What Does 3 – W2 Mean?

3 – W2 means you are betting that the Away Team (W2) will be the first to reach 3 goals in the match.

“3” = the goal target
“W2” = Away team will be the one to reach that target first

So your bet wins if the away team scores 3 goals before the home team does.

How the Market Works (Same Format as Race To N Goals)

Bet	Meaning
3 – W1	Home team to reach 3 goals first
3 – W2	Away team to reach 3 goals first
3 – None	No team reaches 3 goals

For this explanation, we focus on 3 – W2.

Detailed Team-Based Explanation (Using Manchester City vs Arsenal Example)

Match Example: Manchester City (Home) vs Arsenal (Away)

Your bet: 3 – W2 → Arsenal to reach 3 goals first

This means you are predicting:

Arsenal will score 3 goals
Manchester City will NOT reach 3 goals before Arsenal
Arsenal can win 3–0, 3–1, 3–2…
Even if Man City already scored 1 or 2 goals, you still win if Arsenal is the first to hit 3 goals

You lose if:

Man City scores 3 goals before Arsenal
Neither team reaches 3 goals (0–0, 1–1, 2–1, 2–2, etc.)

Full Match Examples (Explained)

Example 1 — Bet WINS

Scoreline: Man City 1–3 Arsenal

Arsenal hits 3 goals first
Bet wins

Example 2 — Bet WINS

Scoreline: Man City 2–4 Arsenal

Arsenal reached 3 goals before City
Even if they later score more goals, the condition is already met
Bet wins

Example 3 — Bet LOSES

Scoreline: Man City 3–2 Arsenal

Man City reached 3 goals first
Bet loses

Example 4 — Bet LOSES

Scoreline: 2–2

No team reached 3 goals
3 – W2 loses (but 3 – None would win)

Example 5 — Bet LOSES

Scoreline: 0–0

No team reached 3
3 – W2 loses

When 3 – W2 is a Smart Bet

You should consider 3 – W2 when:

The Away Team scores many goals

Teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern, PSG often score multiple away goals.

The Match is Expected to Be High-Scoring

If both teams’ last 5 matches show many goals (e.g. 3–2, 4–3, 3–1), this market is ideal.

Away Team Has Sharp Attack and Fast Wingers

Counter-attacking teams are perfect for this market.

Home Team Has Weak Defence

If the home team regularly concedes 2+ goals at home.

Betting Tips for 3 – W2

1. Check the Away Team’s Goal Stats

Average away goals
How many times they score first
Striker form (e.g. Salah, Mbappé, Kane)

2. Avoid Defensive Fixtures

If both teams are defensive (0–0, 1–1 type), don’t choose this market.

3. Look for Matches with Wide Open Play

Teams that play attacking football increase chances of reaching 3 goals.

4. Live Betting Trick

If Arsenal concedes early and goes down 1–0 but still plays strong, the odds for 3 – W2 become big.
This is a good value moment.

5. Research Head-to-Head

Some away teams always score many goals against certain opponents.

Summary

3 – W2 = Away team to reach 3 goals first.

You win when:

Away team hits 3 goals
Before the home team
Anytime during the 90 minutes