Over 2.5 Explained

Among all the over/under (total goals) betting markets, over 2.5 goals is one of the most widely followed based on statistical analysis. Most punters wager either above or under the 2.5 goals. In the over 2.5 markets, you are placing a bet that there will be more than 3 goals scored overall- that is, beyond 2.5 goals in betting now during the plus stoppage time. Your bet will win only if there are 3 goals in the match. It doesn't matter which score is right, you can win with a score of 2-1, 3-0, 2-2, 4-0, 1-3 etc. On the other hand, your bet will lose if the final score is 1-0, 2-0, 1-1, 0-1 and so on.

Why Should You Bet on the Over 2.5 Goals Markets? What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of the market?

One of the best things about over 2.5 goals is you don't have to worry about the team that scores the goals or the team that wins, the only most important thing is the number of goals scored in the game. This relieves you of a great deal of pressure and provides you with something to look forward to until the end of the game. Another significance of this market is that it receives the greatest Odds of all the over/under markets even if you played the match midway you can still find amazing Odds that guarantee you massive returns. If the match ends in a goalless first half you can enjoy big Odds for the market to happen in the 2nd half, only if you are sure some goals will come.

The main reason we mention this market to be among the best is the fact that 90% of the teams end with or above 3 goals. That is why we have a category for this market called over 2.5

Things to Consider Before Placing a Bet on the Over 2.5

As of writing this article we've familiarised ourselves with this market for more than a decade now, and below are some of the things that are helpful when selecting the best game that will end with over 2.5.

• Look for the teams that always have the highest scores when playing against each other.
• Know the individual team's recent form, have they been scoring at least a goal or or they been having challenges upfront, have they been conceeding?
• Look for individual team intent, is it a must-score for them, or not a conceded match? Always think like you are the manager. 
• Check the last match between these teams, is there a team that was humiliated last time and wants to prove themselves, say Arsenal was beaten 1-0 by a bottom team, next fixture they'll try to bring joy to the fans?
• Look for the position each team is sitting on the table, for a competitive league like the EPL, top teams will be trying as much as possible not to concede, you'll find them scoring a goal and then defending- they are interested with the 3 points.
• Know the manager's style of play- some managers will like to score just a goal and then defend, the likes of Simeone and the special one Jose Mourinho.
• Check for the key players, are they suspended or injured? Does the team rely only on the strikers to score, how is the keeper's form involved? 
• These are some of the main things, otherwise, we'll take the whole month writing- know the bookies that have the highest Odds in the market have tax? Use tax-free sites such as Paripesa or 1win just to mention a few.

In conclusion, over 2.5 market is one of the safest markets you can venture and specialize in. You only need to take your time familiarising yourself with the market and soon it is going to be a boom!!!