What Does 39+ | Match Tackles Mean in Football Betting?
39+ Match Tackles means you are betting that the total number of tackles made by both teams combined in the match will be 40 or more.
If the total tackles reach 39 or fewer, the bet loses.
Tackles include any successful challenge where a player clearly wins the ball from an opponent.
How It Works (Simple Explanation)
- You are predicting a very high-intensity match with lots of pressing and defensive actions.
- For your bet to win, the match needs 40 tackles or more in total.
- If the match stops at 39 tackles, even by one tackle short, your bet fails.
Using a Team Example (Arsenal vs Newcastle)
Let’s use Arsenal vs Newcastle to explain.
Example Scenario 1 — Bet Wins
- Arsenal total tackles: 21
- Newcastle total tackles: 22
Total tackles = 21 + 22 = 43
Since 43 ≥ 40, your 39+ Match Tackles bet wins.
Example Scenario 2 — Bet Loses
- Arsenal tackles: 18
- Newcastle tackles: 20
Total tackles = 38
Since 38 is below 40, your 39+ Match Tackles bet loses.
Example Scenario 3 — Very Close
- Arsenal tackles: 19
- Newcastle tackles: 20
Total = 39
Your bet loses because it needed 40 or more.
When to Bet on 39+ Match Tackles
This is a high line, so it works best when:
Both teams press aggressively
Examples: Newcastle, Leeds, Brighton (under De Zerbi), Tottenham (Ange-ball), Liverpool.
Teams with ball-winning midfielders are playing
Examples:
- Arsenal: Rice, Partey
- Newcastle: Guimarães, Longstaff
- Liverpool: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai
- Chelsea: Caicedo, Enzo
Derby or high-intensity matches
Games with rivalry usually produce more duels.
Teams with low possession and heavy defending
These teams make many tackles to win the ball back.
When to Avoid 39+ Match Tackles
Matches with a slow tempo
Slow build-up means fewer duels.
Teams that keep calm possession
Examples:
- Man City
- Barcelona
These teams don’t tackle much because they have the ball often.
Mismatch games
If one team dominates possession (e.g., Man City vs Luton), tackles may stay low.
Betting Tips for 39+ Match Tackles
1. Check recent tackle averages
If both teams average high tackles (18–25 per game each), 39+ is reachable.
2. Look at the referee style
Some referees allow aggressive play → more tackles.
3. Weather conditions matter
Rain or wet pitch = more sliding tackles.
4. Look for games with intense midfield battles
Midfield-heavy matches produce the highest tackle counts.
5. In-play betting is powerful
If after 20 minutes you already see:
- High pressing
- Many duels
- End-to-end play
…then over tackle lines become easier to hit.
Quick Summary (Layman Style)
- You need 40 tackles or more in the whole match.
- If it reaches 39 or less, you lose.
- Best for games with pressing, energy, physical players, and high tension.
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