What Does “Player to be Carded (incl. Overtime)” Mean?
This is a player-specific betting market where you bet on whether a chosen player will receive a yellow card or a red card during the match.
- Incl. Overtime means:
- Your bet is valid through the full 90 minutes plus stoppage time (added injury time).
- It does not include penalty shootouts (bookies only count playing time).
If the player you picked gets booked at any time in regulation or stoppage time → your bet wins.
If they don’t receive a card → your bet loses.
Example with a Club Match
Fixture: Chelsea vs Manchester United
Let’s say the bookmaker offers:
- Casemiro (Manchester United) to be carded @ 2.40 odds
- Reece James (Chelsea) to be carded @ 3.20 odds
Scenario 1 – Winning Bet
- Casemiro fouls Enzo Fernández in the 65th minute and gets a yellow card.
If you bet on Casemiro to be carded, you win.
Scenario 2 – Losing Bet
- Reece James plays the whole match without being booked.
If you backed James to be carded, your bet loses.
What Counts as a Card?
- Yellow card → counts.
- Second yellow → red card → counts (but only one card usually).
- Straight red card → counts.
- Cards given to substitutes/coaches → do not count.
Betting Tips for “Player to be Carded”
- Know the player’s style
- Defensive midfielders (Casemiro, Rodri, Palhinha) and aggressive defenders (Sergio Ramos in the past) pick up more bookings.
- Forwards like Harry Kane or Messi are less likely to be carded.
- Check the referee stats
- Some referees are strict and average 5+ cards per game.
- Example: Michael Oliver in the Premier League often gives more yellows than Anthony Taylor.
- Look at rivalry & match intensity
- In heated games like El Clásico (Real Madrid vs Barcelona) or a Manchester Derby, the chance of cards is higher.
- Position vs Opponent Threat
- Full-backs marking tricky wingers (like Kyle Walker vs Vinícius Jr.) often commit fouls → higher card risk.
- Late-game situations
- Players may commit tactical fouls (e.g., stopping a counterattack in the 85th min). These often lead to yellows.
Example Betting Strategy
- In a Chelsea vs Man United match:
- Casemiro (known for tactical fouls) has odds of 2.40 to be carded.
- Chelsea’s left-back Cucurella faces Antony, a tricky dribbler, at 3.10 odds.
A smart bettor might stake small amounts on both players to increase the chance of hitting one winning card bet.
Would you like me to also explain the difference between “Player to be carded” and “Player to be booked” (since some bookies use both terms but track them slightly differently)?