Almost all bookmakers use OPTA data to settle their bets. There are occasional exceptions, it will always be your responsibility to check their terms for this.
What is OPTA?
OPTA is a sports analytics company, providing in depth statistics for over 30 sports across the world. The data recorded on OPTA is in more depth, player by player, than any statistics app on the market.
As a reliable third party, bookmakers will settle bets in accordance with OPTA results.
If you want to check a stat in-play or from a previous match, OPTA is always the most reliable place to start.
Are scores apps reliable for player statistics?
In short, the answer is no. Some sites are more reliable for specific statistics than others, but their rulings often change. Goalscorers as well as other stats are often incorrect.
Below are our recommendations of the most reliable app to check each stat for the most accuracy. This list is not exhaustive, and all options are ultimately second choice to OPTA:
Player Shots/SOT - Fotmob
Player Tackles - Fotmob
Player Passes - N/A only OPTA reliable
Team Shots - Flashscore
Team Offsides - Flashscore
Team Throw-Ins - Flashscore
Team Tackles - Flashscore
Goal Kicks - 365 Scores
Fouls - N/A only OPTA reliable