Note: 2 consecutive goals ahead. So if the score is 1-1, your team needs to get to 3-1 before it\u2019s a 2-Up payout, as it needs to be 2 goals ahead and they need to be one after the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main bookies that offer 2-Up are Bet365, Sky Bet, and Paddy Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do note that both Bet365 and Sky Bet have special markers for 2-Up, so make sure to bet on these to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best thing to do is find high-profile matches and a team with a low qualifying loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s ideal not to go for anything lower than odds of 1.7, as anything lower than that isn\u2019t great value. You\u2019ll need a big stake to make this worthwhile. The sweet spot is somewhere between 1.7 and 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Higher odds are very profitable, but teams that have high odds don\u2019t normally go 2-Up. If they do, they\u2019re very profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any offer, don\u2019t hammer it. The bookies that offer 2-Up are valuable accounts, so you don\u2019t want to lose these too quickly. The best time to do 2-Ups is generally on the weekend, as this is when the highest-profile matches are played. This will mean better options, and also means you\u2019re more likely to look like a punter. Make sure not to do more than 2-3 with any given bookie at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key is the lower the better. Ideally, nothing less than a 97% match. If you can find closer, even better, but try to keep the losses well down, as it can really add up if you don\u2019t get many 2-Ups or full turnarounds for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So for a \u00a3100 stake, we don\u2019t want the QL to exceed \u00a33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a new account, I suggest taking it slow and steady, building the stakes and betting patterns slowly. Start with low stakes, high-profile leagues, and fewer bets, then extend it slowly. You\u2019d stick out like a sore thumb if you started with \u00a310 and then shot up to \u00a3200 the next time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can, as long as the odds and QLs work and you use different bookmakers. Never bet both sides at the same bookie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of things to consider when creating your 2-Up matched betting strategy, whether that be how much you stake or what you place your bets on. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the aspects to take into account when taking advantage of 2-Up bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select the strategy that you\u2019re most comfortable with and that suits your bankroll. If you pick a value betting<\/a> strategy and stick to it no matter what, the expected value over time is the same for all the strategies. Some people prefer variance and then a big payout when a full turnaround happens. Do note that waiting for a full turnaround method will require a higher bankroll.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-18.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat bookies offer 2-Up? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I pick a team to back? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What types of odds shall I go for? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How many 2-Ups shall I do? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What type of qualifying loss shall I go for? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What stakes shall I place? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Can I cover the teams on both sides? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0What are the strategies? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
If you are interested in 2-Up offer strategies<\/a>, we have a video available that goes into detail about the 2-Up strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do I choose a strategy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n