Football 1X2, cricket match winner, basketball moneyline — bet on the winner of any match, anywhere in the world, at competitive odds on Z Baaz.
The simplest and most popular betting market out there — once you get it, everything clicks
In football, the Match Winner market is commonly known as 1X2 In this market, "1" means the home team wins, "X" means a draw, and "2" means the away team wins. Simply pick your outcome, enter your stake — and if you're right when the match ends, your winnings are credited to your Z Baaz wallet based on the odds. It doesn't get simpler than that.
The betting world is full of markets — Over/Under, Handicap, Corner Kicks, Cards. But among them all, Match Winner (1X2) remains the most popular by far. The reason is simple: you only need to answer one question — "Which team wins?" Beyond football, Z Baaz offers match winner betting across cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and more.
For new bettors, the Match Winner market is the ideal place to start. There are no complex rules and no goal spreads to track like in Handicap betting. Bet on a team you know in a match you understand. Z Baaz displays each team's recent form, head-to-head record, and injury updates alongside every match, making it easier to place an informed bet.
Match Winner odds at Z Baaz are highly competitive. We keep our margins lower than many other platforms, meaning more value for you. For marquee fixtures — like El Clásico, top Premier League clashes, or key Bangladesh cricket series — Z Baaz offers specially boosted odds.
Z Baaz — From Football to Kabaddi, a Massive Sports Market
Live at Z Baaz Right Now — Illustrative Odds
| Match | League | Home | Draw | Away | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man City vs Arsenal | Premier League | 1.95 | 3.40 | 3.80 | Live |
| Barcelona vs Atletico | La Liga | 1.78 | 3.60 | 4.20 | Tonight |
| Bayern vs Dortmund | Bundesliga | 1.65 | 4.00 | 4.75 | Hot Matches |
| India vs Bangladesh | T20 Series | 1.55 | — | 2.40 | Tomorrow |
| Lakers vs Golden State | NBA | 2.05 | — | 1.82 | This week |
Illustrative odds. Check Z Baaz dashboard for accurate, up-to-date odds.
Bets are settled in just minutes
Live betting — or in-play betting — is where Z Baaz gets truly exciting. You can still back a winner after the match has started, with odds updating in real time as the game flows. When one side scores a goal or takes a wicket, the other team's odds lengthen. Reading the moment correctly can return far more than any pre-match bet.
Say Man City vs Arsenal is at half-time with Arsenal leading 1-0. Man City's odds might have drifted out to 3.20 — but if you believe City are the better side and can turn it around, backing them at those odds could deliver a much bigger return. Z Baaz shows live stats alongside the betting stream to help you make smarter in-play decisions.
Live Match Winner betting is also hugely popular for cricket on Z Baaz. After the powerplay or mid-innings, if you feel the batting side has the momentum to win, that's your moment to bet. In T20s, the last 5 overs can flip a match entirely — so live odds are always on the move.
Tips from the Pros — For Responsible Betting
In football betting, most people go straight for the home or away side. The draw — the "X" — often gets overlooked, yet it frequently offers the best odds on the board (anywhere from 3.00 to 4.50). Check the stats on Z Baaz and you'll find that roughly 25–30% of Premier League matches end level.
When two teams are evenly matched, or when a draw might suit one side — say, a dead rubber at the end of a league season or the away leg of a European knockout tie — the draw market becomes genuinely attractive. Use the stats tab on Z Baaz to see which head-to-head fixtures produce draws most often, then bet accordingly.
One last thing to keep in mind — however straightforward the Match Winner market looks, no bet is ever a sure thing. Z Baaz is committed to responsible betting. Play for fun, stick to your budget, and never chase your losses with bigger stakes.
Pre-match betting closes a few minutes before kick-off. That's when live betting on Z Baaz kicks in — though odds shift fast as the action unfolds.
If a match is cancelled or postponed to another day, Z Baaz will either refund your stake or keep the bet valid until the new match date, in accordance with our policy. See full Terms & Conditions for details.
Everything You Need to Know About Match Winner Betting