The bet “Team 1 and Total Over 2.5” is a double outcome wager that combines two results — a win for the home team and more than 2.5 total goals scored in the match.
Where and how does this bet work?
This bet is most commonly found in football.
When is it best to play the “Team 1 and Total Over 2.5” bet?
The “Team 1 and Total Over 2.5” bet is a great option for matches without a clear favorite.
For example, in Round 1 of the Portuguese Championship, Moreirense faced Boavista. In the last five matches involving Moreirense, more than 2.5 goals were scored in two, while in Boavista’s last five games, this happened in three. Bookmakers did not identify a clear favorite, although Moreirense had slightly better odds — 2.57 vs. 2.925. The coefficient for the “Team 1 and Total Over 2.5” bet was 4.6. Statistically, there was a 50% probability that both teams would combine for more than 2.5 goals.
Possible outcomes
When placing the “Team 1 and Total Over 2.5” bet, the bettor can expect several possible outcomes:
Win: if the home team wins and more than 2.5 goals are scored in the match — for example, 2:1, 3:0, 3:1, etc.
Loss: if the away team wins, the match ends in a draw, or the home team wins with a score of 1:0 or 2:0.
Refund: if the match is canceled or its result is annulled.
