Winning Margin by 2 Betting Explained: A Detailed Guide

A winning margin by 2 (aka “to win by” bet) wager is when you predict a team will win the game by a 2-goal/points difference.

For example, if you bet on Brighton to win by 2 goals, they need to win (2-0, 3-1, etc.). If they draw, lose, or win by any other margin, you lose the bet.

Winning Margin by 2 at Bet365

Note: This type of bet is particularly popular in sports like football and hockey, and less common in basketball, volleyball, handball, and tennis.

How Does a Winning Margin by 2 Bet Work?

As we said, when you place a winning margin bet by 2, you’re predicting that a team (home or away) will win by two goals or points.

For example, if you wager on the home team to win by 2 goals:

• If the home team wins 2-0, 3-1, or 4-2, your bet wins.
• If the home team draws, loses, or wins by any other margin (e.g., 3-0 or 4-1), your bet loses.

Essentially, this bet is a middle ground between a handicap and a correct score bet. Imagine you’re confident that a team will win, but you believe the margin will be slim — exactly 2 goals. Betting on large handicaps feels risky, and predicting the exact score can be challenging. The odds for a full match victory might be low, so a winning margin bet by 2 offers a balanced alternative.

Popular Types of Winning Margin by 2 Bets in Football

Winning margin bets are straightforward. They come in two main types: 

• Betting on a Specific Team to Win by 2 Goals: You predict that a particular team will win by 2 goals.
• Wagering on Any Team to Win by 2 Goals: You bet on whether any team in the match will win by 2 goals.

For the latter, you simply choose “yes” or “no,” without specifying the exact winner. Here’s a glimpse of how it looks at 1xBet:

Example: How Does a Specific Team to Win by 2 Goals Bet Work?

Imagine you’re placing a winning margin by 2 bet on Spaniards with odds of 7.00, staking $100 in an upcoming match between national teams. Here’s how it plays out:

If Spain triumphs with a two-goal margin (e.g., 2-0, 3-1, or 4-2), your payout will be $700 ($100 x 7.00). Your net profit would be $600 ($700 – $100). For any other result, the money goes to the bookmaker.

However, if the match ends in a draw, a loss for Spain, or a different winning margin (e.g., 1-0 or 3-0), your bet is unsuccessful.