A double chance bet wins if either of two results happens. There are three versions:
- 1X: the home team wins or the match is drawn
- X2: the away team wins or the match is drawn
- 12: either team wins (anything but a draw)
Why it wins more often
Because you cover two results instead of one, your chance of winning goes up. If our model gives the home side 50% and the draw 26%, a 1X bet has a 76% chance. The price you pay is lower odds.
When double chance makes sense
- When the favourite is only a slight favourite and a draw is a real possibility
- When you are building a slip and want each leg to be as safe as possible
- Away from home, where strong teams drop points more often
When it does not
If a team is already at 75% or more to win outright, adding the draw rarely improves the bet enough to justify the shorter price. A straight win is usually the cleaner pick.
How we use it
Our headline tip switches to double chance when no single result reaches 55%. You can see every double chance pick of the day on the double chance page.