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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 required

    Yes.
  • Offer availability

    Weekly from 00:00 on Monday to 23:59 on Sunday; ends at 23:59 on Sunday, 9th August 2026.
  • Event and market

    Football 'Bet Builder' or football accumulator.
  • Required stake

    Account-specific amount.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Minimum selections

    3+.
  • Qualifying bet

    Bet must settle within the same Monday–Sunday window.
  • Reward and credit

    Free bet equal to your qualifying stake, credited within 1 hour of settlement.
  • Free bet use

    Use on a football 'Bet Builder' or football accumulator within 7 days.
  • Restrictions

    One free bet per weekly promo; free bet stake not returned with winnings.

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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