Under 1.5 Bookings Explained
In football betting, the Over/Under bookings market relates to the number of yellow and red cards (bookings) in a match.
- Under 1.5 bookings means that fewer than 2 bookings (yellow or red cards) must occur in the match for the bet to win.
- If 2 or more bookings happen, your bet loses.
Important: Bookings are counted for both teams combined, unless you are betting on a specific team’s bookings.
How It Works – Example with a Team
Let’s take Manchester City as an example:
- Suppose Manchester City is playing Brighton.
- You bet Under 1.5 bookings for Manchester City.
- For your bet to win:
- The team must receive 0 or 1 card during the match.
- If Manchester City gets 2 or more cards, the bet loses.
Scenario Examples:
- 0 cards for Manchester City – Bet wins
- 1 card for Manchester City – Bet wins
- 2 cards for Manchester City – Bet loses
Factors to Consider
When betting on Under 1.5 bookings, consider:
- Team Discipline
- Teams like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Manchester City usually play clean, disciplined football → higher chance of Under 1.5.
- Opponent Style
- Aggressive teams (high pressing, lots of tackles) → more bookings, riskier for Under 1.5.
- Referee
- Some referees give more cards than others. Check historical data.
- Match Importance
- High-stakes matches (derbies, cup finals) → more fouls and cards.
Betting Tips for Under 1.5 Bookings
- Choose disciplined teams
- Look at team stats: average cards per game.
- Avoid high-tension games
- Rivalries and knockout stages usually have more cards.
- Check the referee’s stats
- Some referees are known for handing out more cards.
- Avoid betting late in the match if one team is losing badly
- Frustration can lead to more fouls and cards.
Example Betting Strategy
- Match: Manchester City vs. Brighton
- Bet: Under 1.5 bookings for Manchester City
- Reasoning:
- Manchester City averages 0.8 cards per game.
- Brighton is a non-aggressive team.
- Referee averages 2.5 cards per match.
- Outcome: Your bet has a high chance of winning because Manchester City is likely to receive fewer than 2 cards.
Summary:
Under 1.5 bookings is a low-risk bet if you choose disciplined teams, low-card opponents, and friendly referees. Use team and referee statistics to improve your accuracy.
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