Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Quick answers about AmazingStakes, our picks, the markets and responsible use.
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General
What is AmazingStakes? +
AmazingStakes is a free football information site. We list matches by league with bookmaker odds, our pick for each match and a confidence score, and we show the results afterwards. See the About page for more.
Are you a bookmaker? Can I bet on AmazingStakes? +
No. We are not a bookmaker. We do not take bets, and we do not hold anyone's money. We cannot see or change anyone's betting account, deposits or withdrawals. For account or payment problems, please contact your bookmaker.
Are the predictions free? +
Yes. You can read the predictions on this site without paying or registering. Be careful with anyone who contacts you in our name and asks for money for "sure" tips.
Does AmazingStakes guarantee wins or offer "fixed" matches? +
No. Football is unpredictable. We do not offer sure wins, fixed matches or "100%" tips, and we do not know the result of any match in advance. A pick with a high confidence score can still lose.
Why do some pages mention other websites' names? +
People sometimes search for another site's name and end up here. Where a page mentions another site, it says clearly that AmazingStakes is not affiliated with it and that the picks shown are our own.
Our Picks
What does the confidence percentage mean? +
It shows how strong our pick is for that match. A higher number means a stronger lean. It is not a guarantee, and a high-confidence pick can still lose.
How are the picks made? +
See How Predictions Are Made for an explanation.
How accurate are your picks? +
We do not publish a long-term accuracy figure on this site. What we do show is every pick next to the final score, with a tick or a cross. See today's finished matches and yesterday's results. One day is a small sample, so look at many days before you form a view.
What is the "Top Picks" tab? +
It lists today's 1X2 picks with a high confidence score, strongest first. It is a shorter list of strong leans, not a list of results that cannot lose. See Top Picks.
Why are the odds different from my bookmaker's? +
Odds on our pages are loaded when the page opens and are for information only. Bookmakers change their odds all the time and offer different prices. Always check the odds with your bookmaker before you bet.
Do you give correct score tips? +
No. We do not publish correct score picks. See Correct Score Betting Explained for why they are so hard to win.
Do you list bookmaker bet numbers or game IDs? +
No. We list matches by team name. See Bet Numbers Explained for how to find a match on your betting app.
Markets & Labels
What is 1X2? +
1X2 is the match result market: 1 = home win, X = draw, 2 = away win, at full time. See 1X2 predictions.
What is Double Chance? +
Double Chance covers two of the three results: 1X (home win or draw), X2 (draw or away win) and 12 (either team wins, so a draw loses). The odds are lower because you are covered for two results. See Double Chance.
What do Over/Under 1.5 and 2.5 mean? +
They refer to the total goals in a match. Over 2.5 wins with 3 or more goals, and Under 2.5 wins with 0, 1 or 2. Over 1.5 wins with 2 or more goals. See Over/Under 1.5 and Over/Under 2.5.
What does BTTS mean? +
BTTS means Both Teams To Score. "Yes" wins if each team scores at least one goal. See BTTS predictions.
What do the "Goals" tags (Ov2.5, Un2.5) mean? +
On match lists, the Goals tag shows Ov2.5 when the average number of goals in the teams' matches is above 2.6, and Un2.5 when it is lower. It is a rough guide, not a separate pick.
Using the Site
How do I browse matches by day? +
What do UPCOMING, LIVE and FINISHED mean? +
Do you give in-play tips? Do picks change during a match? +
No. Our picks are made before kick-off. The live page shows the current score next to the pick, with a tag showing whether the pick would win if the match ended now. That is only a snapshot.
How often does the information update? +
Fixtures, odds and scores load each time a page opens. Reload the page to see the latest. The live page also reloads itself about once a minute while matches are live.
Why is the Score column empty or a dash? +
A dash means the match has not started or has no score yet. The score appears after full time, with a tick if the pick was right and a cross if it was wrong.
How do I save a match to Favourites? +
Tap or click the star on a match row. Favourites are saved in your browser on that device only.
Why did my Favourites disappear? +
They are stored in your browser. They can disappear if you clear your browser data, switch browser or device, or use private browsing.
How do I search for a team? +
Use the search box in the header. Type at least three letters of a team or league name. It filters the matches on the page you are on.
Responsible Use
AmazingStakes is for people aged 18 and over and is for information and entertainment. Betting can cause real harm. See our Responsible Gambling page.
Any tips for using picks responsibly? +
Never treat a pick as guaranteed. Set limits on time and money before you start, never chase losses, and only stake what you can afford to lose. If gambling is causing you problems, you can get help from GamCare.
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