Alright — let’s break down “2 Excluded Number of Goals” in football betting step-by-step, with examples and charts so it sticks.
1. What It Means
In “2 Excluded Number of Goals” betting, you are betting on the total number of goals scored in the match NOT being exactly 2.
- If the total goals = 2 → Bet loses
- If the total goals is any other number → Bet wins
It doesn’t matter who scores the goals — only the combined match total counts.
2. Example Outcomes
Let’s imagine a match between Chelsea vs Arsenal.
| Final Score | Total Goals | Result for “2 Excluded” |
|---|---|---|
| 0–0 | 0 | Win |
| 1–0 | 1 | Win |
| 1–1 | 2 | Lose |
| 2–0 | 2 | Lose |
| 2–1 | 3 | Win |
| 3–2 | 5 | Win |
| 4–4 | 8 | Win |
3. Key Betting Notes
- This market is usually offered in 90 minutes + stoppage time (extra time/penalties not counted unless stated).
- It’s similar to Over/Under, but here you’re excluding one specific number from winning possibilities.
- Odds can be higher than Over/Under markets because it’s a more precise condition.
4. Chart to Visualise “2 Excluded”
| Total Goals in Match | Bet Result |
|---|---|
| 0 | Win |
| 1 | Win |
| 2 | Lose |
| 3 | Win |
| 4 | Win |
| 5 | Win |
| 6+ | Win |
5. Quick Betting Tips
- Avoid this bet in matches likely to end low-scoring and balanced (e.g., 1–1 is common).
- Good for high-scoring games — derbies or mismatched teams where 3+ goals are expected.
- Check historical head-to-heads — if they often end 1–1 or 2–0, it’s risky.
- Can be combined with double chance or both teams to score for strategy.
If you like, I can make a color-coded visual chart for “2 Excluded” that makes the win/lose outcomes pop at a glance. That way, it’s even easier to remember.