Can Weather Affect?

When placing a bet, you may run checks on the usual variables such as a team’s form, head-to-head results and similar (surface matters relating to the game) – though, does all of us pay any attention to the weather? This is often-overlooked, but can be a crucial aspect of sports betting as it can in someway influence the outcome of any sporting event.

Professional sports teams understand the impact of the weather, with most employing meteorologists who have good knowledge of local conditions.

A list below shows how regular conditions can cause adverse effects on the best-laid plans (variety of sporting events)

Weather in Soccer

Perhaps the most frequent of negative conditions in football is bad-weather, as with the ‘skimming’ of ball caused by rain or quicker movement of the ball on pitch, a perfect scenario for teams that likes to pass the ball around.

however, on the downside for certain teams/players, in the event of a heavy downpours/torrential rain, the pitch will become waterlogged slowing down the ball, and seriously disrupting passes on the pitch. This is especially important for lower-league clubs, who does not possess adept ground staff to keep the pitch in tip-top condition.

Therefore it’s vital to check not just whether or not rain will occur, but how much exactly is likely to fall.

The slippery conditions could most probably also have a big impact on betting on total goals – As for Goalkeepers, stinging rain will not just affect grip, but also reduce visibility for long-range and low strikes.

Effects of Weather in Soccer

Soccer is a sport easily affected by rain. Surface will be slower, and likely result in a tighter, tougher contest between the two sides. On the other hand, it could also result in a frustrating and disruptive game due to the problems such a surface would inflict upon. 

Wind is a factor that affects the game as well, however, Teams that prefer passing plays will find windy conditions particularly difficult.

Affect of Weather in Tennis

When it comes to tennis, sustained periods of heavy rain result in delays, postponements and interruptions.

These can provide much-needed respite for losing players in the midst a match, or delay a game enough to negatively impact the winner’s recovery time and therefore affect his next match.

At Wimbledon, it can lead to the closure of the roof, which in turn will affect the bounce of the ball and benefit indoor-specialists – such as Roger Federer.

Wind is another contributing factor for tennis conditions – it can greatly shift how the ball moves and tilt the advantage in favour of baseline defenders, instead of those who aim for the lines.

Knowing the weather conditions is a must for the serious bettor, and a reliable forecasting site is a vital tool. While there are numerous free forecasts available on the internet, commercial offerings can offer an even bigger edge for fans of outside sports, such as soccer, football, tennis and baseball.

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