In Soccer betting when you see a bet labeled as over 2.5 goals, it means that you’re betting on the total number of goals scored in a match to exceed 2.5.
Now, you’re probably wondering, how can half a goal be scored? It can’t.
But this half-goal is added to eliminate the possibility of a draw. So, if three or more goals are scored during the game, including stoppage time, you win.
On the other hand, over 3 means that if there are exactly 3 goals scored, you get your stake refunded. To win this bet, at least 4 goals need to be scored.
So to win a over 2.5 and 3 type of bet outright you will need 4 or more goals scored in the match.
How does this affect your betting strategy?
Quite significantly, actually. The beauty of this type of bet is that it reduces the risk of losing the entire stake.
If the match ends with exactly 3 goals, you won’t lose the whole stake because the “Over 2.5” part of the bet will be a winner, but you would lose the over 3 goals part of your bet.
Now, let’s put this into perspective with a real-world example
Say you place a $100 bet on over 2.5 and 3.
If the game ends with two goals, you lose half your bet (the over 2.5 part) and get the other half refunded (the over 2 part).
If the game ends with three goals, you win both parts of your bet. You win the entire bet if four or more goals are scored.
So, when should you consider this type of bet?
It’s best when you expect a high-scoring game but want some insurance if the game doesn’t have quite as many goals as anticipated.
It’s all about balancing potential profits with sensible risk management.
If you’ve done your research and believe a game is likely to be high-scoring, then betting on over 2.5 and 3 could be a good option.
However, finding the best odds can be tricky.
That’s where odds comparison tools come in handy. These tools help you compare odds from different bookmakers, ensuring you get the best possible return for your bet.
OddsJam provides one of the best odds comparison tools that helps you find the best odds available for any given bet, to ensure you’re always getting the most value for your money.