Serie A is one of the top professional soccer leagues in Europe and one of the most bet on soccer leagues by American bettors. Top clubs such as Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli are among the most popular teams worldwide and have many followers in the United States.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on Serie A, outline the three most popular Serie A betting options, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can Americans Bet On Serie A?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on Serie A matches in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on Serie A matches. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of Serie A matches. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) apps such as PrizePicks and Underdog offer player stat contests in most states. Rather than betting on who wins, you pick whether players will go over or under a statistical projection.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Serie A Betting Options
There are three bets that are featured for every Serie A match. These are the money line (1×2), spread, and total odds. Below I will take a closer look at each of these three bets using a past Juventus match.
To Win (Money Line)
The money line, also known as “to win” or “1×2”, is simply a wager on the outcome of the match. You can bet on Team A, Team B or a draw. The odds indicate your risk vs reward for betting on each outcome.
In this example Juventus is a -130 favorite to win the match. This means you would have to wager $130 to win $100 (payout of $230) betting on Juventus. A $100 bet on Lazio to pull off the upset would win $340, and a $100 bet on a draw would win $285.
Spread
With a spread bet the favorite must win by more than the spread amount, while the underdog must either win the match or lose by less than the spread.
In this example Juventus is a -0.75 goal favorite. This means if you bet on Juventus to cover the spread half of your wager would go towards Juventus -1 and half would go to Juventus to simply win the match (-0.5).
- If Juventus won by 2 or more goals your entire wager would win.
- If Juventus won the game by 1 goal then half of your wager would win and half would push.
- If Juventus does not win the game (match finishes in a draw or Lazio win) then your entire wager would lose.
Total
The total, also known as “over/under”, is a bet on the total number of goals to be scored in the match by both teams. The oddsmaker will set a total and you can bet on whether there will be more or fewer goals scored in the match than the “total”.
In this example the over/under is set at 2.5 goals. Over bets would payout if 3 or more goals are scored in the match and under bets would payout if 2 or fewer goals are scored.
Bet On Serie A From The US – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of bets where they are available, prediction markets let you trade contracts on the outcome, and DFS apps are built around player stats. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets and DFS apps require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the soccer section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before matchday and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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