X (Draw Bet)
In soccer 1X2 markets, X represents the draw outcome. Betting X means you win only if the match ends level.
In soccer betting, the 1X2 market is the most fundamental wager available. The three outcomes are: 1 (home team wins), X (draw), and 2 (away team wins). X is the draw, and betting X means your bet wins only if the match ends at the same score after 90 minutes of regulation play.
Why Soccer Has Three Outcomes
Unlike American sports, soccer games can end in a draw. That turns the moneyline into the 1X2 market, a three-way bet. Home win, draw, and away win all carry separate odds. The sum of all three implied probabilities exceeds 100%, with the excess representing the book's margin.
X Odds and Implied Probability
A typical 1X2 line on an evenly matched game might look like:
- 1 (home): +160
- X (draw): +230
- 2 (away): +180
At +230, the draw implies roughly 30.3% probability. Draws happen more often than many bettors expect, especially in defensive matchups, which sometimes creates value on X.
Double Chance and Draw No Bet
Two popular alternatives to straight 1X2 betting:
- Double Chance: Covers two of the three outcomes (e.g., 1X means home win or draw)
- Draw No Bet: Removes the draw. If the match draws, your stake is returned
Key Takeaways
- X is the draw in soccer's 1X2 betting market.
- Soccer is one of the few sports with a genuine three-way result, making draw betting a real strategy.
- Draw No Bet removes the draw outcome and refunds your stake if the match draws.
Examples
- Liverpool vs. Arsenal 1X2: Liverpool -120, X +280, Arsenal +300. Betting X wins if the match ends level.
- A 0-0 at full time. X bettors win. All 1 and 2 bettors lose.
Test Your Knowledge
1 / 4Do you know what Moneyline means?
A bet on which team or player will win a game outright, without a point spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does overtime count for 1X2 bets?
No. 1X2 bets settle on the result after 90 minutes of regulation play plus injury time. Extra time and penalty shootouts do not count.