In football sports betting, “0–1 | Home Exact Bookings” refers to a bet on the exact number of yellow and red cardsthat the home team will receive in a match. This market focuses only on the home team’s disciplinary record, not on the away team.
Meaning of 0–1 Home Exact Bookings
When you place a bet on 0–1 Home Exact Bookings, you are predicting that the home team will receive either 0 or 1 booking (yellow or red card) during the match.
- 0 bookings – means the home team will finish the game without any card.
- 1 booking – means the home team will receive exactly one yellow or red card.
If the home team receives two or more bookings, your bet loses.
Example
Let’s take a real-life example:
Match: Manchester City (Home) vs Chelsea (Away)
You bet on 0–1 | Home Exact Bookings.
- If Manchester City receive no cards or just one yellow/red card, you win the bet.
- If Manchester City receive 2 or more cards, you lose the bet — regardless of how many bookings Chelsea (the away team) get.
Example outcome:
- Manchester City – 1 yellow card
- Chelsea – 3 yellow cards
Bet Wins (because the home team only got one booking).
Another outcome:
- Manchester City – 2 yellow cards
- Chelsea – 0 bookings
Bet Loses (because the home team had more than 1 booking).
How Bookings Are Counted
Bookmakers typically use a booking points system to calculate bookings:
- Yellow card = 10 points
- Red card = 25 points
(If a player receives two yellows and a red, it counts as 35 points.)
However, in the Exact Bookings market, the focus is not on points but the number of bookings (cards) received by the team.
Betting Tips for 0–1 Home Exact Bookings
- Research the Team’s Discipline Record
- Check how often the home team receives yellow or red cards.
- Teams like Manchester City or Barcelona often commit fewer fouls, making this bet safer.
- Analyze Referee Statistics
- Some referees are stricter and give more cards. Look for referees known for low-card matches.
- Consider Match Type and Importance
- In less intense matches or when the home team is clearly dominant, there’s usually less aggression — meaning fewer bookings.
- Look at Playing Style
- Teams that dominate possession and press less (like Manchester City or Real Madrid) tend to get fewer cards.
- Defensive or physical teams (like Burnley or Atlético Madrid) are more likely to exceed 1 booking.
- Check Recent Form and Rivalries
- Derby or high-tension matches often bring more bookings due to emotions and fouls.
Example Betting Scenario
Fixture: Real Madrid vs Getafe
- You bet 0–1 | Home Exact Bookings (Real Madrid).
- Referee known for low bookings.
- Real Madrid control possession most of the time.
Result: Real Madrid – 1 yellow card, Getafe – 3 yellow cards.
Your bet wins, as the home team had only one booking.
Conclusion
The 0–1 Home Exact Bookings bet is ideal for punters who study team discipline and match intensity. It works best with possession-based home teams who rarely commit fouls. Proper analysis of referee tendencies and match type can significantly increase your winning chances.