Under 3.5 Goals betting means predicting that there would be less than four goals scored at the end of a match. It is one of the most popular markets in football betting. Under 3.5 goals is the direct opposite of Over 3.5 Goals bets, which involves betting that the there will be at least four goals at the end of a match.
Like other Over/Under goals market, Under 3.5 betting predicting the winner of the match or the outcome based on 1X2 predictions. As long as the match produces less than 4 goals in total at full time, as predicted, you will win.
Under 3.5 tips today & tomorrow
Chelsea vs Leicester 19.05.2022
Chelsea are coming from a disappointing loss to Liverpool in the FA Cup final. The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw after extra time. Leicester recorded a huge 5-1 win over relegated Watford in their last match. As the season draws to a close, they have little to play for in 9th position. Chelsea’s ... More
Boca Juniors vs Corinthians 18.05.2022
The Copa Libertodores gets underway when Boca Juniors welcomes the Brazilians Corinthians on Wednesday. Boca Juniors have had a good form in the Argentine League, winning 5 of their last 5 matches. Boca have avoided defeat in their last home matches with the Brazilians. On the other hand, Corinthians have had a fairly great form ... More
Valencia vs Real Betis 10.05.2022
The intriguing ties of La Liga football continue on Tuesday with Valencia hosting Real Betis at Estadio de Mestalla. This Jose Bordalas side has not won in six league games and will go into this encounter after a goalless draw at Athletico Bilbao over the weekend. The Los Che will hope to navigate a win ... More
Real Betis vs Barcelona 07.05.2022
Saturday Laliga fixtures will witness Real Betis host Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin in week 35. Real Betis stumbled on their chances of playing European Champions League after being held to a 1-1 draw at Getafe in their last fixture. However they can be determined to hold on to their fifth place if they can ... More
Villarreal vs Liverpool 03.05.2022
Liverpool did themselves a favour ahead of the second leg semi-final fixture against Villareal at the El Madrigal. The Reds took the tie by the scruff of the neck with a 2-0 victory to put their noses in front. Despite the seeming mountain to climb for the Yellow Submarines, the English side have to be ... More
AC Milan vs Fiorentina 01.05.2022
In continuation of their quest for a first league title since 2011, AC Milan will be gunning for all 3 points in this home tie against Fiorentina. With Inter’s loss at Bologna last time out, AC have the opportunity to increase their lead on the log to gradually put the title chase out of Milan’s ... More
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Under 3.5 Goals explained
Placing your bet on Under 3.5 goals means you are expecting that there will be 3 goals or less scored in the match. Basically, if the game ends 0-0, 1-0, 1-1, 2-0, 2-1 and 3-0, you have won your bet.
In contrast, a bet on Over 3.5 goals implies that there must be 4 or more goals scored at the end of the match. This applies to score lines such as 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, etc.
Betting on Under 3.5 goals is a common selection when it comes to predicting the total number of goals that will be scored at the end of a game. It offers reasonable odds and more realistic chances of winning. It can be considered as a very safe bet because it offers too many possible goal scoring outcomes for a bet to be won.
Apart from betting on the total number of goals at full time, other possible ways of winning with bigger odds include betting on the goals that would be scored at the end of each half. In this case, you can bet on total goals at the end of first half being less than 4 or predict that the second half would produce less than 4 goals. Also, you can bet on the total goals that would be scored by the home team and the away team at full time. This means you are predicting that at the end of the match the home or the away team would score less than 4 goals.
Although, Under 3.5 bet offers lower odds compared to over 3.5, placing a combined bet can increase winnings. Over/Under bets can be combined as follows;
Home/draw and under 3.5, home or away and under 3.5, etc.
Under 3.5 Goals betting tips
If you want to bet on Under 3.5 goals, there are certain factors to consider so as to boost your chances of winning your bet. Check out more Football predictions on our overview
Team form and style of play
Some teams go on a poor run of form during which they do not score lots of goals. In some cases, some teams have adopted a conservative and pragmatic style of football which means they play a defensive pattern of football. This style makes it almost impossible to score or concede too many goals. Also, there are teams that prefer winning a match with a slim margin rather than scoring too many goals. A match between Chelsea and Brighton for example is more likely to produce under 3.5 goals than a game between Bayern Munich and RB Salzburg.
Head-to-head games
A quick look at historical statistics and head-to-head facts will provide a good insight into the kind of teams that are likely to score less than 4 goals in a match. There are head-to-head stats that provide in-depth information about teams that usually score fewer goals regardless of the full time result. Apart from being traditionally defensive, there are teams that adopt a defensive tactic based on what is at stake in a particular match. Games like these are often decided by 2-0, 1-0, 0-0 or 1-1 score line, all of which are examples of under 3.5 goals.
Player absence/line-up
The number of goals that will be scored in a match can sometimes be determined by the availability of some players for the game. There are teams that depend on certain forwards or midfielders for creativity, creation of chances and scoring of goals. The absence of some players through suspension or injuries will make it hard for such teams to score plenty goals. It is therefore important to look at the probable/actual lineup before placing your over/under 3.5 bets.
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