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5/2 means that for every £2 you stake, you win £5 in profit if the bet wins. Your stake is returned on top of that, so a £2 bet at 5/2 returns £7 total.
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The implied probability is 28.57%. This means the bookmaker prices this outcome as having roughly a 28.57 in 100 chance of happening.
These are odds against – the potential profit is greater than your stake. The higher the first number relative to the second, the less likely the bookmaker thinks the outcome is.
Winnings Table for 5/2 Odds
| Stake | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|
| £1.00 | £2.50 | £3.50 |
| £5.00 | £12.50 | £17.50 |
| £10.00 | £25.00 | £35.00 |
| £20.00 | £50.00 | £70.00 |
| £50.00 | £125.00 | £175.00 |
| £100.00 | £250.00 | £350.00 |
Odds Conversion
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Fractional | 5/2 |
| Decimal | 3.5 |
| American | +250 |
| Implied Probability | 28.57% |
How the Calculation Works
Winnings: Stake x (5 / 2) = Profit. So £10 x (5 / 2) = £25.00 profit.
Probability: 2 / (5 + 2) = 2 / 7 = 28.57%.
Decimal odds: (5 / 2) + 1 = 3.5. Multiply your stake by this to get the total return including your stake.
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