https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-bettingI've been practicing compiling some books for football matches in the last few months. I have been using a simple staking plan of calculating the value I feel I have found and using 1 of 3 staking amounts depending on the edge. I have been pleased wihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=448897281#448897281ttt.(good thread, good read.)Mon, 24 May 2010 07:33:02 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240746#416240746Thanks for the spread sheet top2rated!I wanted to use one so I could remain disciplined an didn't have to think too hard to know how much to stake.However, I think most people find value without realising it and you don't have to know the exact priceWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:24 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240706#416240706Mr Smythe, you can't [b]take[/b] a winning bet, but you may be able to make a value bet, which should, if you are right, finish up with you in front.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:08:49 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240702#416240702You have to find value before placing your bet.If you're producing a profit without looking at the prices then you must be the luckiest person in the world as this is just predicting and nobody can predict the future.In saying that, I can predict theWed, 04 Nov 2009 10:08:34 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240698#416240698One thing I could add. If your price is different from general opinion then either they are wrong or you are wrong. It is worth having a second look as to why the diff, and only bet if they are wrong and you can see why they are wrong. :)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:04:45 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240694#416240694Thanks Ken/jeskie for your comments.I may look into playing poker with all the deals around at the moment with there being so much competition, I also like the fact you can calculate the exact odds as you say, so you definetely know whether you are gWed, 04 Nov 2009 10:01:08 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240690#416240690It's not possible to produce profits from simply using a system that requires you to just back selections irrelevant of the price.You have to take all factors into account, whatever the event and then analyse the prices available, if your analysis inWed, 04 Nov 2009 09:50:27 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240670#416240670or is there no such thing as producing a profit without calculating prices firstIf you mean making a profit with no regard to prices, then I don't think it's possible, although I expect I will be told I am wrong. To win, I believe you need to bettingWed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:37 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240666#416240666mr smythe - As I indicated above LEVEL STAKES is what football punters do mostly......"value" being fairly minimal compared to getting 12-1 winner in horse race .How do you know you have VALUE in football match if you don't weigh up odds and factorsWed, 04 Nov 2009 09:24:12 -0600https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23379458/value-betting?post_id=416240658#416240658I've heard many on here slate level staking, fixed liabilities etc. but what else can be used if you can't put an accurate figure to the value you are finding.If I price up a football match for example and find some value, I have my own price and theWed, 04 Nov 2009 08:57:08 -0600