How do bookies make money on soccer?

[PhilsPhan]

Can somebody answer the question for me. In all other sports a book can balance his bets so that there is no way they can lose on a given game. However, the math doesn't seem to balance out this way for soccer. How do they allocate thier bets to maximize profits? Thank you for any answers.

 

[cocktailsnlongshots+]

3 way line is $maker....even favorites of 5-1 or more lose sometimes..or tie...

 

[ANOTHERDAY]

This is why

Vitoria is up 1-0 at the half over Gremio (Brazil)

Vitoria is +800 to winhno:

 

[anieve]

Easy, example world cup. you go to OT. your regular time bet loses. If you take the spread then it counts in OT. You pick a win and they tie you lose in soccer its crazy 3 ways of losing lol (win,lose,tie)

 

[Touchdowntommy]

Look at any league tables and see how many ties (draws if you are from Europe, LOL) there are. One way to win your bet, but two ways to lose - unless you play the "two way" bets where they really massage the odds to their advantage.