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# Types of Prodds Prediction Pools

Prodds offers a range of prediction pools to engage sports fans, focusing exclusively on sports events. These pools enhance the sports-watching experience, whether you’re predicting match outcomes or season-long events. 

Currently, Prodds features three main pool types: <mark style="color:blue;">**Standard Match Pools**</mark>, <mark style="color:blue;">**Handicap Match Pools**</mark>, and <mark style="color:blue;">**Event Pools**</mark>. Each is designed to bring fans closer to the action with transparent and flexible betting options.

## 1. Standard Match Pool

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="190"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Objective</strong></td><td>Predict the outcome of a specific match.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Options</strong></td><td>Select the winning team/player or predict a draw, where available.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pool Open Time</strong></td><td>Opens at the later of 14 days before the match or when the match details are confirmed</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pool Close Time</strong></td><td>Closes at kick-off</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 2. Handicap Match Pool

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="190"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Objective</strong></td><td>Adjusts for skill differences between teams to create fairer prediction odds.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Handicap System</strong></td><td>Applies a handicap (e.g., -0.5, -1.5) to the favored team, eliminating the draw option by creating an adjusted score.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pool Open Time</strong></td><td>Opens at the later of 14 days before the match or when the match details are confirmed</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pool Close Time</strong></td><td>Closes at kick-off</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Example</strong></td><td>Team A has a -1.5 handicap against Team B. If the final score is 1:0 for Team A, the adjusted score becomes -0.5:0, making Team B the pool winner.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 3. Event Pool

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="190"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Objective</strong></td><td>Predict significant, season-wide outcomes or key events concerning players.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Examples</strong></td><td>Choose the Premier League champion or predict if a specific player will transfer teams by a set date.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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