What “Player Passes (incl. Overtime)” Means
This market focuses on how many successful passes a specific player will complete in a match.
- “Incl. overtime” means the total will include:
- Regular time (90 mins)
- Added time (stoppage time)
- Extra time (if the match goes to extra time)
It does not include penalties (unless stated) because penalty shootouts don’t involve passes.
You’re basically betting on whether a chosen player will complete over or under a set number of passes in the whole match (including extra time).
Example with a Club Team
Let’s use Manchester City vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
Bookmaker offers:
- Rodri total passes (incl. overtime):
- Over 85.5 passes @1.80
- Under 85.5 passes @2.00
Here you are betting on whether Rodri will complete at least 86 passes or more (Over), or 85 or fewer (Under) in the match including overtime if it goes that far.
Rodri is a deep-lying midfielder in a team that dominates possession, so he often racks up very high pass counts.
Scenario 1 (You bet Over 85.5):
- Rodri completes 72 passes in regular time.
- Match goes to extra time, and he completes 20 more passes.
- Total passes = 92 → Your bet wins.
Scenario 2 (You bet Over 85.5):
- Rodri completes 80 passes in regular time.
- Match ends with no extra time.
- Total passes = 80 → Your bet loses.
How This Market Is Settled
- Successful passes only (bookies use data providers like Opta/StatsPerform).
- All passes in open play, free kicks, goal kicks etc. count, as long as the player completes them to a teammate.
- Overtime/extra time counts if specified (“incl. overtime”); if not, only regular time is counted.
- Substitutions matter: if the player is subbed off early, his total will freeze there.
Betting Tips for Player Passes (incl. overtime)
Pick Players Based on Role
- Defensive midfielders (Rodri, Casemiro, Jorginho) and center-backs (Laporte, Stones) complete the most passes.
- Strikers and wingers usually have far fewer passes.
Team Style Matters
- Teams like Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid often dominate possession → high pass numbers.
- Teams that sit back (like Nottingham Forest or Getafe) → lower pass numbers.
Consider the Opponent
- A dominant team vs a weaker opponent: expect high pass counts for defenders and midfielders.
- Even top players get fewer passes vs aggressive pressing teams.
Check Substitution Patterns
- If a player usually gets subbed off at 60–70 minutes, his pass count ceiling is lower.
- Players who play full 90+ minutes give you more security.
Factor in Overtime Possibility
- Cup games (Champions League knockout, FA Cup) can go to extra time → advantage for betting on Overs because of the extra 30 minutes.
Use Stats Before Betting
- Look at past matches (average passes per game) and possession percentages.
- Example: If Rodri averages 95 passes per 90 mins and match likely to go to ET, Over becomes attractive.
Quick Example Bet Slip
Match: Man City vs Real Madrid
- Player: Rodri
- Market: Total Passes (incl. overtime)
- Line: Over 85.5 passes
- Stake: $50 @1.80
- If Rodri completes 90 passes total (including extra time) → Win $90
- If he completes 80 passes → Lose $50
Would you like me to also break down player tackles/interceptions (incl. overtime) in the same style? (That’s another common prop market.)