{"id":14357,"date":"2024-12-19T13:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14357"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:22:06","slug":"booking-points-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/booking-points-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Booking Points and How Do They Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betting comes with a set of its own professional slang terms used by both bookmakers and punters. Some of them, like \u201coutright betting\u201d, \u201chandicap\u201d, or \u201cover\/under\u201d are almost universal for all types of betting. Others are sport specific.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will discuss one such term. Let\u2019s take a look at the <\/span>meaning of booking points<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are Booking Points in Football Betting?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explained in layman\u2019s terms, booking points are a system of showing how many yellow and red cards the referee showed during the game. But why would you need to know this information when betting on a match?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking points are a popular betting option. They can be used in a number of betting markets. For example, you can bet whether the total amount of booking points at the end of the match will be over or under a certain number set by the bookies. Another possible betting market is which team will accumulate a larger amount of booking points during the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into the booking points calculation system, there are a couple of things you should remember when betting on booking points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only cards given out during the 90 minute regular time count towards the booking points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cards given in extra time or during penalties don\u2019t count.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cards given to coaches, substitutes, or players off the pitch don\u2019t count.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How Many Points is a Yellow Card Worth?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A yellow card is worth 10 points. This only counts for the players who are on the pitch. If a player got carded off pitch, this won\u2019t be added to the total booking points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a player gets two yellow cards in one match, which automatically results in a red card, the total booking points awarded to the team will be 35 points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Many Points is a Red Card Worth?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A straight red card (not preceded by two yellows) is worth 25 points. However, if a player gets a red card as a result of two previous yellow cards, the total amount of booking points will be 35 instead of 45.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each player can only be dished out 35 booking points in one match. Similar to the yellow card, red card points only count for players currently on the pitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in football betting and would like to try placing a bet on booking points markets, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/football\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">football betting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Pros and Cons of Booking Points<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking points add a certain layer of excitement to the game. Now you don\u2019t have to only focus on the final result but can also follow the fouls and the cards dished out for them. This is particularly interesting when one team in the match is obviously much stronger than the other, and the result could be foreseen early on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike regular card markets, where each card only earns one or two points (for double booking), booking points hold a significant weight. This helps the punters get much closer to the booking point line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the range of markets on booking points is much more limited compared to the standard card markets. Often, bookmakers only offer a single line for booking points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Use Booking Points<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have discussed <\/span>how booking points work<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but if you\u2019re planning to bet on booking points, there are a number of things you can do to maximize the value of your bet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research the referee. Some referees are more \u201ccard happy\u201d, while others give them out in a more reserved manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze the typical behaviour of the teams during a match. Some players tend to get rough more easily and are more likely to earn a card.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easier to lose cool and commit a foul if the team plays against a long-time rival. That\u2019s why derby matches between local clubs almost always collect more cards and, correspondingly, booking points. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/football\/england\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier League<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s famous Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/football\/scotland\/premiership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scottish Premiership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Old Firm derby between the Celtics and Rangers are good examples of how ferocious such games can get.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of the match plays a big role too. While even a friendly can turn into a fierce battle, players are more likely to fight tooth and nail in matches for a place in the top tier or a significant trophy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider these factors before you place your bet on booking points for a better outcome. You can bet on booking points as a separate bet or as part of a bet builder. Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/premier-league-vs-champions-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League vs Champions League difference<\/a> or check the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/uefa-champions-league-2024-25-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UEFA Champions League schedule<\/a> to enhance your betting strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. 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