The term “Under 2” is a classic example of a Total Under bet. It is regularly featured by bookmakers in the main betting lines for sports such as football (soccer), hockey, water polo, and futsal. Bookmakers may also include the “Under 2” market in additional lines for draughts and chess tournaments held under the Olympic system. This bet means that the participants in the match must score no more than one goal or point in total for the wager to win. If exactly two are scored, the stake is refunded, while three or more result in a loss.
Possible outcomes of “Total Under 2”
A player who places a “Total Under 2” bet can expect the following three outcomes (using a water polo match as an example):
Win: The bookmaker considers the bet a win if the match ends in a draw with a score of 0:0 or with a victory of one side with a score of 1:0.
Loss: Occurs if the teams score a combined total of 3 or more goals during the match.
Refund: The bookmaker refunds the bettor’s stake if exactly 2 goals are scored in the match (possible scores: 2:0, 0:2, 1:1).
