Double Chance
A soccer bet that covers two of the three possible results: home win, draw, or away win.
A double chance bet covers two of the three possible results in a soccer match. Because you win in two outcomes out of three, it is much more likely to win than a standard result bet, and it pays shorter odds.
The Three Double Chance Options
- 1X: home win or draw
- X2: draw or away win
- 12: home win or away win (anything but a draw)
How Double Chance Odds Compare
Take a match priced at home +160, draw +230, away +180.
| Double Chance | Covers | Combined Implied Chance | Rough Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | Home or draw | about 68.8% | around -220 |
| X2 | Draw or away | about 66.0% | around -195 |
| 12 | Home or away | about 74.2% | around -285 |
Books usually price double chance a bit shorter than this, keeping extra margin.
When to Use Double Chance
- When you think an underdog can avoid losing but aren't confident it will win.
- When you like a favorite but worry about a draw.
- As a safer leg in a parlay, though the short odds add little to the payout.
Double Chance vs. Draw No Bet
Draw no bet removes the draw: if the match ends level, your stake is refunded. Double chance turns the draw into a win. Draw no bet pays more; double chance wins more often.
Key Takeaways
- Double chance covers two of three results: 1X, X2, or 12.
- It wins more often than a single result bet but pays less.
- 1X means home win or draw. X2 means draw or away win.
- Draw no bet refunds a draw. Double chance counts a draw as a win.
Examples
- You bet X2 on an underdog away team. The match ends 1-1, and your bet wins.
- A 12 bet wins as long as the match doesn't end in a draw.
Test Your Knowledge
1 / 4Do you know what X (Draw Bet) means?
In soccer 1X2 markets, X represents the draw outcome. Betting X means you win only if the match ends level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1X mean in betting?
It means home win or draw. Your bet wins unless the away team wins.
Is double chance a good bet?
It can be useful when you think a team won't lose, but it pays short odds, so the price still has to be right.