Over/Under Bets (Totals) – One of the most popular types in football betting. Knowing these rules is key to making the right decisions on how you bet – Superph.
Definition of Over/Under Bets
Over/Under (or O/U) is a type of bet with the bookmaker who presents to you in combination how many goals will be scored by both teams. This bet is not related to the victory or loss of any teams but simply on how many goals will be scored in total between both sides throughout the entire match.
Rules of Over/Under Betting
As opposed to Asian handicaps and European handicap bets, Over/Under betting is not solely based on the actual outcome of a match. For bettors, that refers to an over/under line on the total goals scored by each team.
How to Bet on Over/Under
Betting on Over/Under in soccer is simple enough to understand for anyone who starts their journey. Bettors select either Over (more goals scored) or Under (fewer goals scored). Over/Under betting has a variety of circumstances and therefore, rules. Over/Under bets with your bookmaker often include the number of throw-ins, corner kicks, and more. This wide variety is what attracts many bettors to Over/Under bets.
How to Read Over/Under Bets
The first step in knowing how to bet the Over/Under is understanding what it means, but just as essential a part of this process involves learning how to read these types of odds. Over/Under bets can be confusing, but here are some basic rules for reading various types.
Over/Under 0 Goals
This is an easy and popular bet. They generally have three primary consequences:
- If you predict Over, and the game ends with at least one goal – your bet wins.
- When you bet Under and there are 0 goals at the end of a match, your stake is returned.
- For Overs: If you back Over, and the game finishes 0-0, you lose.
Over/Under 0.25 Goals (¼)
Also called a quarter-goal, this is a specific type of bet from the Asian handicap markets.
- If you bet on Over and the favorite wins, you win.
- If you bet on Under and the match ends in a draw, you win.
- You will win if you bet on the Under option and a draw takes place or the underdog wins.
Over/Under 0.5 Goals (½)
This bet, also known as a half-goal bet, is simple.
- You win if you bet on Over and the favorite wins.
- Under bettors win if the game ends in a draw or the underdog wins.
Over/Under 0.75 Goals (¾)
Three-quarter goal: This market is sometimes referred to as a three-quarter goal bet.
- If the favorite wins by 2 or more goals, betting on Over means you win.
- A push results if the favorite wins by exactly 1 goal, in which case all Over bettors take half their stake back and Under bettors lose half.
- The Under wins if the underdog actually beats the favorite or if both teams draw.
Over/Under 1 Goal
This is easy to understand:
- You win an Over bet if more than 1 goal is scored.
- Under bettors are successful if 0 (a goalless draw) or just 1 goal is scored.
- If exactly 1 goal is scored, the bet is a push and stakes are returned.
Over/Under 1.25 Goals (1¼)
This bet may be a little more difficult.
- Over bettors would win if the number of goals scored is 2 or more.
- If 1 goal is scored, Under bettors win half and Over bettors lose half.
- If 0 goals are scored, Under wins.
Over/Under 1.5 Goals (1½)
There is no in-between; either you win or lose:
- Over wins if 2 or more goals are scored.
- Under wins if 0 or 1 goal is scored.
Over/Under 1.75 Goals (1¾)
This is another nuanced bet:
- Over bettors will win if 2 or more goals are scored.
- If exactly 2 goals are scored, Over bettors win half and Under bettors lose half.
- Under wins if 0 or 1 goal is scored.
Over/Under 2 Goals
This bet is straightforward:
- Over wins if more than 2 goals are scored.
- Under wins if fewer than 2 goals are scored.
- If exactly 2 goals are scored, stakes are returned.
By having this knowledge of all these different Over/Under bets, you will have more confidence in your betting. Browse the betting statistics, understand them, and think carefully before you place your bets.