Bet365 Opta Soccer Stats
Bet365 offers an extensive range of soccer betting markets based on player and game statistics, powered by Opta, a trusted third-party data provider. Opta generates real-time, in-depth soccer statistics using a blend of artificial intelligence and human annotation, covering over 1,000 leagues and competitions worldwide.
This guide will help you understand Opta’s role, how the stats are used for Bet365 bet settlement, and popular market definitions to enhance your soccer betting experience.
What Are Opta Soccer Stats?
Opta provides real-time data on soccer games, such as shots, tackles, and corners. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, occasionally, Opta may review and amend their data, which can affect the settlement of bets.
Bet365 relies on Opta’s world-class data to settle bets on player and game statistics, ensuring fairness and transparency across all soccer betting markets.
Popular Soccer Markets Explained
Shots on Target
Opta defines a shot on target as any goal attempt that:
- Goes into the net, regardless of intent (goals only).
- Would have gone into the net but for being saved by the goalkeeper or stopped by a last-man defender when the goalkeeper had no chance of preventing the goal.
Exclusions:
- Shots directly hitting the post or crossbar (unless the ball goes in and is awarded as a goal).
- Shots blocked by a player who is not the last-man.
Shots off Target
A shot off target is any clear attempt to score that:
- Misses the goal, going over or wide without contact with another player.
- Would have missed the goal but for being saved by the goalkeeper or stopped by an outfield player.
- Directly hits the post or crossbar, without resulting in a goal.
Exclusions:
- Blocked shots do not count as shots off target.
Player Tackles
Opta defines a tackle as a ground challenge where a player connects with the ball and successfully takes possession away from the opposing player.
- Tackle Won: The tackler or a teammate regains possession, or the ball goes out of play and is deemed “safe.”
- Tackle Lost: The tackle is made, but the ball ends up with an opposition player.
Both are considered successful tackles, but the outcome (won or lost) depends on where the ball goes post-tackle.
Exclusions:
- Cutting out a pass by any means is not classified as a tackle.
Corners
A corner is recorded when the ball leaves the field, resulting in a corner kick. A corner is considered taken when the player executes the action, typically a cross or pass.
Why Are Opta Stats Important?
Opta’s detailed definitions ensure consistency in bet settlement. Whether you’re betting on shots, tackles, or corners, the clear criteria provided by Opta eliminate ambiguity, making Bet365’s soccer betting markets reliable and easy to understand.
Impact of Data Amendments
Opta occasionally reviews and adjusts their statistics after games. When this happens, Bet365 updates its settlements to reflect these changes, ensuring accuracy and fairness for all bettors.
Additional Information
For further details on soccer stats definitions, visit the Opta website.
For further questions or support, login to your Bet365 account to reach the customer service team directly.
