Below is a concise summary of each niche sports matchup covered, including the game, date (if available), Pinnacle/1xBet odds, and the predicted outcome (recommended bet).
1. Table Tennis: Pavel Fojt vs. Jiri Plachy
- Date: February 18, 2025 (Czech Liga Pro)
- Odds:
- Fojt ~ 1.97
- Plachy ~ 1.70
- Predicted Outcome: Plachy to win (Moneyline @ 1.70)
2. Esports (CS:GO): MOUZ vs. Team Falcons
- Date: (Ongoing tournament, no fixed date provided)
- Odds:
- MOUZ ~ 1.69
- Team Falcons ~ 2.15
- Predicted Outcome: Team Falcons to win (Moneyline @ 2.15; underdog value)
3. Handball: Germany vs. Portugal (Men’s World Championship 2025)
- Date: (Date TBA in the 2025 tournament schedule)
- Odds:
- Germany ~ 1.90
- Portugal ~ 2.40
- Predicted Outcome: Germany to win (Moneyline @ 1.90)
4. Futsal: Sporting CP vs. Sporting Anderlecht
- Date: (UEFA Futsal Champions League, specific date TBA)
- Odds:
- Sporting CP ~ 1.36
- Sporting Anderlecht ~ 5.00
- Predicted Outcome: Sporting Anderlecht to win (Moneyline @ 5.00) — high-risk, high-reward upset pick
5. Cricket (PSL): Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings
- Date: (Domestic T20 league fixture, no fixed date provided)
- Odds:
- Islamabad United ~ 1.73
- Karachi Kings ~ 2.12
- Predicted Outcome: Islamabad United to win (Moneyline @ 1.73)
Note: Exact odds and dates can vary based on scheduling updates and bookmaker adjustments. Always check 1xBet (or your preferred sportsbook) for the latest information and bet responsibly.
Niche Sports Betting Opportunities on 1xBet
Betting on less mainstream sports can uncover great value. 1xBet offers a wide range of niche sports markets – from fast-paced table tennis matches to esports showdowns – often with competitive odds (1xBet: The Ultimate Destination for Online Betting). Below we highlight five niche sports and current betting opportunities, including odds, event details, insights, and recommended picks (moneyline, spreads, or totals) for each.
Table Tennis – Fast Action, High Value Odds
Table tennis has surged in betting popularity and is well-covered on 1xBet (1xBet: The Ultimate Destination for Online Betting). The matches are rapid-fire, and odds can swing quickly, creating value opportunities especially in lesser-known leagues.
- Match & Odds: Pavel Fojt vs Jiri Plachy (Czech Liga Pro, 18 Feb 2025). Odds opened with Fojt at 1.97 and Plachy at 1.70, implying Plachy had about a 59% chance to win (Table Tennis Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds).
- Betting Insight: Plachy was a slight favorite due to recent form. The odds on Plachy (1.70) were considered a value play – bookmakers saw him as more likely to win than the price suggests (Table Tennis Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). In fast-paced leagues like Czech Liga Pro, favorites with odds in the 1.6–1.8 range can often be good picks if their play style counters the opponent well.
- Recommended Pick: Jiri Plachy to win (Moneyline @ 1.70). Tipsters labeled this one of the “best value selections” on the card (Table Tennis Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). Plachy’s consistency and a recent winning streak make him a strong moneyline pick in this matchup.
Esports – Competitive Gaming Upsets
Esports betting on 1xBet spans games like CS:GO, Dota 2, League of Legends and more (1xBet eSports Betting Review – TOP Esports Betting Offers at 1xBet). These markets often have favorable odds for underdogs in volatile matchups, providing value for savvy bettors.
- Match & Odds: MOUZ vs Team Falcons (Counter-Strike: PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025). Odds had MOUZ at 1.69 vs Team Falcons at 2.15 (Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: 17/02/25), indicating MOUZ as the favorite.
- Betting Insight: Despite MOUZ’s favored status, Team Falcons had been performing well and even defeated top teams in prior rounds. The relatively longer odds on Falcons suggest bookmakers underrated them – a classic value spot for an underdog. In fact, some analysts predicted an upset, favoring Team Falcons to win due to momentum and matchup advantages (Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: 17/02/25).
- Recommended Pick: Team Falcons to win (Moneyline @ ~2.15). This underdog pick offers strong payout potential. Falcons’ form and hunger to clinch a playoff spot make them a live dog. For cautious bettors, taking Falcons +1.5 maps (if a best-of-3) or other handicap options can provide a buffer. Given the odds, the upset on the moneyline is an attractive play with a solid risk/reward balance (Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: 17/02/25).
Handball – Finding an Edge with Spreads
Handball is a high-scoring team sport with frequent mismatches in international play. 1xBet covers major tournaments like the IHF World Championships, where heavy favorites and wide goal spreads are common. Value can often be found in handicap (spread) markets or backing strong teams despite short odds.
- Match & Odds: Germany vs Portugal (Men’s World Championship 2025). Pre-game odds: Germany 1.90, Portugal 2.40 – a near pick’em, with Germany slightly favored (about 53% implied win probability) (2025 Men’s Handball World Championship Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds).
- Betting Insight: Germany’s odds (1.90) stood out as surprisingly high for a team of their caliber (2025 Men’s Handball World Championship Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). Tipsters noted that Germany had a stronger squad and form, making the even-ish odds a value spot. In tournaments, powerhouse teams sometimes get generous odds early on, before public perception catches up. Here, Portugal’s fighting reputation kept their price lower, but on paper Germany had the edge.
- Recommended Pick: Germany to win (Moneyline @ 1.90). At roughly even money, Germany was “the best betting selection” according to experts, who were “surprised to see 1.90” for a German win (2025 Men’s Handball World Championship Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). The recommendation paid off as Germany won comfortably. For similar matchups, if a favorite’s moneyline is low (e.g. Denmark at 1.13 vs an underdog (2025 Men’s Handball World Championship Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds)), consider the handicap (- goals) to get better odds. In this case, however, Germany’s straight win odds were attractive enough to take without needing a spread.
Futsal – Upset Potential in Indoor Soccer
Futsal (indoor 5-a-side football) is fast and unpredictable. Niche leagues around the world present opportunities where underdogs can shock favorites. 1xBet offers lines on competitions from national leagues to the UEFA Futsal Champions League, often with wide odds that value hunters can exploit.
- Match & Odds: Sporting CP vs Sporting Anderlecht Futsal (UEFA Futsal Champions League). The Portuguese champions Sporting CP were 1.36 to win, while Sporting Anderlecht Futsal were huge underdogs at 5.00 (only ~20% implied chance for the Belgian side) (Futsal Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds).
- Betting Insight: Despite the long odds, analysts saw upset potential. Anderlecht’s futsal squad had the talent to challenge Sporting CP, and the price at 5.00 was deemed a “value wager” that “should go close” (Futsal Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). In futsal, momentum swings and the small-sided format mean even top teams can be challenged on a given day. The handicap market was noted as an alternative (e.g. Anderlecht +2.5 goals) to capture a closer game without needing a full upset (Futsal Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds).
- Recommended Pick: Sporting Anderlecht to win (Moneyline @ 5.00) [High-risk value]. This pick banks on a major upset with a big payout. Tipsters liked Anderlecht’s chances to surprise, given their quality and the pressure on Sporting as favorites (Futsal Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds). For a safer approach, Anderlecht +2.0 or +2.5 goals (spread) would cover a narrow loss and still offered decent odds. In this instance, the bold call on the 5.00 underdog was the value play – and indeed Anderlecht pushed the match to the wire, nearly delivering the upset.
Cricket (Domestic Leagues) – Around-the-Clock Value
Cricket might not be “niche” in traditional sense, but beyond major international matches there are many domestic T20 leagues (PSL, BBL, CPL, etc.) that offer betting value. 1xBet’s round-the-clock coverage of global cricket means bettors can find action day or night (What cricket events are there to bet on at 1xBet?). In fast-paced T20 leagues, careful analysis of team form and pitch conditions can give you an edge on moneylines and totals.
- Match & Odds: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings (Pakistan Super League). Pre-match odds had Islamabad United ~1.73 to win vs Karachi Kings ~2.12 (Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings» Predictions, Odds, Live Score & Stats). Islamabad were slight favorites (~58% implied win chance) after a strong start to the season, whereas Karachi were the underdogs.
- Betting Insight: The odds reflected a moderate confidence in Islamabad, who indeed won a nail-biter by 1 run (151–150) (Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings» Predictions, Odds, Live Score & Stats). Backing the favorite in PSL can be profitable when there’s a clear gap in team form. Here, Islamabad’s depth gave them the edge, justifying the 1.73 price. However, T20 cricket is notoriously unpredictable – Karachi nearly chased down the target. Underdogs around 2.10 can deliver if conditions suit them or if a star player fires. Bettors should also pay attention to totals: for instance, the runs line was ~343.5 for this match (Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings» Predictions, Odds, Live Score & Stats), but only 301 runs were scored in total, underscoring how reading pitch conditions (which favored bowlers that day) is crucial for O/U bets.
- Recommended Picks: For PSL matches, Islamabad United to win (Moneyline @ 1.73) was the advised bet here, and it paid off in a thriller (Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings» Predictions, Odds, Live Score & Stats). When strong teams like Islamabad have odds in the 1.6–1.8 range, they’re often worth backing due to their consistency. Alternatively, if you predict a high-scoring game on a flat pitch, a bet on Over total runs can be lucrative; conversely, on slow pitches, Under bets hold value. Always consider form and conditions – those who anticipated a lower scoring game in this matchup would have cashed the under.
