Double Chance vs Draw No Bet: Which Safety Net Should You Use?
Both markets protect you from the draw, in different ways. Here's how each one settles and when to choose which.
In this article
The draw ruins a lot of betslips. Double Chance and Draw No Bet (DNB) are two ways to protect yourself, but they work very differently.
Double Chance
You cover two of the three outcomes: 1X (home or draw), X2 (away or draw), or 12 (either team wins). If either outcome happens, you win, but at lower odds.
Draw No Bet
You back one team. If they win, you win. If it's a draw, your stake is refunded. If they lose, you lose.
| Result | Home DNB | 1X (Double Chance) |
|---|---|---|
| Home win | Win | Win |
| Draw | Stake back | Win |
| Away win | Lose | Lose |
Which one to use
- DNB when you think a team will win but fear a draw. You get better odds than Double Chance.
- Double Chance when you're happy with a draw too, for example an underdog with X2 away at a strong side.
- In accumulators, a DNB leg that ends in a draw is usually treated as void (odds of 1.00), so the rest of your acca continues.
Want more cover? Learn how Asian handicap builds on the same idea.
Amaka Okafor
Amaka turns complicated betting concepts into simple, practical guides. She also leads Betjara's responsible-gaming content.
