Over 2.5 goals is one of the simplest and most popular bets in football. You are not picking a winner. You are betting on how many goals the match will have in total.
When does over 2.5 goals win?
The bet wins when the match ends with three or more goals in total, counting both teams. A 2-1, 3-0 or 2-2 result wins. A 1-1, 2-0 or 0-0 result loses. Only the 90 minutes plus stoppage time count: extra time and penalties are not included.
Why "2.5"?
There is no such thing as half a goal, so the .5 makes sure there is never a draw on the bet. Over 2.5 simply means "three goals or more", and under 2.5 means "two goals or fewer".
How we pick over 2.5 tips
We look at how many goals both teams score and concede, their recent form, head-to-head results and the bookmaker odds. A match makes our over 2.5 list when the numbers point clearly to an open game, for example two attacking sides or a strong team playing a weak defence.
A quick tip
Over 2.5 goals usually pays better odds than over 1.5 goals, but it loses more often. If you want a safer option, look at over 1.5 goals. If you want bigger odds, look at over 3.5 goals.
Whatever you choose, set a budget before you bet and stick to it.
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