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Betfair Sportsbook – Place a bet, Get a free bet (Football)

Description

Place the specified stake on a football ‘Bet Builder’ or accumulator, and get a free bet to use on another football ‘Bet Builder’ or accumulator.

Key terms

  • Opt in

    Yes.
  • Offer availability

    Weekly from 00:00 every Monday to 23:59 every Sunday until 23:59 on Sunday, 3rd May 2026.
  • Event

    Any football matches during the weekly window.
  • Market

    Football 'Bet Builder' or 'Accumulator', minimum 3 selections.
  • Required stake

    Personalised amount shown on your promo page.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2) per bet.
  • Qualifying bet

    Place and settle the required stake within the same Monday–Sunday period.
  • Reward

    Free bet equal to your stake; credited within 1 hour upon settlement.
  • Restrictions

    Free bet must be used on a football 'Bet Builder' or 'Accumulator' with at least 3 selections; valid for 7 days; stake not returned with winnings.

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Tips for this offer

Based on a 'Bet £10, Get £10' version of this offer, aim for a profit of £5.00 on this Betfair Sportsbook offer.

General advice and example for ‘Bet X, Get Y’ offers

Place your qualifying bets at low odds, ensuring you meet any minimum odds requirement. Use the ‘Qualifying Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes.

Once received, you can convert any free bets or bonuses into cash. Use the ‘Free Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes. It’s best to place free bets at high odds to maximise your profits.

See my ‘Bet X, Get Y‘ guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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