{"id":7428,"date":"2024-05-07T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/blog\/?p=7428"},"modified":"2024-05-28T13:43:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T12:43:22","slug":"unmatched-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/blog\/matched-betting\/unmatched-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmatched Bets, Partially-Matched Bets, And How To Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever placed a lay bet at the betting exchange only to see that it hasn\u2019t matched? Whether that\u2019s all of it or part of it, the natural reaction is to panic. But fear not because partially matched and unmatched bets in matched betting are completely fixable. Here at <\/span>OddsMonkey<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ll look at how this is done, as well as highlighting the significance of amending any unmatched bets.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Partially-Matched Bets And Unmatched Bets?<\/span><\/h2>\n

When only part of a lay bet is matched, this is a partially-matched bet. When a lay bet isn\u2019t matched at all, we call this an unmatched bet. Identifying and being aware of these when <\/span>matched betting<\/span><\/a> is crucial, as this means the strategy hasn\u2019t been applied correctly, therefore, not all eventualities of an event are covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Partially Or Unmatched bets?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two reasons why partially matched bets and unmatched bets could potentially happen:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. There isn\u2019t enough liquidity available in the market.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The lay odds may have changed as you were laying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Depending on the situation, the fixes are different. We\u2019ll take a look at both now.<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Is Liquidity<\/span><\/h2>\n

    As we have just briefly mentioned, the market not having enough liquidity could be the reason behind partially matched bets or any completely unmatched bets. If you are unfamiliar with the term, liquidity is essentially the money that is already being traded on a betting exchange. Should there not be enough funds on a specific market, the requested lay bet may not be matched.<\/span><\/p>\n

    When it comes to obscure games and sports betting markets, there is generally less liquidity available for these respective events. If using one of these for a prospective matched bet however, this could potentially cause unmatched bets should there not be enough liquidity to accommodate your lay stake. In order to ensure there is enough of this available for a successfully placed matched bet, we have an <\/span>OddsMatcher<\/span><\/a> on site that showcases this information.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How To Fix Unmatched Bets<\/span><\/h2>\n

    If the issue is a lack of liquidity at the betting exchange, you can choose to leave it and see if it matches on its own. However: this may not happen so be aware that you\u2019ll probably have to step in. If the issue is a change in odds, simply cancel the lay bet and lay again at the new odds. Watch our video guide on unmatched bets for more information:<\/span><\/p>\n