The term “Under 2.5” is a fractional form of the Total Under bet. It is commonly featured in betting lines for team sports such as football (soccer), hockey, futsal, and water polo, where matches often have low-scoring outcomes. The “Under 2.5” market means that during regular time, the teams must score fewer than three goals or points in total for the bet to win. If three or more are scored, the wager loses.
Possible outcomes of “Total Under 2.5”
A bettor placing a “Under 2.5” wager can expect two possible outcomes (using a hockey match as an example):
Win: The bookmaker considers the bet a win if the teams finish regulation time in a draw (0:0 or 1:1) or if one side wins with a minimal score (1:0 or 2:0).
Loss: The bookmaker counts the bet as a loss if the teams participating in the match score a combined total of 3 or more goals.
Refund: Not provided under the terms of the “Total Under 2.5″ wager. However, it is possible if the bookmaker declares the sporting event void.
