Sometimes, picking a winner in football isn't so simple.

What if it's a tight matchup?

What if the underdog might hold out for a draw?

That's where Double Chance and Draw No Bet (DNB) come in—two markets built to reduce your risk, especially when you're unsure about the full-time outcome.

In this blog, we'll break down:

  • What each market means
  • How they work (with examples)
  • When to use them
  • And the key differences you need to know

🧠 What Is Double Chance?

Double Chance gives you two possible outcomes out of three. You win your bet if either of them happens.

✅ Market Options:

Bet Option What It Covers
1X Home win or Draw
X2 Draw or Away win
12 Home win or Away win (no draw)

📍 Example:

Match: Newcastle vs Aston Villa

You bet: Newcastle / Draw (1X)

  • Newcastle win? You win
  • It's a draw? You win
  • Aston Villa win? You lose

➡️ You're protected if Newcastle don't win but don't lose either.

🎯 When to Use Double Chance:

  • When you like a team not to lose, but aren't confident they'll win
  • To back underdogs or mid-table teams to fight for a point
  • When you expect a tight, low-scoring game

Odds are lower than a straight win—but you're buying insurance.

🧠 What Is Draw No Bet (DNB)?

Draw No Bet means:

  • You win if your team wins
  • Your stake is refunded if it's a draw
  • You lose only if your team loses

It's a middle ground between full-risk and full cover.

📍 Example:

Match: Roma vs Napoli

You bet: Roma DNB

  • Roma win? You win
  • Draw? Stake refunded
  • Napoli win? You lose

It's like saying:

"I back Roma—but I'll take my money back if it ends level."

🎯 When to Use Draw No Bet:

  • When you expect a close game with slight edge to one side
  • When betting on a team with good home form but inconsistent finishing
  • To protect yourself from late equalizers or tight matches

DNB odds are better than Double Chance—but slightly riskier.

🔍 Double Chance vs Draw No Bet: What's the Difference?

Feature Double Chance Draw No Bet
Covers draw? Yes – always Stake refunded only
Covers win? Yes Yes
Better odds? Lower Slightly higher
Refund on draw? No – it's a win or loss Yes
Good for underdogs? Yes Yes – if evenly matched
Risk level Lower Medium

✅ Final Word

Not every bet needs to be all-or-nothing.

Double Chance and Draw No Bet give you flexibility—especially in matches where the result could go either way.

Use Double Chance when you want to be safe.

Use Draw No Bet when you want value but still want protection.

These aren't "coward's bets." They're smart tools for smart spots.