Lay Bet Calculator

Compute lay stake and profits for both scenarios, factoring exchange commission.

Lay Stake & Profit Computation

Enter your back bet and exchange details. We calculate the lay stake and show profits if the back or lay side wins.

The amount staked on the back bet.
Decimal odds of your back bet (e.g., 2.10).
Decimal odds offered to lay the same selection.
Commission charged on net lay winnings (e.g., 5%).
Used in formatted outputs.

More About Lay Betting

Lay betting on exchanges helps you hedge or trade positions by opposing your original pick. Use it to balance outcomes, reduce variance, and, when prices allow, lock in profit after commission.

How Lay Betting Works (Stake, Liability, Commission)

When you lay a selection, you accept someone else’s back bet. Your potential loss is the liability: (Lay Odds − 1) × Lay Stake. Exchanges charge commission on net winnings when your lay side wins. Our Lay Bet Calculator derives a practical, commission‑aware lay stake and shows profits for both scenarios.

Lay Betting Strategies

  • Equal‑profit lay: target similar profit whether the back or lay side wins (after commission).
  • Skewed lay: favor one scenario (keep more EV on your original edge) while capping downside.
  • In‑play trading: exploit price swings but ensure liquidity and confirm matched stakes.

Risks & Considerations

  • Commission and partial matches can reduce or distort the intended hedge.
  • Low liquidity or stake limits may prevent full execution at quoted odds.
  • Rule differences (voids, cancellations) across books and exchanges can break parity.

Practical Tips

  • Compare multiple exchanges and bookmakers for best opposing prices and lower fees.
  • Track stake, odds, commission, and resulting guaranteed profit to refine timing.
  • Round stakes sensibly and recheck liability to avoid unexpected exposure.

FAQ

Exchanges typically charge commission on net winnings. If your lay bet wins, you pay commission on the net profit; if it loses, there is no commission.

Yes. Adjust the lay stake to skew profit toward either back or lay outcome based on your risk preference. The calculator provides an equal-profit baseline.

If the lay bet does not fully match, your actual stake and liability will differ. Ensure sufficient liquidity and confirm matched amounts before relying on results.