The bet “1X and Total Under 2.5” is a combined wager that includes two outcomes — the home team to win or draw the match, and the total number of goals to be under 2.5.
How to use the 1X and Total Under 2.5 bet effectively
Before placing a 1X and Total Under 2.5 bet, it’s important to analyze team statistics and playing style.
For example, in the 11th round of the Russian Premier League, CSKA Moscow faced Dynamo Moscow. CSKA was the clear favorite, and bookmakers offered odds of 1.3 on them not losing the match.
In 4 of their last 6 games, CSKA won by a narrow margin of 1–0. Dynamo Moscow, in turn, ended 5 of their last 6 games with low-scoring results such as 1–0, 1–1, or 2–0.
Based on this data, there was a 9-in-12 likelihood that CSKA would either win 1–0 or draw 1–1. Bookmakers agreed, offering odds of 2.09 for the 1X and Total Under 2.5 market.
Possible outcomes
When placing a 1X and Total Under 2.5 bet, there are three possible outcomes:
Win: if the home team wins or draws, and the match ends with a score of 0–0, 1–0, 1–1, or 2–0.
Loss: if the home team loses the match, or if the total number of goals exceeds 2.5 (for example, scores like 2–2, 3–3, or 2–1).
Refund: if the match is canceled or its result is annulled.
