I started with about the same thing — watching matches, making my predictions, but without real bets. This is a good start, because you learn to think like an analyst. Then I opened an account on a platform where you could bet small amounts. I highly recommend immediately setting a monthly limit for yourself — how much you are willing to "lose" for the sake of experience. The main mistake of beginners is to bet emotionally, or on your favorite team, even when it is not in shape. Such things should be cut off. And you should not chase after express bets with a bunch of events — it is better to have less, but more confidently. And only after you see that you really understand how the bookmaker's logic works — you can increase your bets a little.