Decimal odds show the total potential return per unit staked, including the returned stake if the selection wins.
Single-selection example
At decimal odds of 2.20, a stake of RWF 1,000 displays a potential gross return of RWF 2,200:
1,000 × 2.20 = 2,200
The gross profit before applicable deductions is RWF 1,200. Settlement rules, tax and charges can affect the final amount.
Implied probability
Divide 1 by the decimal odds. Odds of 2.20 imply approximately 45.45%:
1 ÷ 2.20 × 100 = 45.45%
This is a price-derived figure, not a verified prediction. The combined implied probabilities across a market usually exceed 100% because an operator margin is included.
Multiple selections
Decimal prices are multiplied. Three legs priced 1.50, 1.80 and 2.00 produce combined odds of 5.40. Every leg must normally win. Adding a “safe” short-priced leg still creates another way for the ticket to fail.
Compare outcome, price and rule
Two markets with similar wording may settle differently. Check whether extra time counts, how a postponed fixture is treated and which participant must start. A slightly larger number is not automatically better when the settlement rule is misunderstood.