Over 2.5 goals tips: Free total goals predictions for Oct 2024

What is betting on total goals and how does it work?

The “total goals” betting market category has been prevalent for decades, both online and in betting shops. The idea of the market is that you wager on the number of total goals during the game. You have two options, and you can bet that the overall goals would be over a previously specified amount of goals or under that same specified amount.

We don't care about the specific goalscorers or which team would win the game in the end. All that is important is the total number of goals scored by both sides during the ninety-minute match.

Some bookies offer markets for total goals during extra time or penalty time, but most bookmakers choose to provide only for the 90-minute interval plus stoppage time.

If you come across an over/under bet that includes extra time, it's probably not a mistake, so you should benefit from it if you think you can predict the total number of goals.

People also often wonder if “own goals” count toward the overall goals results. We would be happy to answer that question for you and everyone else who Is wondering the same thing.

Own goals count toward the total goals market because we don't care who scores them as long as they are scored within the allowed time.

The possibility of guessing the correct number of goals is eliminated because the “particular number” we bet over or under is a decimal number, not a whole number. There are different types of total goal bets. We will list the most common ones below:

• Over/Under 0.5 Goals
• Over/Under 1.5 Goals
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals
• Over/Under 3.5 Goals
• Over/Under 4.5 Goals
• Over/Under 5.5 Goals

In this article, we explore the over 2.5 goals market more extensively.

Over 2.5 goals betting market

Over 2.5 is one of the most popular of all over/under (total goals) betting markets. Statistically speaking, most punters place a bet over or under the 2.5 goals amount.

The over 2.5 goals market means that you are betting that the total number of goals scored during the match plus stoppage time will be over 2.5. You will win only if there are three or more goals during the game. The correct score doesn't matter, and you can win when the scores look something like 2-1, 2-2, 3-0, 4-0, etc. If the game's score is 1-1, 0-0, or 1-0, you will lose the bet.

It doesn't matter which team scores the goals. It can be only one (3-0) or both of them (2-1). You will win if the number of total goals is three or above.

What are the pros and cons of wagering on the over 2.5 goals market?

Like any other betting market, the over 2.5 goals one has both advantages and disadvantages.

One advantage is that you won't have to worry about which team would win the game or who would score the goals, the only thing that matters is the number of the game's total goals. This takes a lot of pressure off the bettor's shoulders and it gives them something to be excited about until the very end of the game.

Another main advantage is that over/under 2.5 goals markets get the best odds of all compared to the other over/under types.

When considering the disadvantages, we came up with only one, and it's nothing big to worry about. When placing over/under 2.5 goals bets, the odds are better than the rest. The chances of picking the wrong bet are very high because bookies mostly offer odds from over/under 0.5 goals to over/under 5.5 and 2.5 is precisely the middle of that range.

Things to consider when placing an over 2.5 goals wager

There are a few things you need to consider when you want to place an over 2.5 goals bet on a specific match. We won't go into details, but we are sure you will know what homework you need to do on the game before you place the bet once you read out guidelines.

• Consider if it would be better to wait to place your bet on the in-play over/under market instead of the pre-game one because the odds might be slightly better.
• Pick the best possible odds to place your bet on from what bookies have to offer.
• Know the form of the teams participating before you place the bet.
• Look if the teams ever played against each other before and how those matches ended.
• Are any key players for both teams injured or suspended?
• Wait to find out the player line-ups for the game, which are announced an hour before it starts.
• Search for matches that include two high-scoring teams playing against each other to increase your chances of winning the bet.
• Consider using the best football betting sites based on your preferences and take advantage of welcome offers when possible.

Tips: How to place over 2.5 goals bets?

Placing bets on online bookmakers is straightforward. We compiled a list of steps you can follow if you don’t know how to place this specific type of bet:

1. Log in to your online bookmaker account. If you don't have one, you need to create an account, verify it, and deposit funds.
2. Navigate to the Football section and choose a match you want to place an over/under bet on.
3. Find the section with the over/under markets (sometimes called Total Goals markets, not over/under).
4. Click on the Over/Under 2.5 section.
5. Click on Over 2.5 goals, and the wager will be transferred to your bet slip.
6. Enter a stake amount and click on the final “Place Bet” button.

Tips: Where to place the best over 2.5 goals bets?

There are many bookmakers out there who offer over/under 2.5 odds on all football fixtures. To find the best bookie to bet with, consider other factors, such as available in-play and live streaming, available cash-out or bet builder, if the bookie offers competitive odds, and what kind of bonuses they offer for new and existing customers. Some of the best bookies you can wager with are:

• Betfair new customer offer
• Bet365 bonus code
• Ladbrokes sign up promotion
• Parimatch bonus code

Goal tips FAQs

How often do you produce goal tips on this site?

We aim to produce goal tips as frequently as possible. Since we are fortunate enough to have a huge team operating behind the scenes, we can usually issue goal tips on a daily basis. We tend to provide a greater number of tips during major competitions, too, so keep an eye out for this.

Will I ever need to pay for certain goal tips?

Absolutely not. The whole point of our site is to create free goal tips for you to consider betting on. We shall never ask you to pay money for the tips that we give for any of the games or markets that we cover. And if you ever stumble across that does ask for this, we’d advise you to look elsewhere.

What are the main goal tips that you issue?

Sticking with the topic that we have focused on throughout, we tend to focus on goal tips for the over 2.5 markets. Usually, this market is appealing when you get two teams playing that can score plenty of goals. It’s also a good market to look at when you have a strong team playing against a much weaker opponent.

Are the odds for your goal tips accurate?

The odds are always accurate at the time of publication, yes. However, depending on the time that you view the information, the quoted odds may have shifted. This is perfectly normal in the online betting world.

Can I use bonuses to back your goal tips?

Yes. In fact, if you are able to join any of the bookmakers that we recommend as a new customer, you can usually make use of several free bets to back our goal tips. Alternatively, you can get these offers as an existing customer for select events.

Looking to bet on other markets apart from Total goals? Check out our full list of predictions for tomorrow's football games. last update : October 2024