In esports sport betting, the term “Second Map / Match” refers to wagers placed specifically on the outcome of the second map (or game) within a match series. Here’s a breakdown:
Second Map / Match – What It Means
- “Second Map”: Betting on the result of the second individual map or game in a multi-map series (e.g., a Best of 3 or Best of 5).
- “Match”: Sometimes used interchangeably in this context, but usually refers to the entire series. In this specific market, “Second Map / Match” focuses only on the second game of the series.
What You Can Bet On
Here are common bet types within Second Map / Match betting:
| Bet Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Second Map Winner | Bet on which team will win Map 2. |
| Second Map Handicap | Apply a kill/round/game advantage to one team (e.g. Team A -2.5 rounds). |
| Second Map Total Rounds | Over/Under the number of rounds in Map 2 (e.g. Over 26.5 rounds in CS:GO). |
| Second Map First Blood | Bet on which team gets the first kill in Map 2 (common in LoL, Dota 2). |
| Second Map First to X Kills | Which team reaches a certain number of kills first (e.g. 10 kills). |
| Second Map Correct Score | Predict the exact score of the second map (e.g. 13-8 in VALORANT). |
Popular Games This Applies To
- CS:GO / CS2
- VALORANT
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Call of Duty
- Rainbow Six Siege
Example
In a Best of 3 VALORANT match between Team A and Team B:
You place a bet on Team B to win Map 2.
Even if Team A wins the series, your bet is a win if Team B takes Map 2.
Would you like examples for a specific game or format (like Best of 5)?