What “Away by 2” Means
In football betting, “Away by 2” is a winning margin market. It means you’re betting that the away team will win the match by exactly 2 goals.
- The away team = the team listed second (the visitor).
- By 2 = the difference in goals at full time (90 mins + injury time) must be exactly 2 goals in favour of the away team.
If the away team wins by 1 goal, 3 goals, or more — your bet loses.
If the match ends in a draw or the home team wins — your bet loses.
Example Using Real Teams
Match: Chelsea (Home) vs Arsenal (Away)
If you bet on “Arsenal to win by 2 goals (Away by 2)”, here’s how it would settle:
| Final Score | Arsenal Goal Difference | Bet Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal | +2 for Arsenal | Win |
| Chelsea 1-3 Arsenal | +2 for Arsenal | Win |
| Chelsea 0-3 Arsenal | +3 for Arsenal | Lose |
| Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal | +1 for Arsenal | Lose |
| Draw or Chelsea Win | Arsenal doesn’t win by 2 | Lose |
You only win if Arsenal wins by exactly two goals.
Another Example
Match: Barcelona (Away) vs Real Betis (Home)
- You place a bet on “Barcelona Away by 2”.
- Possible winning scores:
- Real Betis 0–2 Barcelona
- Real Betis 1–3 Barcelona
- Real Betis 2–4 Barcelona
Any other result (Barcelona wins by 1, by 3+, or fails to win) = losing bet.
Betting Tips for “Away by 2”
- Check Away Team Strength:
- This market works best when the away team is strong and regularly wins by 2 goals, e.g., Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG.
- Study Head-to-Head Trends:
- If the away team historically wins by comfortable margins at this venue, it increases your confidence.
- Look at Home Team Form:
- Weak home teams with defensive issues are more likely to lose by 2.
- Consider Motivation:
- Is the away team fighting for the title or top 4? They may go for big wins.
- Check Team News:
- Missing defenders on the home side, or full-strength away attack, make a 2-goal win more likely.
- Odds Are Often High:
- Because it’s a specific margin, the odds for “Away by 2” are usually higher than just “Away Win”.
- Example: Away Win might be 1.70 but “Away by 2” could be 4.50+.
- Safer Alternative (if unsure):
- If you’re not sure about exactly 2 goals, consider Handicap betting (e.g., Away -1) which wins if the away team wins by at least 2 goals.
Quick Tip Table
| Market | Win Condition | Typical Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Away Win | Away team wins (any margin) | Lower |
| Away by 2 | Away team wins exactly by 2 goals | Higher |
| Away -1 (Handicap) | Away team wins by 2+ goals | Medium |
Would you like me to also explain “Away by 3+” (which is slightly different — any win margin of 3 or more)?