Winter Sports Betting Odds in Ireland

🤑 Curling Free Bet	€10
🥌 Bet on Winter Sports Competitions	Winter Olympics, Biathlon World Cup, FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Ice Hockey World Championships
🖋️ Curling Betting Markets	Outright Winner, Head-to-Head Betting, Live Betting
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Winter sports betting is a popular category at many online sportsbooks because it covers various thrilling sports, from ice hockey to skiing, figure skating, and ski jumping. If you’re interested in this type of wagering at the best online betting site, keep reading to learn more.

This betting guide will explain how to bet on different sports in this category and explore the most common markets and the biggest competitions you can bet on. You’ll also get our expert winter sports betting tips to help you make more informed bets.

Winter Sports Betting Odds

Winter sports betting odds tell you how likely or unlikely a specific outcome in a competition is. These odds are provided for every possible outcome in a competition. The odds are provided by the bookmaker and used by punters to place their bets.

Betiton provides fractional odds for winter sports betting, but you can also switch to the decimal or moneyline format. Whichever format you choose, make sure you understand what the provided values imply. For example, if the odds for a skier to win are 7/2, you’ll win €7 for every €2 wagered if the bet is successful.

Betting on Winter Sports Biggest Competitions

🎿 ️Winter Sports Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ Winter Olympics	Multiple host cities	6th February – 22nd February 2026
✔️ FIS Ski Jumping World Cup	Norway, Slovenia & Finland	22nd November 2024 – 30th March 2025
✔️ Biathlon World Cup	Finland & Norway	30th November 2024 – 23rd March 2025
✔️ FIS Alpine World Ski Championships	Saalbach, Austria	2025 (TBA)
✔️ Ice Hockey World Championship	Sweden & Denmark	9th – 25th May 2025

Winter Olympics 

The Winter Olympics is a major international multi-sport event that takes place once every four years. It’s one of the most highly anticipated sports events worldwide, featuring various snow sports, including alpine skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, figure skating, curling, ski jumping, speed skating, and biathlon. The Winter Olympics features the very best athletes in the world, competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals.

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is the most prestigious ski jumping competition. It was founded in 1979 by Torbjørn Yggeseth and organised by the International Ski Federation. Until the 2011/12 season, it was only a men’s contest, but the format now includes men’s and women’s individual and mixed-team events.

Biathlon World Cup

The Biathlon World Cup is the top annual event held between November and March. The 1977/79 season was the first men’s Biathlon World Cup, while the women’s competition was introduced in the 1982/83 season. Norway won the most gold medals in the World Cup (16), followed by France with 13 gold medals and East Germany with nine.

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is a biennial alpine skiing competition organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The first championship was held in 1931, and it’s always held between January and February. Marcel Hirscher and Toni Sailer, from Austria, are the most successful skiers in the men’s event, with seven gold medals each. Christl Cranz is the top skier in the women’s competition, boasting 12 gold medals.

Ice Hockey World Championship

The Ice Hockey World Championship is a men’s hockey tournament held annually and organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The first edition was held in 1920 at the Summer Olympics, and the first individual event was officially held in 1930. 16 teams from the top four divisions compete in the World Championship, and Canada boasts the most wins with 28 titles.

How to Bet on Winter Sports at Betiton Ireland?

We’ve prepared a simple step-by-step guide to bet on any winter sports at Betiton.

1. Log in to your account.
2. Find the Winter Sports category.
3. Choose a sport.
4. Add your selections by clicking on them. These will appear on your betslip on the right of the page.
5. Enter your stake and click ‘Place Bets’.

Winter Sports Betting Markets

Compared to other sports like football or cricket, the format of many winter sports doesn’t present as many different betting opportunities. Still, there are a few markets to explore here.

The individual winner or winning team in a competition is the most popular way to bet on these sports, but there are a few other options available at Betiton. Another popular choice at Betiton is the head-to-head betting type, which involves placing a wager on the outcome of a specific matchup in an event.

Below is a summary of the most common markets at Betiton:

• Outright Winner – Betting on the athlete or team you think will win a competition/tournament, for example, betting that Stefan Kraft will win the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.
• H2H – Placing a bet on the winner in a head-to-head event, such as placing a bet on Andreas Wellinger to win in a matchup against Anze Lanisek.
• Live Betting – Although live betting isn’t a market, it’s a popular way of betting on a competition or game when the action has already started.
• ACCAs – Like live betting, an ACCA bet isn’t a market. However, it’s a popular way of betting on winter sports that involves combining multiple selections in one betslip to get multiplied odds.

Live Betting on Winter Sports

For more advanced bettors, live betting can be an exciting option. Many punters will agree that placing bets throughout a competition makes the viewing experience even more exciting, adding more anticipation as you watch the action unfold.

One of the benefits of live betting on winter sports is that you can adjust your strategy according to your observations. So, if you observe that your predictions were probably inaccurate, you can place different and more informed bets.

The interactive nature of live betting lets you engage with your favourite sports in real-time, enhancing your viewing experience and allowing you to adjust your bets as the action unfolds.

Note that this form of betting typically has highly fluctuating odds so it may be wise to consider more than just the odds when deciding to bet or not.

Best Winter Sports Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

While you should always remember the unpredictable nature of most sports, it’s essential to approach betting with the right strategy. So, here are some tips to help you bet on winter sports:

• Check previous achievements and records for individual athletes and teams. Observe an athlete’s or team’s performance in warm-up events before the main event. You can spot any potential weaknesses or issues in these events.
• Consider recent forms and past records. This applies particularly to head-to-head betting, where previous records can help you predict future results.
• Ensure you understand the rules of the sport you’re betting on. There are about 15 different sports in the winter sports category, each with unique rules and competition formats, so it’s crucial to understand how each works before betting on it.
• Consider using different ways of betting on winter sports. Besides pre-match and single bets, you can try live betting or combining multiple bets in one bet for a chance of getting better returns.
• Find betting offers and promotions like Free Bets for winter sports betting.
• Find competitive odds to get the best value for your bets.

Our Betting Offers

If you want to bet on winter sports online using a bonus, we invite you to check out the promotions page on our website. One of the betting offers you’ll find there is the Sports Betting Welcome Offer, available exclusively to new Irish members.

This bonus offers a €10 free bet when depositing and wagering a minimum of €15 on any sport. It can be used to bet on any sport. Please check the terms and conditions first and read them carefully before claiming a betting offer.

What Sports Are in the Winter Olympics?

There are 15 official winter sports in the Olympic list in three main categories: ice sports, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic events. Some of the most important Olympic winter sports are listed below:

Biathlon Betting

Biathlon is a sport with a long and rich history that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. It’s become very popular in recent years, and biathlon betting has also become one of the most popular types of winter sports betting.

Biathlon betting offers various options, including betting on the individual race winner or the overall competition champion and head-to-head matchups. Although biathlon betting typically offers good odds on many markets, various factors, including the weather and the athlete’s shooting record, must be considered before placing your bets.

Cross Country Skiing Betting

Cross-country skiing is one of the most-watched winter Olympic sports, with many avid fans across the globe. Both individual and team competitions are available for cross-country skiing betting, so there are plenty of options for bettors interested in this category.

Combining skill, speed, endurance, and strategy, cross-country skiing is one of the most interesting sports to bet on. There are also various markets to bet on, from outright race winners to podium finishes and head-to-head matchups.

Responsible Gambling

When it comes to betting on winter sports at Betiton, remember the principles of responsible gambling. It’s important to approach betting with a clear and rational mindset and a set budget.

It’s also wise to stay informed about the sports you’re betting on and avoid chasing losses. Remember, betting should be a form of entertainment, not a way to make money. We offer multiple tools to help you stay in control, including daily, weekly, and monthly deposit limits, time limits, self-exclusion, cool-off periods, and reality checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Winter Sports Betting