💡 Which Bookmakers Allow under 2.5 Goal Accumulators?

Nearly all online bookmakers will allow wagers on a goals market and include the facility for you to create an accumulator from those you have picked. If you select events that include extremely long odds, you may find that you need a specific price from the bookmakers.

💡 What Other Types of Accumulators are there?

There are many other types of acca, such as a patent, trixie, heinz or lucky 15 bet. These bets are a more complicated form of an accumulator bet that we have discussed here, but can be used in an under 2.5 goals market.

💡 Do Goals in a Penalty Shootout Count?

Definitely not, most goal markets will only settle within the 90 minutes. You may find some sites that will include extra time goals as part of a special bet, but due to the high likelihood of goals in a penalty shootout, these will never be counted.

💡 How can a Team score half a goal?

Do not overthink it, a goal that is disallowed for offside or a shot that bounces off the line will not be counted as half a goal by the bookmakers!! The only reason that the bet is placed at 0.5 goals is due to the fact that it is impossible to score, and this excludes a market where both the over and under result could be an outcome.

💡 Do Own Goals Count?

Yes, an own goal will count as a goal scored by the appropriate team towards any bet in a goals market at every sportsbook.

Accumulator Under 2.5 Goals – Tips & Predictions

By Saul Mumford | Last update at 22 August, 2025⏲️ Reading time: 6 minutes

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In this article we will discuss how to place an accumulator under 2.5 goals bets. We will discuss exactly what an under 2.5 goal bet is, how to make one online and include some pros and cons of gambling in this way. We also have our experts' tips pages highlighted in the tab within the article which will help you access top football tips for both accumulator bets, under 2.5 goal bets, and plenty of other sporting events to hopefully give your online gambling a boost. We will also answer a few FAQ’s for you.

What is an Under 2.5 goals bet?

In simple terms, this is a bet on there being two goals or less during a football match. Which team scores is not important, but combined between both sides, there must be less than three goals before the full time whistle is blown. If the game has three or more goals scored by both teams the bet would be settled as a losing bet. Obviously there can not be half a goal scored in a game (offside goals do not count as a half!) so the wager uses the 0.5 to create a market that is workable. This is because if it were over or under two goals, and exactly two goals were scored, neither bet would count as a winner. The 0.5 is added to avoid that possibility.

It is worth pointing out at this stage that this market is nearly always only based on the 90-minute market (plus injury time). It will not include any overtime/extra time and will never include penalties!

What is an Accumulator Under 2.5 goals bet?

So now we know what a bet on under 2.5 goals is, we need to know what an accumulator bet is. An accumulator in gambling terms means correctly predicting a series of results. This can be as few as just two outcomes and up to 20 or more if you want to really go for it! In terms of an accumulator under 2.5 goals bet, this is called that because you will only pick under 2.5 goals as the outcome for each leg of the accumulator. If you pick under 2.5 goals for each selection and this happens in every match, then you will win your bet.

Manchester City vs Birmingham City- under 2.5 Goals - Yes

Liverpool vs Burnley under 2.5 Goals - Yes

Real Madrid vs Steaua Bucharest- under 2.5 Goals - Yes

Your accumulator draw bet will win if all three of these games finish with under 2.5 Goals being scored.

How are Odds Calculated?

Odds are added per selection - let’s use the stake as 1

Manchester City vs Birmingham City- under 2.5 Goals 2/1

Liverpool vs Burnley- under 2.5 Goals 5/1

Real Madrid vs Steaua Bucharest - under 2.5 Goals 9/1.

So the final odds on a draw accumulator where all three selections win will actually be classed as 179/1.

Initial bet: 1 x 2/1 = 3 (1 stake + 2 winnings)
Second bet: 3 x 5/1 = 18
Third bet: 18 x 9/1 = 180 (1 stake + 179 Winnings).

Pros and Cons of Acca under 2.5 goals bets

Under 2.5 goals as an acca leaves you with both pros and cons. Pros include the fact a large number of games have under 3 goals scored in them so they can feel easy to predict. Also the match result is not dependent on your bet being successful so you can effectively cheer on a goal without needing a certain team to score. It is an easy bet to place and understand and with low stakes you could gain high returns if your accumulator is successful. The downside to this is the added risk you will incur as you add more legs and more things can potentially go wrong.

Pluses

Good probability of under 2.5 goals in many matches
Higher returns than with single bets
Potentially very high returns from small stakes
Gives you something to cheer on

Minuses

Need all selections to be correct to win
The extended risk the more legs you add

Conclusion

Betting on goal markets is a really fun way to bet on football as it means you can simply cheer on the number of goals scored in a game rather than worrying about a particular result. With the under 2.5 goal market, this creates a decent bit of excitement and probability, as under 3 goals often occur in top league matches. When you combine games into a multiple accumulator, you can quickly increase the potential returns. Check player and team form before placing your bets and stick to the leagues and teams that you follow. Keep your stakes low initially and remember to gamble responsibly and within your own personal bankroll limits, only using money that you can afford to lose. Gambling should be a fun pastime and never be the difference between you affording to eat or pay your expenses.

FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions

💡 Which Bookmakers Allow under 2.5 Goal Accumulators?
Nearly all online bookmakers will allow wagers on a goals market and include the facility for you to create an accumulator from those you have picked. If you select events that include extremely long odds, you may find that you need a specific price from the bookmakers.
💡 What Other Types of Accumulators are there?
There are many other types of acca, such as a patent, trixie, heinz or lucky 15 bet. These bets are a more complicated form of an accumulator bet that we have discussed here, but can be used in an under 2.5 goals market.
💡 Do Goals in a Penalty Shootout Count?
Definitely not, most goal markets will only settle within the 90 minutes. You may find some sites that will include extra time goals as part of a special bet, but due to the high likelihood of goals in a penalty shootout, these will never be counted.
💡 How can a Team score half a goal?
Do not overthink it, a goal that is disallowed for offside or a shot that bounces off the line will not be counted as half a goal by the bookmakers!! The only reason that the bet is placed at 0.5 goals is due to the fact that it is impossible to score, and this excludes a market where both the over and under result could be an outcome.
💡 Do Own Goals Count?
Yes, an own goal will count as a goal scored by the appropriate team towards any bet in a goals market at every sportsbook.