Over/Under Betting: What Does It Mean?

OVER/UNDER BETTING EXPLAINED

• WHAT IS OVER/UNDER BETTING?
• WHAT IS OVER/UNDER 1.5 GOALS BETTING?
• UNDERSTANDING OVER/UNDER 2.5 GOALS BETTING
• TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OVER/UNDER BETTING
• HOW TO PLACE OVER/UNDER BETS IN SOUTH AFRICA
• OVER/UNDER BETTING WITH LOTTOLAND

WHAT IS OVER/UNDER BETTING?

Simply put, Over/Under betting is a type of sports bet where punters predict whether a particular statistic—such as the number of goals in a soccer game or the total points for a rugby bet—will be over or under a set number.

For example, in a soccer bet, a sportsbook might offer a bet on the total number of goals scored in the game, such as Over/Under 2.5 goals. If you bet on Over 2.5, you’re predicting that there will be at least three goals scored in the match. On the other hand, a bet on Under 2.5 means you're predicting that there will be two or fewer goals.

While bets on goals or points scored in match are the most popular Over/Under bet, this is a market that goes much further than that! For example, in soccer you can use Over/Under betting on yellow cards, corner kicks or the number of goals scored in a single half. Often there is also the option to combine this bet with another to create a “Double” and increase the potential return. 

In the Over/Under 1.5 goals market, punters bet on whether the total number of goals scored in the game will be more than 1.5 (Over 1.5) or fewer than 1.5 (Under 1.5).

For instance, if a soccer game ends with a 2-0 scoreline, the total number of goals is 2, meaning an Over 1.5 bet would win. On the other-hand, if the final score is 1-0, this means the match had under 1.5 goals. This simplicity means that Over/Under 1.5 bets have become popular for both beginners and experienced punters seeking a lower-risk betting option.

UNDERSTANDING OVER/UNDER 2.5 GOALS BETTING

The Over/Under 2.5 goals market is similar but with a slightly higher risk and potential reward. Here, you’re predicting whether the total number of goals scored in a game will be more or less than 2.5.

Take a match that ends 3-1 as an example. Here, the total goals scored are 4, meaning the Over 2.5 bet would be a winner. However, if the game were to finish 1-1, that’s 2 goals, so the Under 2.5 bet wins. Often, the 2.5 line is favoured in games where both teams are expected to be attack-minded, or in leagues with a higher average number of goals.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OVER/UNDER BETTING

Obviously there is no strategy that can guarantee that every bet is a winner, but there are some actions that you can take to make yopur bet less of a lottery and improve your chances of picking a potential winner!

1. Research Team Form: Look at both teams’ recent record and make your judgements based on that. Has one of the teams been scoring a lot recently? If so, then you may want to look the Over/Under Goals market. Have you noticed that the matches between these two teams are often fiery and aggressive? If that is the case then you may want to look at the Over/Under Bookings market instead.
2. Home vs. Away: Home teams often have an advantage, scoring more goals on average than away teams. Consider how home advantage might impact the total goals. You can dive even deeper, and analyse the home and away form of the two teams that are going to play; do they tend to be more attacking or more defensive, or do they play for corners? Use this information to build your bet, and possibly give yourself an edge.
3. Weather and External Factors: Weather conditions, such as rain, can affect a match’s tempo and the number of goals scored – particularly in rugby. Teams may struggle to score in poor weather, there may be more bad tackles, or less shots on target so keep this in mind when considering which bet to place.

HOW TO PLACE OVER/UNDER BETS IN SOUTH AFRICA

To place Over/Under bets in South Africa, follow these simple steps:

1. Register your account with Lottoland.
2. Navigate to the sporting match-up you would like to bet on.
3. Look for the Over/Under markets, usually displayed alongside other betting options like Draw-No-Bet and handicaps.
4. Select the line (0.5, 1.5 or 2.5 etc) that you want to bet on.
5. Enter your stake and confirm your bet.

OVER/UNDER BETTING WITH LOTTOLAND

For sports punters in South Africa, Over/Under betting offers a comparatively low-risk bet, that can be combined with others to boost your odds. Focusing on markets like Over/Under 1.5 and 2.5 goals, you can enjoy lower-risk options or you can chose to build a bet with higher-odds – and higher reward!