How to Bet on Soccer in Singapore — beginner's guide.

Step 1: Open a Maxim88 account

Getting started takes less than five minutes. Visit the Maxim88 registration page and complete the short sign-up form. You will need:

• A valid email address
• Your full name as it appears on your NRIC or passport
• Date of birth (you must be 21 or older to register)
• A mobile number for SMS verification

Once your account is verified, you have immediate access to the full sportsbook — including EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and every other major league. The welcome offer of 100% matched bonus up to SGD 500 is applied to your first qualifying deposit, so read the bonus terms before you fund your account.

For more detail on the legal landscape, see our Is Maxim88 Legal in Singapore? guide.

Step 2: Deposit in SGD

Maxim88 accepts Singapore dollar deposits via the following methods:

• PayNow: Fastest method. Transfers arrive in your betting wallet within minutes using the Maxim88 PayNow UEN. No transaction fee.
• DBS Bank Transfer: Standard online banking transfer. Typically processed within 15–30 minutes during business hours.
• UOB Bank Transfer: Same process as DBS. Available 24/7 through your UOB online banking portal.

The minimum first deposit is SGD 30. There is no maximum, though large transfers may require additional verification. Funds appear in your betting wallet as soon as the transfer is confirmed.

Withdrawals follow the same channels. Most withdrawal requests are processed within 1 business day. Always withdraw to an account held in your own name.

Step 3: Understand decimal odds

All odds at Maxim88 are displayed in decimal format — the standard used across Singapore and most of Asia. Decimal odds tell you the total return per SGD 1 staked, including your original stake.

Here is how to read them:

• Odds of 2.00: SGD 100 stake returns SGD 200 total (SGD 100 profit). This is an evens bet.
• Odds of 1.50: SGD 100 stake returns SGD 150 total (SGD 50 profit). The team is a fairly strong favourite.
• Odds of 3.20: SGD 100 stake returns SGD 320 total (SGD 220 profit). The team is an underdog.

Worked example: Arsenal to win at 2.10. You stake SGD 50. If Arsenal win, you collect SGD 105 — your SGD 50 stake returned plus SGD 55 profit. If Arsenal lose or draw, you lose your SGD 50 stake.

To convert decimal odds into an implied probability: divide 1 by the decimal odds. Odds of 2.10 imply a 47.6% win probability (1 ÷ 2.10). Odds below 2.00 imply greater than 50% probability — these are the favourites.

Step 4: Choose your market

Once your account is funded, browse the soccer section and select a match. Each fixture offers multiple betting markets. As a beginner, start with these three:

1X2 (Match result)

The simplest market: back the home team (1), the draw (X), or the away team (2) to be the full-time result. No handicaps or totals — just the outcome. A good starting point for your first bet.

Asian Handicap

Removes the draw and evens up mismatched games with a goal head-start. Typically offers better odds than 1X2 on favourites, and Maxim88 offers quarter-goal lines that Singapore Pools does not. Read the full Asian Handicap Guide before diving in.

Over/Under Goals

Bet on whether the total goals in the match will be over or under a set line (most commonly 2.5). The result of the match doesn't matter — just how many goals are scored. Our Over/Under Guide explains every line in detail.

Parlay (Accumulator)

Combine two or more selections into one bet for multiplied odds. All legs must win. Great for weekend EPL cards, but all-or-nothing risk. Read the Parlay Guide before building your first accumulator.

Step 5: Place your first bet

With your account funded and your market chosen, placing the bet itself is straightforward:

• Navigate to Soccer in the top menu and select your league.
• Find the fixture and click on the odds for your chosen outcome. The selection is added to your betslip on the right side of the screen (or accessible via the betslip icon on mobile).
• Enter your stake in SGD. The betslip will show your potential return automatically.
• Review the selection, odds, and stake — then tap Place Bet.

For a parlay, add multiple selections to the betslip before entering your stake. The betslip switches to accumulator mode automatically when more than one selection is added.

Your bet is confirmed immediately and visible in My Bets in your account. You can track it in real time during the match and use the cash-out option if it becomes available.

Responsible play — important

Soccer betting is entertainment. It should never be a source of income, a way to solve financial stress, or something that causes tension in your relationships. Before you bet, set limits that you are comfortable with and stick to them.

• You must be 21 or older to open an account and place bets at Maxim88.
• Use the deposit limit feature in your account settings to cap how much you can fund per day, week, or month.
• If you feel that gambling is becoming a problem, call the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) helpline: 1800-6-668-668. It is free and confidential.
• You can self-exclude from Maxim88 at any time. Contact customer support to request a self-exclusion period.

Visit our full Responsible Gambling page for more resources, tools, and guidance.

What to read next

Now that you know the basics, deepen your knowledge with these guides:

• Asian Handicap Explained — the market Singapore punters use most
• Over/Under Goals Betting — totals markets for every league
• Parlay Betting Guide — how accumulators work and when to use them
• Soccer Betting Tips — value, form, bankroll, and avoiding common mistakes
• Is Maxim88 Legal in Singapore? — understanding the regulatory landscape
• Responsible Gambling — tools and support for safer play

All examples use SGD. Minimum deposit SGD 30. Bonus terms apply. 21+ only. Gambling can be addictive — play responsibly.