Not all football competitions are high-scoring. Some tournaments are notable for their tight defences and low goal averages. Below is a list of leagues where most matches in the 2023/24 season ended with fewer than three total goals. This data can help you find value when betting on these markets.
TOP 50 Leagues with Under 2.5 Goals
| # | League | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ligue 1 | 74% |
| 2 | Primera Nacional | 71% |
| 3 | Superliga | 67% |
| 4 | Ghanaian Premier League | 66% |
| 5 | Kenyan Premier League | 66% |
| 6 | South African Premier League | 66% |
| 7 | Pro League | 65% |
| 8 | Premier Division | 65% |
| 9 | Ligue 1 | 65% |
| 10 | Nigerian Premier League | 64% |
| 11 | First Division | 64% |
| 12 | La Liga 2 | 63% |
| 13 | Serie B | 63% |
| 14 | Liga II | 63% |
| 15 | Elite One | 63% |
| 16 | Primera A | 62% |
| 17 | Superliga | 62% |
| 18 | Primera RFEF | 60% |
| 19 | Super League 2 | 60% |
| 20 | Belarusian Premier League | 60% |
| 21 | GNF 1 | 60% |
| 22 | First League | 60% |
| 23 | Serie C | 59% |
| 24 | 1-Lig | 59% |
| 25 | Ligue 1 | 59% |
| 26 | Pro League | 59% |
| 27 | Second League | 58% |
| 28 | Division Profesional | 58% |
| 29 | Maltese Premier League | 58% |
| 30 | Premier Division | 58% |
| 31 | Kazakh Premier League | 58% |
| 32 | Division 1 | 57% |
| 33 | Primera Division | 57% |
| 34 | Liga 3 | 57% |
| 35 | Division 1 | 57% |
| 36 | Ugandan Premier League | 57% |
| 37 | Prva Liga | 57% |
| 38 | Segunda | 56% |
| 39 | Ukrainian Premier League | 56% |
| 40 | Serie C | 56% |
| 41 | Super League | 56% |
| 42 | A Lyga | 56% |
| 43 | V-League | 55% |
| 44 | Premier League Women | 55% |
| 45 | J3.League | 54% |
| 46 | La Liga | 54% |
| 47 | National | 54% |
| 48 | First League | 54% |
| 49 | Persha Liga | 54% |
| 50 | Israeli Premier League | 54% |
Meaning of Under 2.5 Goals in Betting
Betting on under 2.5 Goals means predicting that the match will be scored less than three times. In most cases, this is the default total market for football matches. If the game ends with one of the following scorelines, your bet wins:
- 0-0
- 1-0
- 2-0
- 1-1
The stake loses if the match has three or more scores, such as 2-1 or 3-0. Wagering on under 2.5 works well in matches featuring solid defensive teams or when key forwards are injured. It also offers flexibility – up to three goals can still secure a win.
