KICKOFFAPI / FOOTBALL ODDS API

Live football odds,
on the wire.

Real-time bookmaker prices, in-play odds movements, sub-60ms Head-to-Head histories, and proprietary AI win probabilities. Built for odds comparison portals, arbitrage systems, and sports analytics.

LOW LATENCY DATA

Bookmaker lines, H2H and win probabilities

Combine real-time bookmaker pricing with native Head-to-Head records and statistical match predictions in single calls:

// 1. Fetch pre-match and live odds across bookmakers
curl "https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1/odds?fixture=12534" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

{
  "get": "odds",
  "results": 1,
  "response": [
    {
      "league": { "id": 39, "name": "Premier League", "season": 2026 },
      "fixture": { "id": 12534, "date": "2026-10-18T16:30:00Z" },
      "bookmakers": [
        {
          "id": 6, "name": "Bwin",
          "bets": [
            {
              "id": 1, "name": "Match Winner",
              "values": [
                { "value": "Home", "odd": "1.85" },
                { "value": "Draw", "odd": "3.60" },
                { "value": "Away", "odd": "4.20" }
              ]
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

// 2. Fetch lightning-fast Head-to-Head encounters (10-60 ms)
curl "https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1/fixtures/headtohead?h2h=33-40" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

// 3. Query native prediction model probabilities and expected goals
curl "https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1/predictions?fixture=12534" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

The example above shows the default flat fixture representation. If your integration expects nested objects instead, add ?format=nested to the query parameters. Predictions are generated through our calibrated Poisson & Elo model with 76%+ accuracy on high-confidence picks. Read the model accuracy report or explore the documentation.

DATA CAPABILITIES

Odds & analytics suite

FeatureKickoffAPITraditional feeds
H2H Response Time10–60 ms (precomputed)400–1,200 ms
AI Match PredictionsIncluded (22 leagues)Extra fee / paid add-on
SSE Real-time StreamAvailable (Ultra/Enterprise)Not available
Data Freshness15-second live cycles60-second polling
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which betting markets are covered in the odds API?

Standard 1X2 Match Winner, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under total goals (0.5 to 4.5), Double Chance, and Asian Handicaps across licensed international sportsbooks.

How fast are Head-to-Head (H2H) lookups?

H2H encounters are served directly from our native precomputed dataset in 10 to 60 ms, providing past match results, goal differentials, and venue records without third-party provider latency.

Are proprietary predictions included with the API?

Yes. KickoffAPI includes our in-house machine learning prediction model covering 22 major competitions, providing fair win/draw/loss probabilities, expected goals (xG), and projected score distributions.

Can I subscribe to odds movement webhooks?

Yes. Ultra and Enterprise tiers support real-time Webhook notifications and SSE streams when bookmaker lines cross configurable movement thresholds.

Power your odds app today

100 requests every day on our free tier. Simple, transparent pricing when you scale.