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Definition
Over/under 2.5 goals
Whether the match ends with three or more total goals (over) or two or fewer (under).
Definition
Over 2.5 = three or more goals in total; under 2.5 = two or fewer. The half goal removes ambiguity, so every match lands on exactly one side.
How it is computed
The Poisson model gives every scoreline a probability; over 2.5 is the sum of all lines with three or more total goals — always consistent with the same match's 1X2 numbers.
FAQ
Is a 2-2 draw over 2.5?
Yes — four total goals. Any scoreline from 3-0 upward or 2-1, 1-2, 2-2 counts as over.
What is a typical over 2.5 probability?
Around 50-60% for an average top-league fixture.