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About BetFair Exchange
Betfair Exchange is the world’s largest betting exchange, where users bet against each other rather than against the house. With no traditional bookmaker margin, exchange odds are typically closer to true probability than any sportsbook. Betfair Exchange pioneered concepts like trading, laying, and in-play betting that reshaped the industry.
Exchange data is a goldmine for developers. Betfair Exchange odds represent genuine market consensus — the price at which real money is willing to transact. Use exchange prices to calibrate implied probabilities, identify when bookmaker odds are mispriced, and power automated trading strategies that buy and sell positions as lines move.
OddsPapi aggregates Betfair Exchange prices alongside 350+ traditional bookmakers. Compare exchange odds against sharp and soft book lines in a single API call — no Betfair API key or Exchange account needed. The free tier includes 5,000 requests per month plus historical exchange data.
Quick Start: Access BetFair Exchange Odds
Get started with BetFair Exchange odds in under 5 minutes. Here’s a Python example:
import requests
API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
BASE_URL = "https://api.oddspapi.io/v4"
# Get BetFair Exchange odds for soccer
response = requests.get(
f"{BASE_URL}/odds",
params={
"apiKey": API_KEY,
"bookmakers": "betfair-ex",
"sportId": 10 # Soccer
}
)
data = response.json()
for fixture in data.get('data', []):
home = fixture['participants']['home']['name']
away = fixture['participants']['away']['name']
print(f"{home} vs {away}")
# Access betfair-ex odds
if 'betfair-ex' in fixture.get('bookmakerOdds', {}):
odds = fixture['bookmakerOdds']['betfair-ex']
print(f" Markets available: {list(odds.get('markets', {}).keys())}")
Why Use OddsPapi for BetFair Exchange Data?
| Feature | Direct Access | OddsPapi |
|---|---|---|
| API Access | Commercial account required | Free tier available |
| Setup Time | Days/weeks of negotiation | 5 minutes |
| Other Bookmakers | BetFair Exchange only | 346+ bookmakers |
| Sharp Lines | Not available | Pinnacle, Singbet, SBOBet |
| Historical Data | Not available | Included free |
Technical Specifications
| Bookmaker Slug | betfair-ex |
| Live Odds | Yes |
| Classification | Exchange |
| Data Format | JSON (REST API) |
| WebSocket | Available for live odds |
| Authentication | API key (query parameter) |
Available Markets
Access a wide range of betting markets from BetFair Exchange through our API:
- Match Winner – Full Time Result (1X2)
- Over/Under – Total goals, points, etc.
- Asian Handicap – Line betting for balanced odds
- Both Teams to Score – Yes/No markets
- Player Props – Individual player markets (where available)
- Live Markets – In-play odds that update in real-time
Start Using BetFair Exchange Data Today
Get access to BetFair Exchange odds plus 346 other bookmakers. Free tier includes 5,000 requests per month.
- No credit card required
- 5-minute setup
- Historical data included
- WebSocket support for live odds