In the modern, squad-based game, the role of substitutes in football has become increasingly important. But what if you could turn those substitutions into your advantage when it comes to betting? Enter Paddy Power’s innovative “Super Sub” feature, a potentially game-changing offering to football punters.
The premise of Paddy Power’s Super Sub is simple. Rather than having your bet ruined when a player you’ve backed is substituted, this feature allows your bet to transfer to the incoming player. This means that if the substitute fulfils the original betting outcome, your wager will still be a winner. This not only extends your interest in the match but also increases the chances of securing a winning outcome.
How Super Subs Work
Imagine you’ve placed a bet on Erling Haaland to score a goal, but the Manchester City striker is substituted before he can find the back of the net. With the Super Sub feature, if his replacement, Julian Alvarez, goes on to score, your original bet will still be a winner.
When a substitution occurs during a match, your betslip will be updated in real-time, reflecting the new player who has taken the field. This allows bettors to track the progress of their wagers and understand how the Super Sub feature is being applied.
Bet Settlement
Bets that benefit from the Super Sub offer will be settled at the end of the 90-minute regular time, with winnings paid out in full as cash. This means that if the substitute player fulfils the original betting outcome, the bettor will receive their original payout.
Cashing Out
Bettors can partially cash out their bets until a player is replaced by a substitute. Once a substitute is active in the bet, the cash-out option will no longer be available, as the wager has now been transferred to the new player on the field.
Multiple Substitutions
If there are multiple substitutions during a match, the Opta data feed will determine which substitute player is responsible for fulfilling the original betting outcome, and the bet will be settled accordingly.
Goalkeeper Substitutions
In the event that an outfield player is replaced by a goalkeeper, the original bet will still stand, and any player-based outcomes (such as being carded or fouled) will be applied to the substitute goalkeeper.
What Leagues and Markets Qualify?
The Super Sub feature is currently available on a select number of leagues and competitions, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, the FA Cup, and the European Championships.
The versatility of the Super Sub feature extends beyond just goalscoring markets. It covers a wide range of player-based outcomes, including:
- Anytime goalscorer
- Player to have 1+ shot on target
- Player to commit 1+ fouls
- Player to be fouled
- Player to be carded
- Player to score or assist
These markets are easily identifiable on the Paddy Power platform, with a distinctive “Super Sub” icon appearing alongside the eligible selections.
It’s important to note that the Super Sub offer is limited to 90 minutes of normal playing time and does not apply to any additional extra time periods.
The Super Sub promotion is open to both new and existing Paddy Power customers aged 18 and above. However, it’s important to note that the offer does not apply to Power Prices or retail bets, and certain other exclusions may apply.