What “Away Team Total Bookings” Means
This market is about predicting the total number of bookings (yellow/red cards) that the away team will receive in a match.
- Bookings = Yellow cards + Red cards (sometimes red counts double in “booking points” markets — see below).
- You’re only focusing on the away team, not both sides combined.
Some bookies offer this in:
- Booking Points (e.g., 10 pts for a yellow, 25 pts for a red).
- Number of Cards (e.g., Over 2.5 Cards for the away team).
How It Works with a Player Involved
Although the market is about the team, the behavior of certain players (especially defenders and midfield enforcers) can heavily influence the number of bookings.
Example:
- Manchester United (Away) at Liverpool.
- Bookmaker offers: “Away Team Total Bookings Over 2.5 cards @ 1.80.”
Here, you’re predicting United will collect 3 or more yellow cards.
You’d look at key players:
- Casemiro (midfielder): Known for tactical fouls.
- Lisandro Martínez (defender): Aggressive tackling.
If these players start, United are more likely to pick up cards — making the “Over” bet stronger.
Example Scenarios
Example 1 – Number of Cards
- Match: Chelsea (Home) vs Arsenal (Away).
- Market: Arsenal Away Total Cards Over 2.5.
- Arsenal have:
- Granit Xhaka (prone to fouls)
- William Saliba (last-ditch tackles)
Final outcome: Arsenal get 3 yellow cards. Bet wins.
Example 2 – Booking Points
- Tottenham (Home) vs Newcastle (Away).
- Market: Newcastle Away Team Booking Points Over 30.5.
- Yellow = 10 points, Red = 25 points.
If Newcastle receive:
- 2 yellows (20 pts) + 1 red (25 pts) = 45 points total. Bet wins.
Betting Tips
Do:
- Check Referee Stats
Some referees give far more cards. A ref averaging 5+ cards per match increases chances. - Study Team Discipline
Away teams under pressure typically commit more fouls. Aggressive defenders or holding midfielders = more cards. - Check Match Importance
Derbies, relegation battles, or cup ties often mean more aggressive play. - Lineups Matter
If the usual “foul-makers” are benched or suspended, your Over bet might be weaker.
Avoid:
- Betting “Over” in low-stakes friendlies — teams often play calmer.
- Betting “Under” without checking the referee or lineup first.
Quick Checklist Before Betting
| Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Referee’s card average | High card ref = stronger Over bet |
| Away team’s style | Defensive / pressing teams get more cards |
| Individual players | Aggressive tacklers, enforcers influence card count |
| Match intensity | Derbies, relegation fights, late-season games = more cards |
Pro Tip:
Combine this market with “Player To Be Booked” markets. For example, if you know Casemiro or Rodri is likely to get a yellow, you can bet both:
- “Away Team Total Cards Over 2.5”
- “Casemiro To Be Booked”
This creates a value combo when the matchup is heated.
Would you like me to also explain how “Away Team Total Bookings” differs from “Booking Points – Over/Under”(the two are related but not identical)?