can change, so pre-game bets must be placed ahead of the scheduled kick-off.
With VivatBet, players can wager on all local favorites like football, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, and many more. These online betting lines are offered with transparent odds, standing in as a numerical representation of an outcome’s probability, not a guarantee of the outcome.
How Online Betting Works at VivatBet
A funded account is the only requirement to place your bet on VivatBet. New players can get set up in less than 5 minutes with the Trustly fund and play option. For returning players;
Go to the VivatBet betting site Estonia and open the pre-match sports line.
Choose a sport, league, or competition from the available schedule.
Select a match and review the available markets before kick-off.
Click on your chosen market to add it to your bet slip.
Once you are done placing your prediction, check out your bet slip, enter your stake, and confirm the selection to lock in your predictions.
Keep in mind, aside from the clear distinction in odds between favorites and underdogs in every match, several factors contribute to a particular market’s lines. These can include team news, changes in weather conditions, and recent player performances. When confirming your bets, the final odds shown are the ones applied to your wager. If you are new to VivatBet online, you can join VivatBet through the registration page before placing your first bet.
Sports Betting Markets Available Before the Match
There are usually over 500 pre-game markets available for players to choose from, especially when wagering on mainstream sports like football. While these markets cover various sports betting predictions, they still cut across the major sports betting markets.
Match Winner: As the name implies, this market simply allows Estonian pre-match bettors to predict the winner of the match-up before the game even begins. Pre-match lines for this market usually favor the underdogs with higher odds, while the stronger team/player has lower odds.
Handicap: Markets in this category attach a form of handicap to reduce or boost a player/team’s total points before the game even starts. With this market, bettors can predict whether the player will win or lose with the handicap or boost attached to their points.
Over-Under: Otherwise known as totals, lines featured in this category allow bettors to wager on the total number of points in the match-up. By opting for markets in this category, you can predict whether the total number of points scored in the game will be over or under a predetermined range. This range is always set by in-house experts before the games start. If you wager on a “+” totals market, you are predicting the points will be more than it, while wagering on “-“ means the points will be under the set range.
Both Teams to Score: Usually described as BTTS, this market allows players to capitalize on events where there is no clear underdog. By opting for this market, you’re predicting that both teams/players in the match-up will score at least a point against each other.
Period or Set Betting: Especially common in basketball, tennis, volleyball, and football, players can leverage this market to offer bets that cover only a specific period/half. Markets in this category do not cover the whole duration of the match. With this market, players can predict the result of a particular quarter/period/half of the game without depending on the overall outcome of the match.
Outright / Tournament Markets: Markets featured in this category are long-term options that allow bettors to pick the outright winner of a competition before it starts.
Identifying the favorites and the underdogs has always been in the basics of online betting odds, especially in events where there’s a clear power difference. However, there are times when the odds balance out, and the gap between odds is not so far out to arrive at a prediction. Simple winner predictions are the best for new bettors, offering low-risk hands-on conditions to gain experience. If you are in for a little more volatility, check below.
Market | Complexity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
Match Winner / 1X2 | Low | Beginners |
Handicap | Medium | Balanced matchups |
Totals | Medium | Score-focused analysis |
Both Teams to Score | Medium | Football markets |
Period / Set Betting | Medium | Sport-specific analysis |
Outright Markets | High | Long-term predictions |
Pre-Match Betting Odds and Bet Slip Basics
Pre-match betting odds show the probability of an outcome and determine how much your wager could return if it wins. Once you select a market, your prediction is added to the bet slip, where you enter your stake and review pre-match odds and your potential return. Whether you are placing your bets on the website or a mobile betting app, odds can move before an event begins. This happens due to factors such as team news, injuries, or changes in activity.
Decimal odds: These show the potential return multiplier on a market. Example: 2.00 means a 10 EUR stake returns 20 EUR if the bet wins.
Stake: the amount selected by the user before confirming the bet.
Potential return: the displayed return before settlement; it is not guaranteed profit.
Odds movement: Odds can change before confirmation due to market activity or team news.
Bet slip confirmation: the selection, odds, and stake must be checked before the bet is placed.
The key terms below explain how pre-match betting odds and the bet slip work before a wager is confirmed. The examples that follow show how different odds affect the potential return and what users may encounter if odds or markets change before placing a bet.
Example | Stake | Odds | What to Explain |
|---|---|---|---|
Single bet | 10 EUR | 2.00 | The potential return on this wager is 20 EUR if settled as a winning bet. |
Short odds | 10 EUR | 1.40 | Lower odds mean a lower potential return and a higher implied probability. |
Higher odds | 10 EUR | 3.50 | When the pre-match betting odds are high, this means a higher potential return and a lower probability of the prediction playing out. |
Changed odds | 10 EUR | 2.10 -> 2.00 | The user must review their bets before confirmation |
Rejected slip | - | Changed market | The bet may need to be reselected and confirmed again. |
Sports You Can Bet On at VivatBet
There are over 20 sports to choose from when placing your bets on VivatBet. Whether you prefer team sports or individual disciplines, finding events that pique your interests is not impossible. Here’s a quick look at some Estonian fan-favourites you can explore during your time on VivatBet.
Football: This is unarguably the most popular event on the platform, offering players access to both local and international leagues. Football tournaments available to you on VivatBet can include the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA World Cup, the Local Baltic League, and many more. Football betting markets can include match winners, totals, handicaps, both teams to score, and many other pre-match markets, where available.
Basketball: Basketball is especially popular during the peak NBA season, although there are other competitions available to you year-round. These competitions can include the WNBA, NCAA, and many more. Users have access to basketball betting lines like moneyline, point handicap, total points, and more.
Tennis: Featuring men’s and women’s tournaments from around the world, VivatBet online offers a gateway to a hands-on experience of major and regional Tennis tournaments. These include the Grand Slams, ATP Masters, and other regional and international competitions. Tennis betting Markets available to you can include outright winners, set betting, game handicaps, and total games played.
Ice hockey: VivatBet online offers hands-on experience with major international and regional hockey tournaments. These include the NHL, KHL, Champions Hockey League, and the IIHF World Championships. Ice Hockey markets available to you can include moneyline event winners, puck line handicaps, and total goals scored.
Volleyball: VivatBet brings you daily Volleyball betting coverage, prop angles, and tournament breakdowns for the Olympics, VNL, and pro leagues worldwide. Available volleyball sports betting markets can include set handicaps, total sets, and points in selected competitions, depending on the schedule.
Online Betting Tips for Safer Pre-Match Analysis
Pre-match wagering gives you time to evaluate your options before placing a wager. Although sports outcomes can never be predicted with certainty, careful research and responsible bankroll management can help you make more informed decisions. Here’s a quick look at some tips to consider while playing.
Check the event start time and confirm that the market is pre-match and not a live event.
Compare team or player form across a period of time, but do not rely on one recent result.
Review injuries, suspensions, schedule pressure, and travel context where relevant.
Understand the market before adding your predictions to the slip.
Avoid combining too many correlated selections in one bet slip.
Set a budget and avoid increasing the stake after a losing bet.
Responsible Gambling
With pre-match events available every day across football, basketball, tennis, and many other sports, it can be easy to place bets impulsively. Setting clear limits before you start your sports betting sessions helps keep your sessions enjoyable and under control. To offer a helping hand, we offer a self-exclusion and a deposit limit feature as responsible gambling tools that keep your gambling habits in check.
Aside from these tools, VivatBet has a strict 21 and above registration policy, ensuring that services are not offered to minors in accordance with the policies of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is online betting at VivatBet?
Placing your bets on this page means placing pre-match sports bets before an event starts. Users choose a sport, event, market, and odds in the VivatBet line.
How do I place a sports bet before the match starts?
Open the sports line, choose a sport and event, select the lines for your market, enter the stake in the bet slip, and confirm the bet. Ensure to always check the selection before confirmation.
What sports are available for pre-match betting?
VivatBet lines include football, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, volleyball, and other scheduled sports. Note that the availability of these lines depends on the event calendar and the markets listed on VivatBet.
Can betting odds change before I confirm a bet?
Yes. Pre-match odds can change before confirmation due to market movement, team news, or schedule changes. Always review the odds shown in the bet slip before confirming.
Is live betting the same as pre-match betting?
No. Pre-match betting takes place before the event starts, while live wagering happens during the event.
What is the minimum age to bet at VivatBet?
The minimum age for registering an account on VivatBet is 21.