Matched betting full kit
Full qualifying bet + free bet cycle calculator
Complete two-stage calculator for matched betting — qualifying bet + free bet conversion.
What is matched betting?
Matched betting extracts value from bookmaker promos by combining a back bet at the bookmaker with a lay bet at an exchange. Stage 1 (qualifying bet) usually loses a small amount to unlock the free bet. Stage 2 (free bet conversion) extracts most of the free bet's face value as cash. Net profit is positive regardless of result. Combine with Free bet conversion and Bet boost comparison for full promo math.
See also: Lay bet (Exchange), Free bet conversion, Bet boost comparison
How to use
- 1Enter qualifying bet stake and odds.
- 2Enter free bet amount and its odds + lay odds.
- 3See qualifying loss, free bet profit, and total cycle profit.
Example: €100 welcome bonus
Stage 1: Bet €20 at 5.00 back, lay at 5.10 (2% commission). Qualifying loss: ≈€0.40. Unlocks €20 free bet. Stage 2: free bet at 5.00 back, lay 5.10. Extract ≈€16. Total profit: €15.60 from a €20 bonus. Repeat across all welcome offers — €500-1000 risk-free in your first month.
When to use
- Working through bookmaker welcome bonuses
- Reload offers and weekly promos
- Beginner matched betting before scaling up
Frequently asked questions
What is the Matched betting kit calculator?
Matched betting extracts value from bookmaker promos by combining a back bet at the bookmaker with a lay bet at an exchange. Stage 1 (qualifying bet) usually loses a small amount to unlock the free bet.
How does the Matched betting kit calculator work in practice?
Stage 1: Bet €20 at 5.00 back, lay at 5.10 (2% commission). Qualifying loss: ≈€0.40. Unlocks €20 free bet. Stage 2: free bet at 5.00 back, lay 5.10. Extract ≈€16. Total profit: €15.60 from a €20 bonus. Repeat across all welcome offers — €500-1000 risk-free in your first month.
When should I use the Matched betting kit calculator?
Working through bookmaker welcome bonuses. Reload offers and weekly promos. Beginner matched betting before scaling up.