The new Super Sub betting option is gaining popularity.
Now we are not talking about stuffed baguettes, but rather a new "Super Sub" rule that brings significant advantages to football bettors. In this article, our expert explains in more detail what it is about and why you should take advantage of this benefit.
In football goalscorer bets, it is often frustrating if your player is substituted before full time and the man coming on from the bench scores with his very first touch. Now, you no longer have to suffer from such a painful situation, as the new super substitute player rule is in effect on many betting sites.
What is the Super Sub rule in betting?
In its holy simplicity, the Super Sub transfers your bet from the field to the account of the substituted player in place of the incoming player. Thus, despite the substitution, your bet remains valid and in addition to the original goalscorer bet, this player's substitute will also score for you if he succeeds in scoring.
Example of how Super Sub works in practice:
- You place a €10 bet at odds of 3.00 that Teemu Pukki will score the first goal
- Pukki is substituted in the 69th minute with the score at 0-0 and the bet carries over to the substitute
- Joel Pohjanpalo comes on from the bench and scores a goal in the 71st minute to make it 1-0
- Since Pukki's substitute scores the first goal, it counts as a hit for you!
- You win €30 – thanks to the Super Sub rule
In which leagues and competitions is Super Sub valid?
This completely depends on the betting site, but most often the offer is available for the world's largest football leagues and tournaments. Generally, the Super Sub condition can be combined both before the match and in live betting on markets such as first goalscorer, last goalscorer, or next goalscorer.
Typically, the goalscorer bet that carries over to the substitute is possible in at least the following leagues and events:
- English Premier League
- UEFA Champions League
- FA Cup
- FIFA World Cup
- UEFA European Championship
What are the benefits of Super Sub for bettors?
Generally speaking, such more lenient conditions improve your chances of winning. Previously, your bet would have gone straight down the drain when your player was substituted off the field. Now the excitement can be maintained for the entire 90 minutes plus any additional time. In other words, you get more out of your bet in the form of a slightly better return percentage and a longer thrill.
From the betting company's perspective, Super Sub naturally brings additional responsibility with increasing payout amounts, but in the midst of fierce competition, it can be an interesting marketing tool. We have already seen various campaigns such as early payout, dull game refund, and so on. If you enjoy making goalscorer bets, it is definitely worth taking advantage of Super Sub offers!