English League Two betting odds

League 2 betting offers a variety of betting markets, all of which are available to select from at BetUK. These include outright competition odds, match betting throughout the season, and live betting as you follow every kick.

Popular English League 2 Bets Available at BetUK

Bet on the English League 2 Winner

There are various approaches available at BetUK for betting on who you believe will win League 2.

The first bet would be a winner bet which would only pay out if you bet on the correct team that wins the league at the end of the season.

The second option would be an each-way bet. This would mean that you would receive your max payout if the team wins the league, but you'll still receive a payout if they finish within a specific number of positions (typically a promotion spot).

Predict the Teams to be Promoted from English League 2

If you're not confident about a team winning the league but believe they'll perform well during the season, betting on them to get promoted is much safer than betting on them to win the league, as there are multiple promotion spaces available.

Browse the odds available to bet on League 2 teams to be promoted to make a prediction on who you believe will move up at the end of the season.

Bet on the Teams to be Relegated from English League 2

Perhaps the most exciting battle in a season comes at the opposite end of the table as a number of teams look to remain in league two and avoid dropping out of the football league.

Before the season gets underway, you can find the odds for each team to be relegated from League 2, allowing you to make your prediction before a ball has been kicked.

You can also bet on the team you believe will be relegated throughout the season, however, the odds will be adjusted based on a team’s form.

League 2 Play-Off Betting

Four teams are promoted from League 2 every season, which means the top seven will be dreaming of going up each May. The fact 29% of the league either goes up automatically or enters the playoffs means there’s usually good cause to wager on teams being promoted.

Playoff betting is where it really heats up. You can wager on individual playoff games – whether that be the semi-finals or the final – or bet on the playoff winner outright.

The BetUK sportsbook features extensive League 2 playoff markets, with around 100 different odds to back. This includes old favourites such as match odds, BTTS and handicaps – while pre-packs are also available to all players.

English League 2 Best Bets

League 2 is a notoriously difficult league to escape from – and particularly hard for football betting fans to predict. But this makes it perfect for punters seeking to exploit big odds before they drop.

League 2 Top Goalscorer Bet

For an outright option at the start of the season, you can make your prediction of the player that will be in inspiring form and go on to achieve the top scorer award. You can also bet on the top goalscorer award throughout the season, allowing you to get a feel for who the in-form players will be.

Match Betting

Match betting for League 2 teams opens up a wide range of betting options that cover all angles of a game.

Popular match bets include options such as correct score, prop bets and handicap betting.

League 2 Accumulators

Across the week’s League 2 action you can also create an accumulator to piece together several bets that will form one large bet with improved odds.

This is an option if you want your bet to cover various games in League 2 or combine League 2 with games from other leagues.

League 2 Football Betting Terms You Need To Know

There are around 100 League 2 betting options you can make on games each week of the season. Here are the main football betting terms you need to know about:

Match Odds – This is a bet on the final result of the match, either Home Win (1), Draw (X) or Away Win (2).

BTTS – Both Teams to Score is a very popular bet where you back both teams to find the net in a particular game.

Handicaps – Handicap betting is where you wager on a team to either win or lose, with a + or - goal handicap. First goalscorer – This market is usually popular with fans of the teams involved in a match but can be exploited by anyone. Usually first goalscorer bets go on free-kick takers or in-form strikers.

Cards – Wager on the number of cards a team will receive or the total in a match. You can also back specific players to be booked or sent off.

Promotion – League 2 promotion betting is a non-stop market where the odds are in continual flux. You can wager on a team to get promoted automatically or back them to go up via the playoffs.

How to bet in-play on League 2 games

In-play football betting is a great way to get closer to the action and access the best live odds in an instant.

BetUK has data trackers on every League 2 match, which means goals, yellow cards, corners and more can be wagered on in real-time.

To bet in-play on League 2 games, first, you need to sign up to BetUK or log into your account.

Then head over to the League 2 betting page and find the live games that are currently taking place.

Find the odds you want to back and place your bets – but remember that live odds are in continual flux, and goal events can freeze the markets.

How to bet on English League 2 using mobile

Want to get closer to the action while on the go?

You can download the BetUK app and bet on League 2 football wherever you are.

Our app features all the latest sports betting odds available on the desktop platform and is the perfect companion for your football betting activities.

Log in securely with facial recognition, access your account details, withdraw and deposit funds, contact live support services and bet on League 2 games throughout the season with the BetUK app.

League 2 FAQs

Check out these answers to frequently asked questions about League 2 betting.

How many teams are promoted from League 2?

Four teams gain promotion from League 2 each season. Three are promoted automatically, while one goes up via the playoffs.

How many teams are relegated from League 2?

The bottom two teams in League 2 are relegated to the National League, which is the fifth tier of English football.

What is the best League 2 bet?

It’s hard to say what the best League 2 bet is, but popular bets include promotion betting and top goalscorer betting. League 2 also boasts the fewest home wins of any division in the Football League (41.8%). A smart bet may therefore be to wager against the home side.

Can I bet on League 2 in-play?

Yes. In-play League 2 betting is available to all players at BetUK. Simply sign up for an account today or log into your profile to place live wagers on all League 2 games.