Over/Under Goals Explained

Over 1.5 goals

Over 1.5 goals wins when the match finishes with at least two total goals. Examples include 1-1, 2-0, 2-1 and 3-2. A 0-0 or 1-0 result loses.

Over 2.5 goals

Over 2.5 goals needs at least three total goals. Scores such as 2-1, 3-0 and 2-2 win. Scores such as 0-0, 1-0 and 1-1 lose.

Under 2.5 goals

Under 2.5 goals wins when the match has zero, one or two total goals. A 0-0, 1-0, 0-1 or 1-1 result wins; any match with three or more goals loses.

What can influence goal markets?

Team attacking quality, defensive strength, tactical style, injuries, game importance, weather, pitch conditions and the match state can all influence how open or cautious a game becomes.

Do not judge only by recent scorelines

A run of high-scoring matches may contain unusual red cards or penalties. Look at context rather than assuming a recent pattern must continue.