GoWin! Software Tips & Tricks

 A.  ANOTHER PERFECT MATCH THANKS TO GOWIN!

 The most straightforward technique: 
“BIG Differences Between the Two Teams, GREAT Odds”

This approach offers great potential over the long term, with a strong hit rate and odds that are often higher than expected.

Click on Prediction, right-click and sort the matches by "1", "2", Confidence, or Odds. Then, look out for the following indicators:

• Confidence
• Prediction probabilities and odds of 2 or higher
• Biorhythm
• Home-Away Rankings
• Estimated Goals
• Performance and Best Choice
• Statistics
• GoWin!

This technique works particularly well for single bets or small accumulators (1-3 matches with odds of around 2 or higher).

Tip: Always look for high odds as the difference between them and reality is what ultimately builds long-term profit. When they go high, so do our results!

Higher odds ensure a larger margin of profit. This is key to long-term profit.
Odds don't necessarily reflect the real power of the teams; they reflect the total amount wagered on each team. As a result, you'll often find low odds that underestimate a team's potential, and high odds that are overestimated but more profitable.
With average odds of 1.25, you need a minimum hit rate of 80% – which is close to the maximum possible – so the margin of profit will be very small. It’s hard to reach 90%, and if you do, the best-case scenario is only a 10% profit.

For these reasons, it’s recommended to never go below the 1.4 odds threshold. Below this level, you’re more likely to encounter underestimated values.

As a reference, here are the minimum hit rates required for the following odds levels:
1.4 => 72%
1.5 => 67%
1.6 => 63%
1.7 => 59%
1.8 => 56%
1.9 => 53%
2.0 => 50%
2.5 => 40%
3.0 => 33%
and so on...

Go HIGH!

 A1.  Just Like a Pro!

 Three types of selection that can make all the difference.

Better results when knowledge replaces random decisions

Competitions have different patterns and performance levels. It's virtually impossible to maintain the same high hit rate across all competitions and types of predictions. Not even the mighty GoWin! can manage that. However, with this fantastic tool, almost any competition can offer good opportunities, provided you make the right selections and apply the right system.

Combining the results from this straightforward analysis with the accuracy of the predictions will undoubtedly make you a professional punter, leading to much better results and significantly higher returns, both in the short and long term.

Happy PROfits!

 A2.  K.O. the Bookie. Dodge & Right Hook Punch!

 Turning an unexpected event into a prime opportunity.

What you need:

• A match with a strong favourite, based on the pre-match stats and prediction — ideally the home team.
• An unexpected early goal from the underdog team.
• Live stats clearly showing an advantage for the better team.
• It doesn’t matter whether you’ve already placed a bet on the favourites or not.

Now it’s time to dodge and land a knockout punch on the bookie with a blistering right hook!

What to do next:

• Place a bet on a home win, or a home win or draw, or on “home team to score.” The odds will now be significantly higher than pre-match values.
• Stay calm and collected. While you won’t win every time, you’re getting much better value at these higher odds compared to pre-match odds. Keep your stake smaller than your original bet, as you’re now getting better value. Don’t increase your stake in an attempt to recover losses — that’s never advisable.

Explanation:

• When the favourites concede an early goal, they often become more motivated, while the odds move in the opposite direction, presenting a better margin of potential profit.
• Don’t act blindly — always check the live stats first, as they can reveal whether the favourites are indeed showing a shift in motivation.

A similar approach for the goals market:

• Delay your bet until the 20th minute or longer. If the score is still 0-0, you’ll get better odds for overs or scoring events. Again, the pre-match and live stats must indicate that a goal is likely to happen.

 B.  Finding Matches Based on Confidence

 A highly effective technique shared by our friend and user from Greece, Dinos. Here’s the full email we received from Dinos:

"Hello Kevin,

I hope you're well!
I’d like to share with you my method for identifying matches based on Confidence values...

This way, the “green” results are transformed into “red” (i.e. winning results) and performance improves dramatically!!!

I create an Excel file for all the matches the next day and highlight the Confidence coefficients in red (if below 49) and blue (if over 60).

If both values are blue, it’s highly likely to be a safe bet. Just check the league performance, and you’re bound for success!!!!

But you can also bet when one value is blue and the other is red…
This way, you can take advantage of better odds for surprise results.

For example:
When GoWin! predicts X2 as the most probable result, but the Confidence for the Hosts is only 33-40 (red) and for the Guests it’s 60 or higher, a Home Win is very likely to happen…

Here are my rules in brief:
A. If both values are blue, it's most likely a safe bet! Just check the league performance. If both are over 62, this works very well in nearly any league.

B. The lower Confidence value acts like a magnet, pulling the result in the opposite direction!

If X2 and red/blue, bet on 1 - my favourite rule, with relatively high odds (3.00-3.40) for 1

* For added security, you can also use double chance bets, such as X2 or 1X
**As a general rule, disregard extreme values (either too high or too low)

C. If there’s a significantly stronger Host or Guest with a win probability over 65 or 70%, the low coefficient of the opponent has little effect.

In certain leagues, values of 50, 55, or even 57 are considered low (red).

I must admit, I monitor the results every day. I create these files daily, and at the end of the day, I analyse them using GoWin!’s smart engine. Since the database updates twice a week, there’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to bet on more matches to prepare an Excel file for the next 3 or 4 days...

I typically select 4, 5, or 6 matches each time I bet. For added security, I limit my bets to trebles or a maximum of 4 or 5-fold accumulators. The selection can include matches with both high and low Confidence.

There are so many opportunities for us to explore!!!

P.S.
You're doing the hard work, while I carry out the easy analysis...

I’ve tested these results in the past using performance, not just for a particular league and period, but across all leagues and entire months (thousands of matches played).
I hope these notes will be helpful to all users. Keep up the fantastic work!!!

Greetings from Greece! "

And a small yet consistent follow-up from Dinos …

"Tromso-Bryne just finished!!!!!
The odds:
1.35 - 5.00 - 7.10
Confidence:
71.43 - 28.57

Guess what...
Bryne won
Excellent result!!!!!!
GoWin! did it again...."

This is how Dinos, based on his own observations, has chosen to use GoWin!, and he's been very successful. If you’re unable to use Excel, simply right-click on the prediction table and order the predictions by ‘1’, ‘X’, or ‘2’.

Additionally, positive feedback from our user Rajgopal, who successfully applied Dinos’ favourite rule...

"GoWin's powerful system and Dinos' tactic worked yesterday!
 Brazil Serie A, Vitoria vs. Fluminense.
Odds: 3.10, 3.40, 2.30.
Percentages according to GoWin: 24.94, 40.49, 34.57.
Confidence: 30 and 60.
Tip: X2.
STRATEGY: X2 and red/blue: Bet on 1 (or 1X for safety)
The odds for 1 were 3.10 and for 1X, 1.61.
Result: 3-1 to Vitoria!!

Cheers!
Rajgopal"

"Hello,
Another of Dinos' favourites!
 Norway. Sunday 21st September.
Haugesund V Rosenborg.
24.27, 35.98, 39.76.
Confidence: 36 and 75.
TIP: X2.
STRATEGY: X2 and red/blue. Bet on 1.
Result: 2-1 to Haugesund!!

Cheers.
Rajgopal"

If you've developed your own technique for using GoWin!, please share it with us so we can make it available to others who wish to succeed!

 C.  Under/Over 2.5. The Right Way!

 Very popular everywhere, and accurate with GoWin!

The Over/Under and other goal market predictions are based on the correct score prediction. This opens up a far more accurate approach.

You can either carry out your own analysis or create an automated technique for selection.

Whether you prefer a simple or detailed analysis, it’s always quick through the Techniques.
If you want to create your own technique, the key setting is "Change to Over..." or "Change to Under...". Base your technique on the predicted score and adjust the other parameters based on your own strategy.

For manual selection, start by identifying the best leagues. There are two methods:

• First, use Best Choice! to identify good leagues for these types of bets. To get the clearest results, use it separately for Under 2.5 and Over 2.5.
• Additionally, the Statistics window is a goldmine of useful data. Make sure to use it! It will help you pinpoint high-scoring teams (good for Over) or low-scoring teams (good for Under).

Then, check the score prediction. Open the Biorhythm window and look at the precise, unrounded estimated goals, the surprise scores, goal stats, and the most recent match results.

Tips:

• Always begin your goal market analysis with the 1X2 analysis. Once you know the most likely 1X2 result, the goals market will be much clearer. Think of the goals as just a means to achieve that result.
• Open the Biorhythm window and click on the “Odds” label to switch to Over/Under mode and view the relevant values. Similarly, click the “Odds” label above the Prediction table in the main window to see the odds for your preferred bet type. Hover your mouse over the odds for more detailed information.
• For quick identification of good matches, you can right-click in the prediction table and select “Order by goals”. The matches will be sorted by total unrounded estimated goals. For example, sometimes a 2-0 score is considered higher than a 2-1 score.
  A 2-0 could actually be 2.49-0.49 (total=2.98) – which means Over 2.5
  A 2-1 could actually be 1.51-0.51 (total=2.02) – which means Under 2.5
  So always factor in other elements as well.
• Always consider the predicted surprise scores shown in Biorhythm. Not only focus on the matches where the indicators suggest a surprise is more likely (which is absolutely essential), but also examine the full range of matches as they offer a more complete profile of the two teams. Ideally, aim to have at least 2 of the 3 predicted scores (the normal and two surprise scores) in the desired direction. The more likely a surprise result is according to your analysis, the more important these surprise scores become. As a result, the earlier 1X2 analysis becomes a key component of best practices for the goals market.
• If the stats suggest it’s likely to happen, you can combine Over 2.5 with Both Teams To Score (BTTS) for higher odds. See below for Dinos’ technique. Additionally, it’s much easier to get an Over 2.5 if both teams score.
  In other words, look for signs that the underdog might score, provided it’s fairly certain that the favourite will score as well. For instance, a lower Confidence for the underdog’s prediction, a slightly better or upward-sloping Biorhythm (home-away or overall), combined with a downward-sloping Biorhythm for the favourite or other recent goal statistics.

Video Tutorial: How to Make an Over/Under 2.5 Technique

Mark’s Advice to Get Better Prices:
“My advice for the Overs market is to wait until around the 20-minute mark before placing your bet. The odds are much better, and you can also check the in-play stats. Statistically, more goals are scored in the second half.”

Dinos’ Over 2.5 Technique:
“…open the Statistics window, go to Goals Statistics-Finland 2. You see 3.28 average goals scored! Definitely a great league for Over 2.5. Don’t just rely on this ;) Performance for the last 2 months will show you many interesting things! Best Choice-Home wins. Usually, when Top Hosts and Weakest Guests are involved, it’s a match good for Over 2.5. Also, generally, if you have a HIGH scoring league and low success on Home wins, usually both teams will score…”

Dinos’ Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 Technique:
“…Go to Statistics => Teams Statistics => BTTS: Yes => Away BTTS: Yes
This is an example from yesterday's England Championship
As you can see, Norwich, Cardiff, Burton, and Bristol City have the higher percentage for Away BTTS.
This information is a good way to start your analysis for BTTS and Over 2.5…”

•  England Championship!
•  We had a fantastic result in England last night!
• See Dinos’ Method on BTTS-Yes in Action Again.

That’s all! You are just a few steps away from a fascinating challenge. Good luck!

 D.  Method "D": Top Teams, High Odds, Big Wins! In Just Three Simple Steps…

 How to turn 1X or X2 predictions into straightforward Home or Away wins. The benefit? Higher odds, while maintaining a strong hit rate.

"Hello everyone,

Here's a quick tip to make the most of the software!

• Run the Performance report (e.g., for the past month) and use Best Choice! to find leagues with high success rates for 1X or X2 predictions.
• Select the desired date and press Prediction. Focus on 1X or X2 in the previously selected leagues, based on the first step. To easily retrieve X2 predictions, order by “2”. Similarly, order by “1” for 1X predictions.
• Check the league’s Standings: view Dynamic and click on Away for X2 or Home for 1X. Typically, the top teams (places 1-3) in these Standings win, and the odds for Home/Away wins are generally quite good!

In other words, if the prediction is X2 and the Away team is one of the top teams in the Away standings, they are very likely to win. Similarly, if the prediction is 1X and the Home team is one of the top teams in the Home standings, they too are very likely to win.

“Top teams” typically refers to teams in positions 1-3. Even a team in 4th place could be a good option if the standings are tight at the top, and they have a strong home win percentage (for 1X) or away win percentage (for X2).

Tip: Take time to carefully study the results in the selected leagues to ensure they follow the pattern described above.

Method "D" Video Tutorial
Full Instructions
Simple Steps

In brief:
1. High success rate.
2. Press Dynamic and Away.
3. Typically, the top 3 teams win!

Examples:
Dynamic Standings
Sweden League 2
Sweden League 2

Update:
The key factor is to have a high success rate for the X2 or 1X prediction! A success rate of around 80% over the last 2 months (use Best Choice!) is excellent because you’re choosing between two likely outcomes!
If the team is ranked between 4th and 8th in the standings, a Draw is very likely!
By considering the stats from the Fast Statistics box and all the information from Biorhythm, predicting a Draw becomes much easier!

The weekend is coming! Get ready…
Dinos"

 E.  Won by Split Decision! High Odds, Great Results!

 An exceptionally rewarding technique from Dinos, inspired by aerodynamics, called the Centre of Gravity (C o G). This method offers high odds and impressive success rates, thanks to Manual Fine-tuning.

"If you want to soar, always keep an eye on the Centre of Gravity!"

"Hello everyone,

C o G. The method's name draws inspiration from aerodynamics! Aerodynamics? But we're talking about football here!!!

Well, I believe examples are the best way to understand things!

As we all know, high odds are what every punter aims for! The biggest advantage? For me, the most important aspect is that, with systems (see system bets), you don’t have to win every match to turn a profit!

We often come across odds like these: 2.60, 3.20, 2.80.
Can we succeed with these odds? My answer is YES!

• Open GoWin!
• Select the date you're interested in.
• Set both Fine Tune cursors (Manual and Contrast) to the minimum (-10).
• Check the Confidence option.
• Click on Prediction.
• Sort by ‘X’. You’ll find plenty of X predictions.
• Open Biorhythm for each “X” match. You’ll see a variety of stats. Pay attention to the Overall and Home – Away rankings of the two teams in the League Table, conveniently displayed here.

The ideal scenario we’re after is when the Overall rankings are very close, but there’s a large gap in the Home and Away rankings.

In such a case, the stronger team according to the Home – Away rankings will most likely win!

This is why we need to understand the balance point! The Centre of Gravity (C o G) can determine everything in aviation—and more than just that!

P.S
I’ve tested this method extensively, and it works brilliantly! Targets like 2.40, 2.60, 2.90, or even 4.20 are a walk in the park...

Good luck!
Dinos"

Tips:

• The higher the percentage for X, the less difference in strength is needed.
• When the teams’ strength is similar, a Home win is highly probable.
• If you use double chance bets like 1X or X2, the success rate is close to 100%. The odds will still be attractive.
• If the decision isn’t clear, discard it or choose an alternative. You can always look at the goal market – a good bet is “Both teams to score and Over 2.5”. Of course, you must study all the stats before making a decision! I’ve found this often happens with odds ranging from 2.30 to 3.00!
• Run Performance to check how effective this method is for a specific league you want to bet on. You’ll be amazed by what you uncover in the heart of the software…

Our notes:

• The primary decision criterion is the Overall-Overall and Home – Away rankings. The goal is to find matches where the Overall rankings are very close, but the difference between Home and Away is significant!
• Additional decision criteria, in order of importance, include: 1X2 Prediction percentages, Confidence values (combined), and Biorhythm. The more criteria align, the better. Practising with past results is one of the most effective ways to understand how each factor influences the outcome. Also see the NON-CONFLICTING FACTORS strategy.
• For complete compatibility with the NON-CONFLICTING FACTORS strategy, we recommend using the default settings to calculate predictions and Confidence values, then adjusting the Contrast and Manual tune to -10. This ensures the predictions are updated in real-time, as required by Dinos’ method, while the Confidence values remain as per the default settings, which we know better than custom ones.
• There’s also a distinct advantage to working with well-balanced games: the more balanced the game, the less likely it is to be fixed. This reduces the associated risk, so we can focus on just the two teams and our skills.

Examples:

•  Cowdenbeath-Raith Rovers from Scottish Championship:
  Overall – Overall: 8 vs. 6
  Home – Away: 10 vs. 4
  In this match, the 8th placed team plays against the 6th, but in reality, it’s the 10th against the 4th.
  Result: 2 @ 2.20. Won by split decision!
  
•  Getafe - Rayo Vallecano from Spanish Primera:
  Overall – Overall: 14 vs. 11
  Home – Away: 14 vs. 8
  In this match, the 14th placed team plays against the 11th, but actually, it’s the 14th vs. the 8th.
  Result: 2 @ 3.20. Won by split decision!
  

Centre of Gravity Technique

 F.  Won by Split Decision! Non-Conflicting Factors.
Enhanced Results. High Odds! Advanced Analysis.

 This technique can be applied to both X and 1X2 matches, Dinos' Centre of Gravity method, as well as any other match for advanced data analysis.

The key decision factors, in order of importance, are as follows:

• Confidence and Prediction percentages. The higher the Confidence levels for both teams (between 65-95 with default settings, allowing for slight flexibility), the more reliable the Prediction percentages become. Lower Confidence levels for either team may weaken or even reverse the prediction… Dinos' Red/Blue rules can also be applied successfully here.
• Differences in Home-Away and Overall rankings.
• Biorhythm profiles, levels, and differences, including whether they are ascending or descending, cyclical repetitions, both Home – Away and Overall.
• Wins-Draws-Losses percentages.

Ideally, all factors should align in the same direction. If this is not possible, the greater the alignment, the better:

• Where the direction and difference are clear, choose 1 or 2. Don’t worry about the odds – they will all be favourable.
• Where the direction is clear but the difference between the teams isn’t significant, opt for 1X or X2, depending on the observed trend, but only if the odds are favourable.
• If the situation is unclear or the potential profit isn’t worthwhile, discard the match without hesitation

Assess the differences, feel the influences
And remember! It’s all about GoWin! and your advanced data interpretation. The more experience you gain with this method, the better your results will be. Train yourself using past results, and when you're confident, dive into the action!

The NON-CONFLICTING FACTORS strategy
Improved results: split decisions, advanced analysis!

Good luck!

Examples and clarification in response to Megwa’s question:

Hello Megwa,

The odds are what every punter is after!!! They should be around 2.
Examples are the best way to make things clearer... So here are some recent matches:

 Germany
Bundesliga:
Schalke-Mainz @ 1.95
Ausburg-Hamburger @ 1.85
2. Bundesliga:
Braunscheig-Nurnberg @ 2.05

 England
League 1:
Milton Keynes-Colchester @ 1.65
Swindon-Fleetwood @ 1.85
League 2:
Hartlepool-Wycombe @ 2.10 *
Conference:
Macclesfield-Torquay @ 3.15

 France
Ligue 1:
Reims-Bastia @ 2.20

All these matches share the same 3 characteristics:

• Prediction is 1 and remains 1 at Contrast -10.
• Home team is much stronger (e.g. according to Home - Away rankings), scores significantly more goals and concedes fewer goals than the away team.
• Confidence values with default settings are over 65 (Safe) and over 85 with manual fine-tuning.

P.S. *For Hartlepool - Wycombe the prediction is 2 – the logic is similar

Our comment
This technique significantly reduces the risk of fixed matches, as you will be working with very high Confidence values, which means teams with consistent results and less prone to unexpected outcomes.

The Power of Manual Tuning

 G.  The Power of Manual Tuning
A newly confirmed method by Dinos

 An easy way to find matches... An easy way to make decisions... Faster, SAFER!!!

"I’ve been using this technique for the past few days, and the results have far exceeded my expectations! There’s just one condition: Confidence values must be EXTREMELY HIGH, ranging from 85 to 100!

This is what I did last weekend...

• Set the prediction date for the weekend.
• Move the contrast cursor to the left (more doubles and triples) until it reaches the minimum (-10).
• Press Prediction and wait.
• There will be many 1X2 outcomes, but also numerous singles (1 and 2). Right-click to sort the matches by "1" or "2" to easily find them.
• Go to these singles (1 or 2), and verify the prediction using the Biorhythm and Face-to-Face analysis.
• Check all the stats provided by GoWin! (Dynamic Standings for Home or Away, Goals +, Goals -).

For the upcoming weekend, there will be 159 “1” predictions and 14 “2” predictions.

Whether you use the default settings or manual fine-tuning, it doesn’t matter...
GoWin! is working perfectly...

Good luck and enjoy the weekend!

Dinos"

Examples and clarification in response to Megwa’s question:

Hello Megwa,

The odds are what every punter is looking for! They should be around 2.
Examples are the best way to make things clear, so here are some very recent matches:

 Germany
Bundesliga:
Schalke-Mainz @ 1.95
Ausburg-Hamburger @ 1.85
2. Bundesliga:
Braunschweig-Nürnberg @ 2.05

 England
League 1:
Milton Keynes-Colchester @ 1.65
Swindon-Fleetwood @ 1.85
League 2:
Hartlepool-Wycombe @ 2.10 *
Conference:
Macclesfield-Torquay @ 3.15

 France
Ligue 1:
Reims-Bastia @ 2.20

All these matches share the following 3 characteristics:

• Prediction is 1 and remains 1 at Contrast -10.
• Home team is much stronger (e.g., according to Home - Away rankings), scores significantly more goals, and concedes fewer goals than the away team.
• Confidence values with the default settings are over 65 (Safe), and over 85 with manual fine-tuning.

P.S. *For Hartlepool - Wycombe, the prediction is 2 - the logic is similar.

Our comment:
This technique significantly reduces the risk of fixed matches, as you will be working with very high Confidence values, which means teams with consistent results and less likely to produce surprise outcomes.

The Power of Manual Tuning

 H.  Under 3.5 | As simple as effective!

 An incredibly simple technique proposed by one of our users, which yields excellent results. It boasts an exceptionally high success rate and is perfect for accumulators:

Dear GoWin! Users,

First of all, I must say that I am absolutely delighted with GoWin! and have made substantial profits. For me, this is one of the best programs I’ve ever tried.

Special thanks go to the creators of this software, and to Dinos, whose contributions have greatly enhanced it and uncovered many valuable features.

Now, I’d like to explain what my friend and I discovered. This method has enabled me to achieve a high success rate with my tips.

The key indicator for this method is CONFIDENCE! It must be:

* LESS than 40 for the HOME team
* GREATER than 60 for the AWAY team.
For example: 16-80, 20-77, 30-90, and so on...

In these cases, we bet on UNDER 3.5 GOALS...

So far, I have never lost with my Under 3.5 bets! Confidence is the most important factor. However, you can also check other factors – see our Tips & Tricks below.

Here are some examples of matches I’ve successfully selected:

Tyrnavos - Pierikos - Confidence: 33-67 Final Score: 0-0
Acharnaikos - AOT Alimos 33-67 0-0
Borussia Dortmund - Hoffenheim 17-67 1-0
Kabylie Tizi Ouzou - Arba 20-67 2-1
Orlando Pirates - Maritzburg United 25-67 1-2
RKC Waalwijk - Maastricht 29-71 0-1
Levante - Getafe 33-67 1-1
Sporting Braga II - Olhanense 38-62 2-0
Grasshoppers - Young Boys Bern: 38-62 0-1
Uniao Madeira - Oliveirense 38-62 0-0
Rizespor - Karabukspor 40-80 0-3
Messina - Benevento 25-75 1-1
Hallescher FC - Arminia Bielefeld 20-78
Pretoria - Mamelodi Sundowns 33-86
Crotone - Pro Vercelli 44-78*

And many more examples...

We hope this will be of great help to you!
Good luck, everyone!

Our Tips & Tricks:

• Avoid the most unbalanced games, based on the 1X2 percentages (look for both home wins and away wins).
• Also, review the scored and conceded goals for both teams in the last 4-5 matches, and exclude games involving teams with frequent Over 3.5 results.
• The greater the difference between the two values, the better: for example, 20-80 is preferable to 40-60. The limits can be adjusted slightly.*
• The lower and more balanced the Biorhythm (both Home-Away and Overall) for both teams, the better.
• Using Best Choice! and reviewing the league stats (Statistics window) to identify the best leagues for Under 3.5 (i.e., low-scoring leagues), as well as analysing the goals profile of both teams, will certainly help.

Our comment:

• The Under 3.5 method is far less affected by external factors, making its success rate much more reliable. As a result, it has a significant advantage over other methods, such as 1X2.
• By strictly following the two main rules, the success rate is already quite high, typically around 20-21 out of 25 each weekend. By avoiding the most unbalanced games or following the above advice, the success rate can easily increase to around 22 out of 25 or even better.
• The key question is how to optimally manage these success rates?
  
  • With singles, the expected results should generally be positive. However, the downside is that the margins aren’t very high, and betting on each game individually can be quite tedious. Therefore, this approach is neither convenient nor optimal.
  • With an accumulator of around 10 matches, you have a good chance of success.
  • Alternatively, you can spread the bets across two or more accumulators to increase your chances of success. For example, if you create two accumulators, each with 9 or 10 matches, the odds will be around 10. You could also create uneven accumulators, such as one with 16 matches and another with 3. If you win the smaller accumulator, your money will be fully recovered. With a bit of luck, you can win the larger one, resulting in a return of 50 times your stake!

 I.  Both Teams to Score

 What I have noticed after analysing performance is that in matches which meet my first rule (If 1 and blue/red, then X or X2), we can also confidently predict "Both Teams to Score" with a high success rate.

Explanation:

The normal prediction suggests a Home win, which implies at least one goal will be scored!
The low Confidence value for the Away team indicates that this team is likely to outperform the prediction, suggesting they too are likely to score.
In other words, both teams are likely to score in such matches!

In conclusion, we can achieve better results than expected, particularly when the odds for the home team are low...

Dinos

Both Teams to Score

 J.  One Match, Three Ways to Win

 An important factor in life is flexibility...

Here are three matches with similar characteristics:

 From Sweden and Norway

3 Successful Ways:

• Based on Confidence values and my first rule (If 1 and blue/red then X)
• Incorporating Confidence values along with my “Both Teams to Score” method (always refer to the Best Choice section!)
• Using the most probable score suggested by the default settings, and betting on Over 2.5

 The third match also comes from Norway:

In this case, 1X2, “Both Teams to Score”, and Over 2.5 were all successful!

Some people may ignore matches with low odds, but my conclusion is that even in these situations, we can still identify at least one winning option with fairly high odds. This way, the stake remains low, while the chances of making a profit are considerably higher…

Dinos

Three Matches, More Possibilities

 K.  Learn from Winners!

 5 matches analysed by Dinos: How to achieve amazing results with the help of GoWin!, even better than the default results

 Two matches from Finland:

1. Discrepancy between bookmaker’s odds and GoWin!’s probabilities

HJK HELSINKI - LAHTI FC
Prediction: 44.82 - 31.96 - 23.22
Confidence values: 55.56 - 57.14
The odds: 1.47 - 4.00 - 7.00

A brief analysis of the data:
Typically, when the odds are as low as 1.47, we would expect the team to have a very high chance of winning. However, in this case, the probability is only 44.82%. This is the first sign that something ‘interesting’ might happen! The Confidence values are 55.56 and 57.14 for each team, which are also relatively low. This is the second indication that a surprise result could occur. The final result is a draw (X).

2. A safe bet with good odds

INTER TURKU - TPS
Prediction: 75.56 - 12.34 - 12.10
Confidence values: 71 - 88
The odds: 1.70 - 3.55 - 5.45

This is a match with a safe bet: high probabilities and a good return.
The home win was predicted by the default settings.

 The next 2 matches come from USA.

3. Low Confidence - bet on surprise result

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES - CHIVAS USA

Prediction: 44.41 - 32.31 - 23.28
Confidence values: 37.5 - 42.86
The odds: 1.75 - 3.35 - 4.50

A brief analysis of the data:
The usual prediction for this match is a home win (1).
However, the Confidence values for both teams are quite low, suggesting that a surprise result is possible.
The final result was an away win (2).
4. Predictions and Biorhythm correspondence

CHICAGO FIRE - TORONTO FC

Prediction: 24.47 - 38.84 - 36.69
Confidence values: 71.43 - 50
The odds: 1.95 - 3.30 - 3.60

A brief analysis of the data:
The prediction for this match was X2.
Let’s take a closer look at the match.
Toronto played with 10 players after a red card in the 29th minute.
However, Toronto scored a goal in the 43rd minute.
Looking at the Biorhythm and head-to-head analysis, a 2 result seemed the most probable.
The final score was a draw (X).

 The last match comes from Iceland:

5. Sometimes the hazard has its say

KEFLAVIK - IBV
Prediction: 51.75 - 26.96 - 21.29
Confidence values: 83.33 - 80
The odds: 1.85 - 3.40 - 3.90

The prediction for this match was a home win (1).
Considering the Biorhythm and head-to-head analysis, we saw that a draw was quite likely to occur.
However, in the 93rd minute, the score changed to 1-2.
It was the only match I lost.

This is the Power of GoWin!

Dinos

We had very good matches last night, predictions were AWESOME!!!!!

 L.  5 Factors for Successful Selection

 Kingsley asks: “In predicted matches, what are the key criteria for the success of that prediction?"

Hello Kingsley,

As you’ll see, with GoWin!, the default hit rates are already quite high. So, there’s no doubt that the most important factor to rely on, which already offers very high success rates, is the Prediction itself.

The starting point is already strong. However, with thorough analysis, you can achieve even better results.

GoWin! offers several indicators that can be used as success criteria for predictions. These will certainly help you make the right choice from hundreds of matches:

• The prediction itself
• Best Choice to identify leagues that consistently provide the highest performance for the desired type of bet
• Biorhythm
• Confidence levels
• Statistical data from the Statistics window

A well-conducted analysis based on these factors will significantly improve your results.

Cheers!
Robert

 M.  Understanding Confidence Values

Confidence values are crucial elements that help enhance the accuracy of GoWin!. They might seem small but play an important role in the overall process.

The key thing to understand is that the Confidence value reflects confidence in the prediction itself, not the players' belief in their team's chances of winning. An inconsistent or erratic history of results will automatically lead to a low Confidence value. Higher Confidence values indicate a safer prediction, while lower values suggest that a surprise result is more likely.

While the 1X2 percentages provide a standard calculation of the teams' strengths, the Confidence values are not based on the team's overall power. Instead, they are influenced by various factors and indicate how likely a team is to perform at its usual level of ability.

This means that the team with the highest Confidence doesn’t necessarily have the highest power. Rather, it suggests that the team is likely to play up to their predicted level of ability.

• High Confidence means the team is expected to perform as usual, at their typical level of strength, making the prediction safer.
• Low Confidence means the team is expected to perform differently from usual. This could mean:
  • For a favourite: The team is expected to play worse than usual.
  • For an underdog: The team is expected to perform better than usual.

With this understanding, you can easily start interpreting the data.

As a general rule in statistics, extreme values close to 0 or 100 should be treated with caution. A prediction of 100%, for example, implies certainty, but we are still dealing with a prediction. It could indicate insufficient or unbalanced data, or other distorting factors, but it could also reflect reality.

Our user, Dinos, applied this theory, studied numerous possible scenarios, and established the most successful rules for identifying surprise results (see the Red/Blue rules in Section B).

For example, one of Dinos' most successful rules is: If X2 and red/blue, then 1.

A low Confidence value for an underdog suggests that they are likely to perform better than usual, while a relatively high Confidence value for the favourite indicates they will most likely play as expected. This gives the underdog a slight advantage.

Relying solely on the normal prediction might work, but analysing the Confidence values can provide valuable insights and help identify surprise results more effectively. For instance, Dinos' favourite rule has a success rate of around 40% in predicting surprise results (with further study, you could even reach a 50-60% success rate), often with odds above 3 or 4, or even higher.

Notes:

• The predictions are generally accurate even without considering the Confidence values. However, Confidence values add value by offering an odds-independent way to make selections. This means you can target safer, higher odds and, in some cases, achieve about 10% higher hit rates without reducing the odds.
• The safest Confidence values typically fall within the 65-95 range. In contrast, a low Confidence value should be in the 20-49 range (with default settings and some flexibility).
• The Confidence value is directly linked to the 1X2 (home win/draw/away win) prediction and only indirectly connected to the score prediction.

 M1.  100% Confidence. What Does It Mean?

As mentioned earlier, a 100% Confidence rating can have different meanings and isn't a common occurrence in the world of predictions and probabilities. We leave the raw values unchanged, as this ensures they remain much more meaningful.

• 100% usually indicates a lack of fresh data or irregular data distribution. This is often the case at the start of the season, and in such instances, it's better to disregard the match.
• If it’s not the start of the season, a 100% Confidence can also suggest a team with very consistent performance. While this is generally positive, it’s not ideal if the streak is too long and perfectly consistent. Streaks of this nature are unlikely to last forever, and we should expect a change at some point. In these situations, the probability of a surprise result increases, while the odds for a normal result decrease. When a team has a long winning streak, the odds for a surprise result are often higher, and it’s likely that the streak will end sooner rather than later, which means we won’t have a value bet.
• In some cases, a 100% Confidence value may also represent genuinely high confidence in the prediction.

Notes:

• If you're able to analyse the game based on this information, then you can consider the match. Otherwise, it’s better to disregard it and look for a clearer, more reliable option.
• Don’t get stuck on a single match; compare it with others and only choose the clearest and most promising ones.

 N.  High Odds Is My Way

…and I believe this should be the approach. Chris wanted to share how he uses GoWin!

"I’ve been using GoWin! for a long time now. Back when I first started, I was impressed with how much I could achieve with it. But since the recent updates, I’m truly amazed at its capabilities.

Here’s how I approach it:

I follow the guidelines provided and use the Best Choice! feature to view leagues ranked by their hit rates. From there, I focus on the top leagues and keep an eye on the Confidence values to pick my favourites.

However, my goal isn’t just to find the winner. When I look at a match, I’m looking for the type of bet that offers a good return, whether that’s 1X2, Under, Over, Both teams to score, or something else. I also pay attention to surprise results based on Confidence values, particularly in leagues with lower hit rates. Dinos' advice and insights are incredibly helpful too.

I’ve found this approach to be far more successful and rewarding. Rather than selecting 5 or 10 events with low odds, I prefer to focus on just 2 or 3 events with higher odds.

This is my approach!
Chris, UK"

 O.  The Best Method:
Singles or Accumulators? Try Systems…

There are many ways to make successful selections with GoWin!, but what’s the best way to put them into practice?

"It largely depends on what you're looking for.

Single Bets: This is the steadiest and safest method – the Pro approach. It relies less on luck and more on your skills. There are more than 30 leagues at the top of Best Choice! with excellent results, without any special selection. Similarly, there are about the same number of leagues at the bottom of Best Choice! where the surprise result is the focus. The starting point is therefore very high.

Accumulators (Parlays): These can bring higher profits but often require several attempts. Combining many games introduces an element of luck.

Systems: One of my favourites too. A great method, it's a high-end yet simple-to-understand combination of accumulators. The key advantage of a system is that you can win even if not all your selections are correct! There are many preset options, such as: 2 of 3, 3 of 4, 3 of 5, 4 of 5, and so on. They combine the safety of singles with the profit potential of accumulators. The more correct picks you have, the higher your winnings.

I personally use all three methods simultaneously: the basics – singles or smaller systems or accumulators, for steadier results that also fund my next games, and occasionally larger accumulators or systems for potentially bigger profits.

For small accumulators or systems, I usually combine a few (2-4) events with decent odds, i.e. around 2.0 (1/1) or slightly higher. It doesn’t always work, but when it does, the results are consistent. And that's the key: long-term results.

Robert"

 P.  The PERFECT DRAW

Everything happens for a reason! The more we know, the better we become.

Why Niort – Dijon is the perfect example of a Drawn match

Match Analysis:
• The prediction shows a clear draw (X).
• The 45% default Confidence for Niort (with a slight advantage according to the prediction percentages) suggests they are likely to perform worse than expected. Dijon also has a slight advantage based on the rankings. Overall, it’s a well-balanced match.
• Niort has a high percentage of drawn matches, both at home and overall: 52%. This is a strong indicator of their tendency to end games in a draw.
• The balanced and low levels of Biorhythms, both home and away, further support this prediction.
• Both teams have a low and balanced average number of goals scored and conceded.

League Analysis:
• France Ligue 2 has one of the highest draw percentages across all leagues, and Niort is among the teams with the highest draw rates in Ligue 2 – see the Statistics window for more details.
• Ligue 2 is also highly ranked in the Best Choice! top for betting on Draws, with a 57% default success rate over the last month.

Rewards:
• Lastly, the high odds for Draw bets – typically around 2.95, and often even higher – make them profitable, even with a success rate as low as 30-35%.

Betting on Draws has always been a challenge. However, with so many factors in your favour, it’s definitely worth the bet. Success is within reach!

 R.  Detecting the Most Likely Drawn Matches

Five ways to improve your chances when hunting for draws

Hunting for drawn matches has always been a tricky business. While the potential for consistent profit is there, it requires skill and strategy. GoWin! is your perfect hunting companion to help you sharpen your skills.

The steps to becoming a successful hunter are simple:

• Hunt where the prey is abundant: target leagues and teams with frequent draws (check the Statistics window).
• Go where the hunting is easiest: select competitions where the performance in drawn matches is strong (use the Performance and Best Choice features).
• Sharpen your hunting tools: fine-tune the prediction engine to ensure your results are as accurate as possible.
• Choose your targets wisely: focus on matches with the highest probability of a draw, as calculated by the prediction engine, and with similar Biorhythm levels.
• It’s best to track matches between low-scoring teams that are out of form and struggle to win or score. These matches often make the best hunting grounds.
• A true hunter never ignores their instincts. But with GoWin!, you now have the power and knowledge, meaning you don't need to rely on instinct alone. That said, we wouldn't ask you to completely disregard your instincts. After all, we know your instincts are excellent — you chose GoWin!, the best tool for the job. ✌️

The same hunting strategy can be applied to other types of bets like Under, Over, No score, No score draws, home win, away win, and more…

 S.  Confidence

Finding the matches that could end with a surprise result

Why is it important to identify the most likely surprise results?
1. To avoid losing bets that initially seem very safe.
2. To place bets with strong chances of winning, at very high odds.

The example below comes from the latest round of Italy's Serie C1B. With no need for fine-tuning, extra statistics, or specialised knowledge—just using this fantastic feature—the profit is nearly double the stake:

Four surprise results flagged by the program (with very low Confidence: 33, 33, 28, and 33):
BENEVENTO - PISA > 1 - Won
CARRARESE - NOCERINA > 1 - Won
GUBBIO - ANDRIA > X2 - Won
PRATO - PERUGIA > X2 - Lost

Average odds: at least 2.8; Stake £10 on each match; Return = £84

One match abandoned: PAGANESE - LATINA > stake returned

Three matches with a low likelihood of surprise (higher Confidence values):
AVELLINO - CATANZARO > 1 - Won
SORRENTO - FROSINONE > 2 - Lost
VIAREGGIO - BARLETTA > 1 - Won

Average odds: 1.8; Stake £10 on each match; Return = £36

Total stake £70; Total Return: £120
Total Profit: at least £50

Here's a message from Mark, who has already successfully used the technique from our previous post on Boxing Day Premier League matches:

"Based on Confidence, I selected four matches that were unlikely to end in a surprise result:

EVERTON-WIGAN 2-1 (Conf. 62.5 and 75) >> 1 @ 1.59 - Won
MANCHESTER UNITED - NEWCASTLE 4-3 (75-62.5) >> 1 @ 1.34 - Won
ASTON VILLA - TOTTENHAM 0-4 (75-50) >> X2 @ 1.51 - Won
FULHAM - SOUTHAMPTON 1-1 (62.5-85.7) >> 1 @ 1.95 - Lost

…and five matches most likely to end with a surprise result:

STOKE - LIVERPOOL 3-1 (62.5-37.5) >> 2 @ 3.34 - Lost
SUNDERLAND - MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 (37.5-62.5) >> 1 @ 6.6 - Won
READING - SWANSEA 0-0 (50-37.5) >> 1X @ 1.64 - Won
QPR - WBA 1-2 (37.5-50) >> 1 @ 2.42 - Lost
NORWICH - CHELSEA 0-1 (50-25) >> 2 @ 1.76 - Won

One match was postponed:
ARSENAL LONDON - WEST HAM UNITED

Stake: £10 on each match
Total Stake: £90
Total Return: £144.4 (£15.9 + £13.4 + £15.1 + £66 + £16.4 + £17.6)
My total Profit: £54.4"

 T.  Performance Feature

Choosing the leagues that offer the best performance

Everyone has their own approach to betting, and so it’s no surprise that each method can be unique. The system is powered by a vast database covering over 100 competitions. Along with the accuracy of the prediction engine, this impressive versatility is key to success. It means that there will always be competitions that suit your system, offering plenty of opportunities to find value.

As with anything in life, it’s important to make the most of the best opportunities available—and betting is no different. It’s always a smart move to focus on the competitions that provide the greatest chances of success.

With GoWin!, discovering the best leagues is a straightforward task. Simply use its unique Performance feature. Select the desired time frame, pick the league, and hit the Performance button. From there, you can compare the prediction table and the data in the Fast Statistics box to assess the leagues.

The prediction engine excels across various aspects, meaning that for nearly any system, you’ll find several competitions with the potential to generate consistent, long-term profits—from the simplest systems like 1X2, Under/Over, and Correct Score, to more advanced strategies. Conversely, on almost every competition, there is at least one system where the default performance is more than sufficient to guarantee long-term profit.

 U.  Correct Score Dutching Technique

Some time ago, one of our users, Paul, shared this technique with us. We thought it would be useful to pass it on to you.

"For me, the key is finding a low-scoring football league with fairly predictable results—such as the English Premier League.

I've found that as long as I:

• Avoid the top-rated teams (Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea).
• Avoid matches where an away win is heavily expected.

I focus on dutching these scores:

0-0, 0-1, 1-0, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1, 2-0

Last Saturday, I placed £100 per correct-score dutching bet and made around £40-£45 profit from each of the four matches I bet on.

With GoWin!, I have a clear advantage over other punters, which allows me to implement this strategy successfully."

Paul is able to use this system to his advantage thanks to the high accuracy of GoWin!'s correct score and Over/Under predictions, along with the detailed statistics the software provides.

Identifying suitable leagues is quick, simple, and precise with GoWin!:

• Open the Statistics window and review the Leagues > Goals Statistics table.
• Run the Performance feature on the selected leagues and choose the best ones based on the Fast Statistics section.

 V.  What's Better: Accumulators or Single Bets?

Accumulators (Accas) are fascinating. Let's explore how they work and when they're a good choice.

Trixie, Yankee, Canadian, Super Yankee, Heinz, Super Heinz, Goliath, full-cover bets, and accumulators in general—whether they have catchy names or not—are fine, as long as they are used sparingly.

The maths behind bookmaking tells us that single bets are the most efficient form of betting and should be the default choice.

Just like any seller, bookmakers have a margin of profit. In top leagues, it’s about 4%, while in lower leagues, it can be as high as 9%.

A 4% margin of profit means the probability for that event is 104%. But in reality, no probability can exceed 100%.

To put it simply, this means that bookmakers are selling us a product worth £100 for £104.

If we combine two events, the probability becomes 104% * 104% = 108.16%.

So what have we got? Now, we’re buying a product worth £100 for £108.

What happens if we combine 10 events? That’s 104% raised to the power of 10! We’re paying £148 for a product that’s worth £100!

Ever received a bonus when placing an accumulator bet?
That’s simply a confirmation of this concept. Because the price multiplies quickly (for example, to £129.50 after just 3 matches in lower leagues), bookmakers can afford to give you a small discount to make it more appealing. This, in turn, secures a higher profit margin and masks the actual mathematics behind it. Essentially, you’ve had the price raised from £100 to £129.50, then discounted back to £125!

In conclusion, accumulators are a fun way to test your luck but should always be the exception, not the rule.

There’s no need to get bogged down in the maths and calculations behind this; just keep the conclusion in mind and rely on GoWin!, the only tool that has been genuinely helping punters outsmart the bookies for almost two decades.

Wikipedia: Mathematics of Bookmaking
See the section "Overround on multiple bets." For easier understanding, the overround is the bookmaker’s profit margin.