One thing I struggle with is volatility. On some matches I bet on over/under goals and even when my pick is logical, unexpected events ruin it—red cards, injuries, game tempo shifts. How do seasoned bettors manage that? Do they mix handicap and goal total bets or hedge in some way?
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You’re touching on a real issue. Many bettors diversify across markets to mitigate shock events. For instance, layering a small Asian handicap bet with a goal total one can reduce risk. That Fan Banter article discusses it odds96.in https://fanbanter.co.uk/best-way-to-bet-on-soccer-asian-handicaps-goal-totals-and-another_way/ it talks about combining markets and how bookmakers price bets to balance appeal and protect margins. The trick is understanding when a game is stable enough for over/under vs when a slightly better team deserves a handicap advantage. The best bettors also adjust based on live events, so they might shift a goals bet to a handicap mid-game.