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What is a match page with odds?
A match page with odds is a dynamic interface furnishing real-time global football match updates supplemented with betting odds. It grants users immediate access to live scores, match statistics, team lineups, and pertinent betting opportunities, enhancing their engagement with ongoing matches.
These pages typically encompass a diverse array of football leagues, accommodating the varied interests of football enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it encompasses the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, or international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, a match page with odds ensures betting experts remain up-to-date with the latest developments in their favoured matches.
So, what prompts the choice to construct a match page with odds utilising Sportmonks’ Football API?
Why opt for a match page with odds using Sportmonks’ Football API?
Thinking about creating a match page with odds? Well, using the Sportmonks Football API is like hitting the jackpot! Here’s why picking this API for your odds-packed match page is a total win:
- Engaged users: Access to an array of football data, encompassing live scores, events, match statistics, and player insights, ensures your match page with odds delivers accurate and comprehensive information, fostering user engagement.
- Seamless integration and implementation: Crafted with developers in mind, Sportmonks’ Football API is user-friendly and seamlessly integrates into your website or application. Detailed documentation and swift support facilitate swift implementation, saving development time and effort.
- Customisation: Tailor the data and features available on your match page with odds to align with your audience’s preferences. Whether prioritising specific leagues, teams, or match events, the API can be configured to suit your precise requirements.
- Premium Odds Feed: Ready to take your betting game to the next level? Introducing Sportmonks Premium Odds Feed, powered by TXODDS! With data from 180 bookmakers and 42 betting markets, you’ll have the edge you need to make informed decisions. Our odds data ensures you’re always in the know, giving you the ultimate betting experience.
How-to build a match page with Odds using Sportmonks’ Football API
STEP 1: GATHER YOUR TOOLS
Firstly, ensure you have all the necessary tools to kickstart your match odds page project. Here’s what you’ll need:
- API Token: Begin by obtaining your Sportmonks API token. If you haven’t got one yet, simply head to MySportmonks and create your token.
- Code Editor: Having a reliable code editor for crafting and refining your page’s code is crucial. We suggest using Visual Studio Code, though any editor you choose will suffice.
- Postman (Optional): While not essential, having Postman installed can significantly assist in testing and debugging your API requests. Refer to our Postman Guide for a comprehensive guide on using the Sportmonks Football API with Postman.
With these tools, you can construct your match odds page with Sportmonks’ Football API. Let’s get started!
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR DISPLAYED LEAGUES
Now that we’ve got our tools ready let’s have some fun deciding what we’re betting on.
Think about which football leagues get you excited to place those bets. Are you covering many of them or focusing on specific ones like the Bundesliga, La Liga, or the English Premier League? Make sure the leagues you choose match up with your subscription plan. Check out our coverage page to see which leagues are included per plan. And if you need a list of all the leagues currently in your plan, the “All Leagues” endpoint has you covered.
Remember: If your plan doesn’t cover matches in the leagues you pick, you won’t get data from the fixtures/livescores API. Keep that in mind while making your choices. Let’s keep the odds in our favour!
STEP 3: Pick your bookmakers and markets
Now that our game plan is ready, let’s spice things up by deciding which markets and bookmakers we want to display.
With thousands of markets to choose from—think 3-way results, home/away, first card received, and Asian handicap—it’s like having various betting options at your fingertips.
But that’s not all! You’ve also got a lineup of bookmakers, including big names like 10bet, bet365, 188bet, and many more.
To see the full range of markets and bookmakers we offer, check out these two endpoints:
- Markets endpoint: https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/odds/markets?api_token=YOUR_TOKEN
- Bookmaker endpoint: https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/odds/bookmakers?api_token=YOUR_TOKEN
Just plug in your API token and fire up these requests
Remember, the domain in the URL is odds instead of football. So, pick your market and bookie, and let the betting begin!
Step 4: Choose your endpoint
Now that we’re in the thick of it let’s ensure we’re heading down the right path with our odds endpoints.
Our API offers a variety of odds endpoints to suit your needs:
- Odds by Fixture and Bookmaker ID
- Odds by Fixture and Market ID
- Odds by Fixture ID
- Last Updated Odds
- All Odds
- One of our Inplay Odds endpoints
- Odds as included on an endpoint
But here’s a tip: Many users find it handy to request pre-match or in-play odds alongside the livescores or fixtures endpoint and then include odds or inplayOdds. This way, you can filter on both “bookmakers” and “markets” simultaneously, giving you more control over your choices.
So, whether you’re planning or diving into the action, choose the endpoint that fits your game plan, and let’s roll the dice!
Step 5: Build your API request
Now that we’ve set our game plan, it’s time to make our request and get those odds rolling.
In this example, we aim for the 3-way result market (market id: 1) and bet365 as our bookmaker (bookmaker id: 2). We’ll be diving into the Eredivisie showdown between PSV (Team ID: 682) and Feyenoord (Team ID: 72) which, as of now, is yet to kick off. (Fixture ID= 18854206),
We’ll be serving up both live and pre-match odds, so get ready to feast on the action with this request:
Pre-match odds: https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/football/fixtures/18854206?api_token=YOUR_TOKEN&include=odds&filters=bookmakers:2;markets:1
Inplay odds: https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/football/fixtures/18854206?api_token=YOUR_TOKEN&include=inplayOdds&filters=bookmakers:2;markets:1
Are you interested in more information about filtering? Check out our Filtering Tutorial.
{
"data": {
"id": 18854206,
"sport_id": 1,
"league_id": 72,
"season_id": 21730,
"stage_id": 77464344,
"group_id": null,
"aggregate_id": null,
"round_id": 308426,
"state_id": 1,
"venue_id": 181,
"name": "PSV vs Feyenoord",
"starting_at": "2024-03-03 13:30:00",
"result_info": null,
"leg": "1/1",
"details": null,
"length": 90,
"placeholder": false,
"has_odds": true,
"starting_at_timestamp": 1709472600,
"odds": [
{
"id": 88251326003,
"fixture_id": 18854206,
"market_id": 1,
"bookmaker_id": 2,
"label": "Away",
"value": "3.50",
"name": null,
"sort_order": 2,
"market_description": "Full Time Result",
"probability": "28.57%",
"dp3": "3.500",
"fractional": "7/2",
"american": "250",
"winning": false,
"stopped": false,
"total": null,
"handicap": null,
"participants": null,
"created_at": "2024-02-25T17:59:55.000000Z",
"original_label": "2",
"latest_bookmaker_update": "2024-02-27 15:13:33"
},
{
"id": 88251326002,
"fixture_id": 18854206,
"market_id": 1,
"bookmaker_id": 2,
"label": "Draw",
"value": "3.50",
"name": null,
"sort_order": 1,
"market_description": "Full Time Result",
"probability": "28.57%",
"dp3": "3.500",
"fractional": "7/2",
"american": "250",
"winning": false,
"stopped": false,
"total": null,
"handicap": null,
"participants": null,
"created_at": "2024-02-25T17:59:55.000000Z",
"original_label": "Draw",
"latest_bookmaker_update": "2024-02-27 15:13:33"
},
{
"id": 88251326001,
"fixture_id": 18854206,
"market_id": 1,
"bookmaker_id": 2,
"label": "Home",
"value": "2.00",
"name": null,
"sort_order": 0,
"market_description": "Full Time Result",
"probability": "50%",
"dp3": "2.000",
"fractional": "2",
"american": "100",
"winning": false,
"stopped": false,
"total": null,
"handicap": null,
"participants": null,
"created_at": "2024-02-25T17:59:55.000000Z",
"original_label": "1",
"latest_bookmaker_update": "2024-02-27 15:13:33"
}
]
},
Step 6: Understanding the API response
Now that we’ve made the API request, let us evaluate what the response is.
You’ll find the betting values per possible outcome—home team wins (label 1), draw (label X), and visitor team wins (label 2). These values represent the odds at the time of your request.
If you’re into live-action, keep an eye on the inplayOdds. They’ll give you the same output format as pre-match odds but will be dynamically updated throughout the match, keeping you in the loop with the latest odds changes.
For further betting insights, dive into our How-to Use the Predictions API guide.
This knowledge lets you make informed decisions and improve your betting game. Let’s turn those odds into wins!
Congratulations
Well done! With all your tools in place, it’s time to get inspired and start crafting your odds page. Take a peek at these fantastic websites for some inspiration!
Now that you’ve got the know-how and the creativity let your imagination run wild. Build something unique and share your passion for betting with the world.
So go ahead, dive in, and let’s see what you can create!
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