In the world of football betting, there is one concept that is often confused. That concept is “over/under.” The difference between these two concepts will be made clear throughout this article. Hopefully, this will help you when placing your bets on the football pitch.
Definitions
In sports betting, over/under is one of the more complex concepts, mainly because it is often used incorrectly. Let’s take a quick look at the two terms and how they should be used:
Over
“Over” is used when referring to the amount of runs that will be scored in a football game. For example, if you bet on Manchester United to score over two goals, you are saying that you believe that they will score more than the two goals that is the over/under. Essentially, you are betting that they will score more than the number listed on the board. Over is also used when referring to the number of goals that will be scored in a cricket or tennis match. In other words, over is often used when you don’t have much confidence in the number that is being played for. For example, if you are backing Arsenal to score two goals in their upcoming match, you would use over because you believe that their offense is somewhat weak due to many injuries.
Under
“Under” is used when referring to the total number of points that will be scored in a football game. Points are awarded for goals and also for preventing goals during the match. For example, if you bet on Manchester United to score fewer than two goals in their upcoming match, you are saying that you believe that they will score at least two goals and will prevent the other team from scoring any.
As with over/under, under/over is also used in cricket and tennis when referring to the total number of runs or points that will be scored in a game. For instance, if you bet on England to score fewer than 150 in their next cricket game, you would use under because you don’t have much confidence in their batsmen.
When Do You Use Over/Under?
Use over/under only when placing bets on games that you expect to be close. For example, if you believe that a certain football team is slightly favored over another team, you might use over/under to make sure that you get your money back if the game is close. Essentially, you are risking less money because you are more certain about the outcome. When placing bets on games that are expected to be won easily, you should avoid using over/under. In fact, you should probably just go with the favorite.
For example, let’s say that you are backing Manchester United to win their upcoming match against Newcastle United. You probably know that Manchester United is a very powerful team and that they will win without any problems. However, let’s say that Newcastle plays some amazing football and manages to frustrate Manchester United, resulting in a tight match. In this situation, you might want to reconsider using over/under because you wouldn’t want to risk losing money if Newcastle outperforms expectations. On the other hand, if you think that Newcastle is a bit weaker than expected and that the game is likely to be over by the time the final whistle is blown, then using over/under might be a good idea because you are sure to make some money if the game ends in a draw.
Special Rules When Using Over/Under
It is important to keep in mind some special rules when using over/under. First off, you must always pick the amount that is on the board. For instance, if the over/under is 9 goals and your selected team scores 10, you lose your bet because the over/under was not met. This also applies to low totals such as under 2.0 or 4.0.
You should always select the team with the best overall record in the league. For instance, if you are backing Liverpool to score fewer than 2.0 goals in their upcoming match against Stoke City, you know that they will score at least 2.0 goals, so you would put your money on Liverpool. The same logic applies to betting on a tie or a narrow win. In general, if you are backing a team with a poor record, it is not a good idea to use over/under. This is mostly because you are increasing the chances of losing money. Last but not least, you should avoid using over/under if any of the competing teams are in the same division or if they are from the same country. This is mainly because betting on sports from your own country is usually legal and it is simple for you to find the relevant statistics. However, if you are from another country, you might be risking your own money and you should therefore avoid betting on foreign sports.
One of the biggest mistakes that new sports bettors make is confusing over and under. Make sure that you always use the proper terminology and, above all, that you pick the amount that is on the board. It’s also a good idea to avoid using over/under if you aren’t sure about the outcome of a game, especially if the other team is from another country. On the other hand, if you think that your team is the superior one, then using over/under might be a good idea because you are certain to win money if the game ends in a draw. Finally, make sure that you use the proper terminology when referring to over/under. When in doubt, leave the terminology to the professionals and pick the amount that is on the board. With that, we will conclude this article. We hope that this article will help you with your football betting and that you will learn something new. Good luck out there.