How under/over betting works
Are you unsure about the term "betting over/under"? Is it the same as "betting total"? Don't worry, we're here to help you provide this comprehensive guide, packed with everything you need to know about the principles of betting over/under.
These types of bets are easy to understand and can be profitable if used wisely. This easy-to-use guide to betting over/under will take you through the meaning of this type of bet and how to bet through SportPesa.
Betting over/under is sometimes known as betting on the total. This is because this type of betting is based on the total points in the game.
When we talk about the total, we refer to the sum of the number of goals in the game. This means the total number goals scored by both teams combined.
So, if Chelsea is playing against Arsenal and Chelsea scores one goal and Arsenal scores two, the total would be three goals (1+2=3).
When placing an over-under bet, you bet on whether the total will be above or below a certain number, which sometimes could be cards or corners in the game.
In this sense, the betting manager sets odds on the company against each possible outcome, and you bet whether the total score will be over or under.
As you can see, totals are set as 5, such as goals, corners, or cards 1.5 or 2.5. Of course, it's impossible to have half a goal, card, or corner; this is to avoid confusion.
When you bet on O/U, you're not betting on a specific score but rather on a range of goals (except if you bet under 0.5, which would mean zero goals). For example, if you bet that the total will be under 2.5, it means the total number of goals would be zero, one, or two.
Conversely, if you bet over 2.5, it means there will be three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and so on goals. If you want to bet on over/under, you can also place bets on halftime scores instead of full-time matches.
SportPesa prides itself on offering an excellent collection of online betting opportunities. They not only believe that their customers should be able to bet on various betting methods but also want to ensure that they provide numerous betting opportunities across many sports in general.
