What is Total Fouls Committed? Total Fouls Committed Explained in 2 minutes

Welcome to our guide to total fouls committed betting. Perfect for anyone looking for a different way to bet on sport.

Total fouls committed is the amount of fouls perpetrated by an individual or team in an event. The bet can also refer to an entire tournament if the market is offered and the official statistician determines the result for that match, league or competition. Our guide is here to show you the best bookmakers for this kind of bet.

How is Total Fouls Committed used in Sports Betting?

Bettors will generally be able to select the total fouls committed market as an under/over type of pick. This means that they can predict either under or over the stated number for the total fouls committed in a match. Most of the bookmakers found on our site offer some form of total fouls committed betting. Best odds can be found in Bet365 with market beating odds on dozens of sports.

Any sport that has fouls and penalties as part of its rules can theoretically have this market open to bettors. That would mean basketball, for example, would not be included as players in that sport are ruled to be ‘fouled out’ once they reach a certain number. Any foul bet related to a basketball game could be too easy to call.

The total fouls committed bet is favored by bookmakers as it is a luck bet that cannot be easily researched. Although it must be said that some players – in many sports – do have reputations for committing more fouls and the market odds would be affected. Knowing these players are – or are not – involved would be advantageous.

How are fouls defined?

Fouls can happen from the very first minute of a game to the very last in over time, meaning it is a rich source of betting options. When it comes to the definition of a foul, lots of bookmakers go by the guidelines laid out by Opta Sports, a british sports analytics company that provide data on over 30 sports in over 70 countries worldwide, and most importantly to betting websites.

Here are the outlines of fouls as defined by Opta for soccer:

Analyzing teams for the best foul bets

There will be some teams who have more of a reputation for fouls than others, all this data can be used to your advantage when it comes to picking your foul bets. With a bit of research and cross referencing between players with known rivalries ect. A picture can rapidly be built of scenarios where a strong total foul bet would become a viable option, local teams with a history of rivalries would be a good start.

Did You Know?…

It might surprise most soccer fans to learn that the players who commit the most fouls are not usually defenders – or even midfielders. Those not in the know might think that players supposedly making the most tackles in a match will be more likely to foul more but it is attacking players that usually top the foul charts. This is probably because tackling is not really one of the strengths and their timing is wrong more than right.

Conclusion – Get started with your total fouls committed bets

Betting on fouls might sound weird, but it’s actually a great way to add some interest to any sporting event. So make sure that you sign up to one of our recommended bookmakers and enjoy betting on this unique kind of bet.

Total fouls committed betting FAQ

See also…

Total fouls won

Total shots