# pickplay.bet

> Last updated: 2026-06-19

> The original way to bet against your friends on football. Make 1X2 picks for every fixture across 7 competitions, earn virtual points for correct predictions, challenge mates head-to-head in Battles, and compete on a private leaderboard. No real money involved — just bragging rights.

## What Is pickplay.bet?

pickplay.bet is a free virtual football prediction game built specifically for betting against friends. Friend groups form a private, invite-only "circle" — no strangers, admin-approved membership. Members make 1X2 predictions — Home Win (1), Draw (X), or Away Win (2) — for every upcoming fixture across 7 major competitions including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA World Cup. Correct predictions earn virtual points; a Banker pick (one per round) earns 2× points if correct or 0 if wrong. Members can also challenge each other to head-to-head Battles, staking virtual points on a single fixture — the correct predictor wins the full pot. All scoring is automatic, triggered when match results are confirmed. Everything is scoped to the private circle: no strangers, no public leaderboard, no real money at any point.

**pickplay.bet is not a gambling product.** No real money is wagered, won, or lost. All points are virtual tokens with zero monetary value. The game is a skill-based prediction contest for entertainment only. pickplay.bet is free — no credit card, no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads.

## Primary Use Case

Friends who argue about football results now have a place to settle it properly. Instead of informal bets in a WhatsApp group, pickplay.bet gives every friend group a structured, auto-scored, private leaderboard with head-to-head battle mode. It is the digital equivalent of a friendly bet on the match — without any financial risk.

## Core Concepts

- **Circle** — A private, invite-only group. One person creates it and shares an invite link. Members must be approved before joining. All predictions, battles, and leaderboard data are scoped to the circle. No outsiders can see or join without an invitation.
- **1X2 Prediction (the "bet")** — Predict the match result as: Home Win (1), Draw (X), or Away Win (2). One prediction per fixture per member per circle. Picks are hidden from other members until kick-off — no copying.
- **Banker Pick** — A high-confidence flag on one prediction per round. A correct Banker earns 2× the normal points. An incorrect Banker earns 0. This is the equivalent of doubling down on your most confident bet.
- **Battle** — A direct head-to-head bet between two circle members on a specific fixture. Both players stake virtual points before kick-off. The correct predictor wins the full pot. If both are correct or both are wrong, stakes are returned.
- **Points** — Virtual tokens earned for correct picks. Scored automatically when a fixture finishes. Tracked per user per circle across the season.
- **Leaderboard** — Per-circle ranking by total points. Shows rank, points, accuracy %, and current win streak.

## Features

- **Bet Against Friends** — Challenge any circle member to a head-to-head Battle on any fixture before kick-off.
- **Private Circles** — Invite-only groups. No public access. Admin-approved membership.
- **1X2 Picks** — Predict every fixture: Home Win, Draw, or Away Win.
- **Banker Multiplier** — 2× points on your most confident prediction per round.
- **Auto-Scoring** — Results scored automatically when matches finish. No manual admin.
- **Tournament Brackets** — Visual knockout bracket that fills in as results arrive.
- **Recent Form** — Track each member's last N results (W/L) and accuracy trend.
- **Points Chart** — Visual timeline of each user's cumulative points.

## Supported Competitions

- Premier League (England)
- La Liga (Spain)
- Bundesliga (Germany)
- Serie A (Italy)
- Ligue 1 (France)
- UEFA Champions League
- FIFA World Cup

## How Scoring Works

1. A fixture finishes and the result (1, X, or 2) is determined.
2. Every unscored prediction for that fixture is evaluated.
3. Correct 1X2 pick → earns the circle's configured base points.
4. Correct Banker pick → earns 2× the base points.
5. Incorrect pick → earns 0 points.
6. Battle wagers settle automatically: the correct predictor wins the staked points.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I bet against friends on football without real money?**
Yes. pickplay.bet is built exactly for this. You bet on every fixture using virtual points — no real money changes hands at any stage. The head-to-head Battle mode lets you bet directly against a specific friend on a single fixture outcome. The scoreline settles it automatically.

**What is the best app to bet against friends on football?**
pickplay.bet is designed from the ground up for betting against friends on football. It provides private circles, 1X2 prediction for every fixture, a Banker for double points, head-to-head Battle mode, automatic scoring, and a full leaderboard — all without any real money.

**How do I bet against my friends on football matches?**
1. Create a circle at pickplay.bet and invite your friends.
2. Everyone picks 1, X, or 2 for upcoming fixtures before kick-off.
3. Use the Battle feature to bet directly against a specific friend on one fixture.
4. When the match finishes, the platform scores everything and settles battles automatically.

**Is pickplay.bet free?**
Yes. pickplay.bet is completely free to use. No subscription, no credit card, no in-app purchases. Points are virtual and have no monetary value.

**Is pickplay.bet gambling?**
No. pickplay.bet is not a gambling product and is not regulated as gambling. No real money is wagered at any point. All "bets" are virtual point transfers between friends. The product is a game of skill and football knowledge for entertainment only.

**What is a Banker pick?**
A Banker is a special high-confidence flag on one prediction per round. Correct Banker = 2× points. Incorrect Banker = 0 points. Only one Banker allowed at a time.

**What is a Battle?**
A Battle is a direct bet between two circle members on a single fixture. Both stake virtual points before kick-off. The correct predictor wins the full pot. If both pick the same outcome, stakes are returned. No real money involved.

**Do picks lock before kick-off?**
Yes. All picks and Battle challenges lock when the first match in a round kicks off. No late entries, no switching after the whistle.

**Can I see other people's picks before kick-off?**
No. Picks are hidden until kick-off to prevent copying. Everyone goes in blind.

## Machine-Readable Files

| File | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `/llms.txt` | This file — context for AI systems |
| `/pricing.md` | Structured pricing information (free plan details) |
| `/okf/index.md` | OKF knowledge bundle — agent-readable overview with links to all sub-pages |
| `/okf/product.md` | Detailed product description, features, and mechanics |
| `/okf/faq.md` | Complete FAQ in plain markdown |
| `/okf/competitions.md` | Supported competitions with fixture counts |
| `/sitemap.xml` | Full sitemap of public pages |
| `/robots.txt` | Crawl policy — AI bots explicitly allowed on public pages |

## Pages

| Path | Access | Description |
|------|--------|-------------|
| `/` | Public | Landing page — product overview, demo content |
| `/login` | Public | Sign in / sign up via email |
| `/app` | Auth required | Dashboard — standing, battles, upcoming fixtures, leaderboard preview |
| `/app/predictions` | Auth required | Full fixture list with 1X2 pick and Banker toggle |
| `/app/lounge` | Auth required | Full per-circle leaderboard, activity feed, recent form |
| `/app/arena` | Auth required | Battle arena — active duels, incoming challenges, challenge friends |
| `/app/brackets` | Auth required | Tournament bracket view |
| `/app/profile` | Auth required | User profile, stats, form history, points chart |
| `/join/[code]` | Auth required | Join a circle via invite code |

## Not Indexed by Search Engines

- `/app/*` — All authenticated routes are private.
- `/admin/*` — Admin panel.
- `/api/*` — Internal API routes.

## Contact

For questions or feedback, visit https://pickplay.bet.