What “2 Excluded Number of Goals” Means
This is a specialist goals market where you’re betting that the total number of goals scored in the match will NOT equal 2.
- If the match ends with exactly 2 goals (1–1, 2–0, 0–2) → you lose your bet.
- If the match ends with any number of goals other than 2 (0,1,3,4,5…) → you win your bet.
So, you are basically excluding a single number of goals from the total goals market.
Example with a Team
Let’s say the match is Chelsea vs. Brentford.
You bet on “Excluded Number of Goals: 2”.
- Score 0–0 (0 goals): Win (because total goals ≠ 2)
- Score 1–0 (1 goal): Win
- Score 2–0 (2 goals): Lose (because total goals = 2)
- Score 1–1 (2 goals): Lose
- Score 3–0 (3 goals): Win
- Score 2–2 (4 goals): Win
Basically, you’re only losing if the match produces exactly 2 goals.
Why People Use This Market
- It gives you bigger odds than traditional Over/Under markets because you’re betting against one very specific outcome.
- Useful if you think the match will be tight but not exactly 2 goals, or very high scoring/very low scoring.
How It Differs from “Over/Under”
- Over 1.5 goals = Win if 2+ goals are scored.
- Under 2.5 goals = Win if 2 goals or fewer are scored.
- Excluded 2 goals = Win if the total goals ≠ 2 exactly.
It’s a kind of “insurance” if you think the game will not land on a specific score total.
Betting Tips
- Check Team Form & Head-to-Head:
- If both teams usually score once each (many 1–1s), this market is risky.
- If teams often produce big wins or 0–0 draws, it’s more attractive.
- Use it in High/Low Scoring Leagues:
- In leagues like the Bundesliga where many games go over 3 goals, “Exclude 2 goals” is safer.
- In leagues with defensive styles (like Serie A), be cautious.
- Live Betting Advantage:
- If an early goal is scored in the first 15 minutes, the chance of exactly 2 goals becomes lower, so odds shift. That’s a good time to enter.
- Combine with Other Markets:
- Some bettors combine “Exclude 2 goals” with Over 2.5 or Under 1.5 to hedge risk.
Quick Recap Table
| Total Goals in Match | Result if “Excluded 2 Goals” Selected |
|---|---|
| 0 goals | Win |
| 1 goal | Win |
| 2 goals | Lose |
| 3 goals | Win |
| 4+ goals | Win |
Would you like me to also explain “Excluded 1 goal” and “Excluded 3 goals” (these are common too) so you see how to use them together?