Over/Under bets are very popular with the public as they allow you to minimize your losses. However, the principle can be a bit confusing for you if it's not really explained to you. That's what we're going to focus on in this article.

Principle of Over/Under betting

In English, Over means "more than" and Under means "less than". In other words, betting on "Over/Under" means that you have to bet for the event: "the score is more than 2" for example or "the number of passes is less than 5" for example. The reference value is usually set by the bookmaker. The Over/Under bet may not concern the whole game but only a half or just a quarter of an hour in the game.

Let's say you bet for the "score is Under 2" event; this means that you win for scores of 0-0, 0-1, or 1-0. If, on the other hand, you bet for the "Over 2" event, you only win for scores above 2. If at the end of the event-targeted game, the score is 0-2 or 1-1- or 2-0, you win nothing. You are refunded your bet.

Over/Under betting is profitable for relatively close games with low potential scores. Therefore, soccer is the sport of choice for Over/Under betting. Basketball or volleyball games can easily reach scores over 100, so they are more difficult to guess.

The Over/Under bet has the advantage of limiting your losses. This is because, unlike the traditional bet, you are not betting on the exact score.

Many times, the statement of an Over/Under bet goes like this:

- If there are more than 3.5 goals, the odds are X
- If there are less than 3.5 goals the odds are Y

In the first case, it means you win for a number of goals of 4 or more. In the second case, you win for 3, 2, 1 or 0 goals. 3.5 is called "cut".

The choice of odds is very important in this type of betting. In some places, the Over/Under betting odds can be especially low. These can be relatively higher in live betting. But don't forget that it's the field that rules. You act according to the matches.

Some tips for successful Over/Under betting

There are certain parameters to evaluate before making your Over/Under bet. Here are some of the main ones.

The Weather

It plays an important role in sports, at least for all those that are practiced outdoors. So outside of tennis and indoor basketball, this variable is something to consider for all other sports. When the weather conditions are extreme, there are usually fewer goals scored. So be rational when placing your Over/Under bet.

The importance of the game

The motivation of a team is very important for them to win. This motivation is more pronounced depending on what is at stake. Therefore, it is often necessary to take a look at the game schedule, past games and especially, upcoming games for the teams.

Factor in absentees

When a team is not at full strength or has some of its players injured, it can have an effect on its performance, especially if the absent player is of great importance to the team. So the Over bet could be considered when the absentees are defensive stalwarts. On the other hand, if they are scorers, an Under bet could be considered.

Go to statistics

The study of probability is intimately tied to statistical analysis. You need to go to sports stats sites to see the sports history of both teams, their strengths, the number of goals conceded, the number of times they have ever gone "Under 2.5" for example,etc.

The cover bet method

Suppose you are betting for an "Over 2.5" side at 1.8. The "score is 2" event is side 4. With a bet of 20 euros, you decide to bet 5 euros for the cover event and 15 euros for the Over 2,5.

For a score less than or equal to 1, you lose your bet. For a score of 2, you get your 20 euros back. For a score of 3 or more, you win 27 euros, which makes a profit of 7 euros. This method allows you to limit your losses on the Over/Under bet.