In the world of sports betting, 2-Up offers are the most popular because they allow early completion of selections if certain conditions are met. Here, we’ll discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about 2-Up offers.

What does 2-Up mean in betting?

2-Up is a popular matched betting offer where the bookmaker pays out early if you back the winning team to finish 2 goals ahead of the other team. It is sometimes called an early payment offer.

Note: Leading by 2 consecutive goals. So if the score is 1-1, your team needs to go 3-1 to get the 2-Up payout because it needs to be 2 goals ahead and they need to go one after the other.

Which bookmakers offer the 2-Up service?

The main bookmakers offering 2-Up are Bet365, Sky Bet and Paddy Power.

Please note that both Bet365 and Sky Bet have special markers for 2-Up, so be sure to place your bet on these markers to qualify.

How do I choose a team to support?

Your best bet is to find high-profile matches and qualifying teams with lower losing rates.

What type of odds should I choose?

Ideally don’t pick odds below 1.7 as anything below that won’t be of much value. You need a lot of shares to make this worthwhile. The sweet spot is between 1.7 and 3.

Higher odds are very profitable, but teams with higher odds don’t usually get 2-Up wins. If they do, they can be very profitable.

How many times should I do the 2-Up?

Like any offer, don’t knock it. Bookmakers that offer 2-Up are valuable accounts, so you don’t want to lose them too quickly. The best time to do 2-Ups is usually on the weekends, as this is when the most high-profile games are played. This will mean better options and it will also mean you are more likely to look like a punter. Make sure not to do more than 2-3 operations with any given bookmaker at one time.

What types of qualified losses should I accept?

The key is that lower is better. Ideally, the match rate should be no less than 97%. If you can find something closer, even better, but try to keep your losses low because it can really add up if you don’t get a lot of 2-Ups or full turnovers in a while.

Therefore, for a principal of £100, we do not want the QL to exceed £3.

What bet should I place?

If you have a new account, I recommend building up your stakes and betting patterns slowly and steadily. Start with low stakes, high-profile leagues and smaller bets, then slowly expand. If you start with a price of £10 and then increase it to £200 next time, you will stand out.

Can I cover both teams?

You can, as long as the odds and QL are valid and you use a different bookmaker. Never bet with the same bookmaker.

What are the strategies?

There are many things to consider when creating a 2-Up matched betting strategy, both in terms of how much you bet and what you bet. Let’s look at some of the aspects to consider when betting with 2-Up.

• Place realistic bets – If you place larger bets on these types of offers, your account may be flagged by the bookmaker, meaning you could be targeted for being ripped out. If your account is compromised, you will not be able to take advantage of the 2-Up offer. By keeping your risks low, you’ll blend in more effectively.
• Betting on popular sports events – By betting on popular sports events such as football, you can ensure you take full advantage of the 2-Up offers available. There are fewer opportunities to offer 2-Up offers when betting on less popular sports, as these types of offers are most common in the more popular sports.

If you are interested in the 2-Up discount strategy, we have a video detailing the 2-Up strategy.

How do I choose a strategy?

Choose the strategy that you are most comfortable with and that suits your bankroll. If you choose a value betting strategy and stick with it no matter what, the expected value over time will be the same for all strategies. Some people prefer the difference and then get a big payout when a full turnaround occurs. Please note that waiting for a full turnaround approach will require higher funding.

If you are interested in learning more about betting strategies, you can check out our matched betting blog, which is full of basic tips and interesting betting strategies.

How do I trade?

When your team gets a 2-Up, the bookmaker will pay you the winnings. Be sure to check if returns have been paid before trading.

When trading, it is definitely recommended to use an early payment calculator. We do not recommend cashing out only on exchanges. This is because it makes your profit calculation more complicated, but you can also trade more than you want.

If you place a bet on that team or other offer and cash out, the exchange will cash out all funds on that market.

Paying out early has its benefits as it only trades the portion required of the 2-Up quote, it tells you your position before trading (making it easy to calculate profits), and it can help you make partial cash outs if this is your strategy.

Is 2-Up a guaranteed profit offer?

Unfortunately, this is not the case. But over time, it is profitable.

Even if your team achieves a 2-Up, there is no guarantee that you will make a profit. This is because when goals are scored during a game, they impact trade value. Therefore, if the 2-Up occurs early in the game, it will mean a substantial profit since there is still some time before the other team comes back into the game. This is reflected in the exchange’s back odds when you want to place a trade.

However, if the 2-Up occurs late in the game, the other team’s chances of coming back are slim, so this is also reflected in the odds on the exchange, where there is often little profit and sometimes no profit at all.

Therefore, the timing of goals is important.

Can 2-Up be done on a gubbed account?

Unfortunately, the 2-Up mechanism is an offer, so if your account is restricted or stolen, you will not be able to participate.

Can I use the 2-Up offer without placing a bet?

There are many ways to use the 2-Up offer without betting, as you can use the offer separately when placing bets. However, this means that matched betting is not involved, meaning it is not part of a matched betting strategy.