Over/under explained: the 2.25, 2.5 and 2.75 lines
Over/under only cares about the total number of goals scored by both teams. “Over” wins when the total is above the line, “under” wins when it is below.
Three common lines
| Total goals | Over 2.25 | Over 2.5 | Over 2.75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 goals | half loss | loss | loss |
| 3 goals | win | win | half win |
| 4 goals | win | win | win |
Quick tip
A .5 line can never end in a push; .25 and .75 lines split your stake into two halves, just like quarter Asian handicaps. Read the over/under column together with the handicap to see whether the bookmaker expects an open or a tight game.
Do own goals count for over/under?
Yes. Every goal that stands in regulation time counts.
What if the match is postponed?
Bets are usually refunded if the match is not played within the time limit set by the bookmaker.
