What Does 3+ Match Offsides Mean?
3+ Match Offsides means you are betting that the total number of offsides in the entire match (both teams combined) will be 3 or more.
- If the match has 3 offsides, your bet wins.
- If the match has 4, 5, 6…, your bet still wins.
- If the match has 0, 1, or 2 offsides, your bet loses.
This market counts the combined offsides of both teams, not just one side.
How Offsides Are Counted
- Every time the assistant referee raises the flag for offside = 1 offside.
- VAR-overturned offsides do not count if the referee cancels it.
- Offsides can happen from
- through balls
- counter-attacks
- long passes behind the defence
- high defensive line traps
Using a Team Example (Manchester City vs Tottenham)
Let’s say you are betting on 3+ Match Offsides.
Example 1 — Bet Wins
Match: Manchester City vs Tottenham
Offside occurrences:
- Man City: 2 offsides
- Tottenham: 2 offsides
Total offsides = 4
Since you need at least 3, the bet wins.
Example 2 — Bet Loses
Offside occurrences:
- Man City: 1 offside
- Tottenham: 1 offside
Total = 2 offsides
Since this is below 3, the bet loses.
Example 3 — Minimum Win Scenario
Offside occurrences:
- Man City: 2 offsides
- Tottenham: 1 offside
Total = 3 offsides
This meets the requirement.
Bet wins.
When to Bet on 3+ Match Offsides
This option is good when:
Teams use a high defensive line
Examples: Tottenham (under Postecoglou), Liverpool.
Teams rely on fast wingers and through balls
Through balls create many offside situations.
One team plays counter-attacking football
Counter teams run behind the defence a lot.
Matches between attacking teams
Attacking football usually leads to more offsides.
When to Avoid 3+ Match Offsides
Teams sit deep (low block)
Harder for attackers to get behind defenders.
Slow build-up teams
Less risk-taking, fewer risky through balls.
Matches with low pace or midfield battles
These produce fewer forward runs.
Betting Tips for 3+ Match Offsides
1. Check playing style
- High-line teams = more offsides
- Counter teams = more offsides
2. Look at players
Strikers who frequently run behind defenders cause offsides, for example:
- Darwin Núñez
- Timo Werner
- Haaland
- Son Heung-min
3. Check head-to-head history
Some fixtures consistently produce offsides.
4. Live betting tip
If the first 15–20 minutes show:
- many long balls
- fast counterattacks
- defenders stepping high
→ This is a good sign to bet 3+ offsides.
5. Weather matters sometimes
Good pitch + good visibility = more forward passes → more offsides.
Simple Summary (Layman Understanding)
“3+ Match Offsides” simply means:
You win if both teams together produce 3 or more offsides in the match.
- 3 offsides = Win
- 4, 5, 6… = Win
- 0, 1, 2 offsides = Lose
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