Football Arbitrage Opportunities

We highlight current over/under combinations where the odds permit a theoretical arbitrage. The sample splits assume a total stake of 100 EUR and illustrate how to distribute stakes correctly. This is not betting or investment advice.

Next arbitrage combination: Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen

07.12.2025 14:30 Line O/U 3.0 Over 2.35 - Quotenquelle A Under 1.85 - Quotenquelle B

44.05 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle A) -> payout 103.51 EUR (calculated surplus 3.51 EUR)

55.95 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 103.51 EUR (calculated surplus 3.51 EUR)

Total stake 100 EUR – calculated surplus approx. 3.51 EUR, provided odds and limits stay unchanged.

Displayed odds originate from external betting markets and are shown without naming individual bookmakers. Neutral labels per operator: Quotenquelle A, Quotenquelle B, Quotenquelle C, Quotenquelle D, Quotenquelle E, Quotenquelle F, Quotenquelle G. The examples are snapshots and not updated in real time. Actual odds may differ.

Scans: 1765 markets – Matches found: 10

Note: Quotenquelle A, Quotenquelle B, Quotenquelle C, Quotenquelle D, Quotenquelle E, Quotenquelle F, Quotenquelle G refer to different bookmakers.

Matchup	Kickoff	Period	Under	Line	Over
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 1.85	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle A 2.35
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 44.05 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle A) -> payout 103.51 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 3.51 EUR. - Stake 55.95 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 103.51 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 3.51 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 3.51 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 1.85	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle C 2.32
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 44.36 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle C) -> payout 102.93 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 2.93 EUR. - Stake 55.64 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 102.93 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 2.93 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 2.93 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 1.85	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle D 2.28
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 44.79 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle D) -> payout 102.13 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 2.13 EUR. - Stake 55.21 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 102.13 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 2.13 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 2.13 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 1.85	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle E 2.24
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 45.23 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle E) -> payout 101.32 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 1.32 EUR. - Stake 54.77 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 101.32 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 1.32 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 1.32 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 1.85	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle F 2.24
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 45.23 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle F) -> payout 101.32 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 1.32 EUR. - Stake 54.77 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 101.32 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 1.32 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 1.32 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle A 1.29	U/O 4.0	Quotenquelle E 4.45
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 22.47 EUR on Over 4.0 (Quotenquelle E) -> payout 100.01 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.01 EUR. - Stake 77.53 EUR on Under 4.0 (Quotenquelle A) -> payout 100.01 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.01 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 0.01 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen	07.12.2025 14:30	FT	Quotenquelle A 1.29	U/O 4.0	Quotenquelle F 4.45
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 22.47 EUR on Over 4.0 (Quotenquelle F) -> payout 100.01 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.01 EUR. - Stake 77.53 EUR on Under 4.0 (Quotenquelle A) -> payout 100.01 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.01 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 0.01 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim	07.12.2025 16:30	FT	Quotenquelle B 2.03	U/O 3.25	Quotenquelle G 2.00
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 50.37 EUR on Over 3.25 (Quotenquelle G) -> payout 100.74 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.74 EUR. - Stake 49.63 EUR on Under 3.25 (Quotenquelle B) -> payout 100.74 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.74 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 0.74 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim	07.12.2025 16:30	FT	Quotenquelle C 1.45	U/O 4.0	Quotenquelle G 3.25
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 30.85 EUR on Over 4.0 (Quotenquelle G) -> payout 100.27 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.27 EUR. - Stake 69.15 EUR on Under 4.0 (Quotenquelle C) -> payout 100.27 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.27 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 0.27 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.
Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim	07.12.2025 16:30	FT	Quotenquelle A 2.30	U/O 3.0	Quotenquelle G 1.77
Step 1: Split the total stake of 100 EUR. - Stake 56.51 EUR on Over 3.0 (Quotenquelle G) -> payout 100.02 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.02 EUR. - Stake 43.49 EUR on Under 3.0 (Quotenquelle A) -> payout 100.02 EUR -> calculated surplus approx. 0.02 EUR. Step 2: Whether the match finishes high or low scoring, the calculated surplus stays around 0.02 EUR if the odds remain unchanged. Note: Values rounded. Odds may change at any time, limits or cancellations are possible. Confirm real conditions before placing bets.

Important notice: This page does not encourage placing sports bets. The calculations purely illustrate mathematical arbitrage concepts. Actual profit cannot be guaranteed because odds, limits, cancellations, taxes or technical issues may change. Sports betting can lead to financial loss.

Arbitrage betting FAQ

Can a listed arbitrage still fail?

What happens if one bet is voided?

Are quarter lines (e.g. 4.25) riskier?

Can bookmakers restrict arbitrage bettors?

Is arbitrage betting illegal?

Does every arbitrage guarantee profit?

What is betting arbitrage? Mechanics, upside and risks explained

Betting arbitrage is a mathematical strategy in sports betting. It combines different market odds so that, on paper, every outcome yields a positive surplus. It is often marketed as a "sure profit", yet that only holds under specific conditions.

How does sports betting arbitrage work?

Arbitrage appears when two or more odds diverge enough to create a mathematical edge once stakes are distributed accordingly.

Common cases include over/under markets or two-way markets for the same event. Stakes are split so that each scenario produces almost the same payout.

Is betting arbitrage a sure win?

In theory an arbitrage can generate a so-called "sure win".

In practice the profit is not guaranteed because odds can shift quickly, stakes may be limited or wagers cancelled.

Is arbitrage really risk-free?

Although arbitrage is promoted as risk-free, reality introduces numerous risk factors.

Odds changes, technical delay, suspended markets and quarter-line settlements prove that full safety does not exist.

Is arbitrage guaranteed to be profitable?

A calculated arbitrage is not automatically profitable.

Market moves, rejected bets or late execution can remove the expected surplus entirely.

Is arbitrage legal?

In most countries arbitrage betting is legally permitted because it relies on public odds.

However, operators can set limits or restrict accounts if they detect arbitrage activity.

Who is arbitrage suitable for?

Arbitrage mainly suits experienced users with multiple accounts who can react fast and understand the risks involved.

Beginners should approach carefully because bankroll management, timing and access to markets are critical.

What are the risks of arbitrage betting?

Odds movement while placing bets
One side being voided by the operator
Stake limits for systematic arbitrage play
Quarter-line settlements (0.25 / 0.75 etc.)
Technical delays or suspended markets
Different regulations depending on jurisdiction

Arbitrage verdict

Arbitrage exploits market inefficiencies and can create a positive surplus on paper. Claims of "sure profit" or "risk-free strategy" only apply under ideal conditions. Market dynamics, operator rules and technical factors are decisive.

Notice: This content is for information only and does not constitute betting or investment advice.