Argentina
Temperley
Agropecuario Argentino
1X
1
43.2%
X
32.1%
2
24.6%
1X
75.4%
X2
56.8%
12
67.9%
India
Gokulam Kerala FC
Sreenidi Deccan FC
12
1
44%
X
25.2%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
56%
12
74.8%
Australia
Melbourne Victory
Adelaide United
12
1
44.2%
X
25.5%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
55.8%
12
74.5%
Argentina
Racing de Cordoba
Los Andes
1X
1
43.5%
X
30.7%
2
25.7%
1X
74.3%
X2
56.5%
12
69.3%
Serbia
Partizan Belgrade
TSC Backa Topola
12
1
38.6%
X
25.8%
2
35.6%
1X
64.4%
X2
61.4%
12
74.2%
Russia
KAMAZ Chelny
FC Ufa
1X
1
44.3%
X
29.7%
2
25.9%
1X
74.1%
X2
55.7%
12
70.3%
Germany
Hoffenheim
Augsburg
12
1
39.3%
X
25.9%
2
34.8%
1X
65.2%
X2
60.7%
12
74.1%
Israel
Maccabi Petah Tikva
Hapoel Hadera
12
1
38.9%
X
26%
2
35.1%
1X
64.9%
X2
61.1%
12
74%
Croatia
Istra 1961 Pula
NK Osijek
1X
1
42.9%
X
30.9%
2
26.1%
1X
73.9%
X2
57.1%
12
69.1%
Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Stuttgart
12
1
40%
X
26.1%
2
33.9%
1X
66.1%
X2
60%
12
73.9%
San Marino
SP Tre Penne
SS San Giovanni
12
1
40.4%
X
26.1%
2
33.5%
1X
66.5%
X2
59.6%
12
73.9%
Germany
Hannover
Magdeburg
12
1
38.7%
X
26.1%
2
35.2%
1X
64.8%
X2
61.3%
12
73.9%
Argentina
Central Cordoba
Argentinos Juniors
1X
1
43.2%
X
30.8%
2
26.1%
1X
73.9%
X2
56.8%
12
69.2%
Iran
Malavan Bandar Anzali
Mes Rafsanjan
1X
1
38.8%
X
34.9%
2
26.2%
1X
73.8%
X2
61.2%
12
65.1%
Serbia
Napredak Krusevac
Radnicki 1923
12
1
41.9%
X
26.3%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
58.1%
12
73.7%
Hungary
Gyori ETO
MTK Budapest
12
1
44.1%
X
26.3%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
55.9%
12
73.7%
England
Harrogate Town
Gillingham
1X
1
43.4%
X
30.1%
2
26.5%
1X
73.5%
X2
56.6%
12
69.9%
Azerbaijan
Neftchi Baku
Araz-Naxcivan
1X
1
42.7%
X
30.7%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
57.3%
12
69.3%
England
Hull City
Luton
12
1
43.9%
X
26.6%
2
29.5%
1X
70.5%
X2
56.1%
12
73.4%
Sweden
IFK Stocksund
AFC Eskilstuna
12
1
44.8%
X
26.6%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
55.2%
12
73.4%
Kazakhstan
Kaisar Kyzylorda
Okzhetpes Kokshetau
1X
1
42.3%
X
31%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
57.7%
12
69%
Mexico
Deportivo Toluca
Pachuca
1X
1
45.9%
X
27.5%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
54.1%
12
72.5%
South Africa
Chippa United
AmaZulu Durban
1X
1
42.5%
X
30.8%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
57.5%
12
69.2%
Sweden
Falkenbergs
Varbergs BoIS
12
1
40.7%
X
26.7%
2
32.7%
1X
67.3%
X2
59.3%
12
73.3%
Italy
Sampdoria
Frosinone
1X
1
40.9%
X
32.2%
2
26.9%
1X
73.1%
X2
59.1%
12
67.8%
Netherlands
FC Zwolle
RKC Waalwijk
12
1
39.2%
X
26.9%
2
33.9%
1X
66.1%
X2
60.8%
12
73.1%
Portugal
Casa Pia
Rio Ave
1X
1
40.9%
X
32.2%
2
26.9%
1X
73.1%
X2
59.1%
12
67.8%
Spain
Sevilla Atletico
Marbella
1X
1
42.7%
X
30.3%
2
27%
1X
73%
X2
57.3%
12
69.7%
Brazil
Fortaleza CE
Fluminense RJ
1X
1
41%
X
32%
2
27%
1X
73%
X2
59%
12
68%
Turkey
Trabzonspor
Goztepe
1X
1
42.3%
X
30.7%
2
27%
1X
73%
X2
57.7%
12
69.3%
Mexico
Venados
Mineros de Zacatecas
1X
1
41.4%
X
31.5%
2
27.1%
1X
72.9%
X2
58.6%
12
68.5%
England
Reading
Peterborough
12
1
43.1%
X
27.1%
2
29.9%
1X
70.1%
X2
56.9%
12
72.9%
Scotland
Alloa Athletic
Dumbarton
12
1
43.1%
X
27.1%
2
29.8%
1X
70.2%
X2
56.9%
12
72.9%
Italy
Picerno
Sorrento
12
1
45.1%
X
27.2%
2
27.7%
1X
72.3%
X2
54.9%
12
72.8%
England
Dagenham and Redbridge
Maidenhead United
12
1
41.1%
X
27.3%
2
31.6%
1X
68.4%
X2
58.9%
12
72.7%
Belarus
FC Slutsk
FC Smorgon
1X
1
41.7%
X
31%
2
27.3%
1X
72.7%
X2
58.3%
12
69%
Russia
Shinnik Yaroslavl
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
1X
1
40.4%
X
32.3%
2
27.3%
1X
72.7%
X2
59.6%
12
67.7%
Netherlands
NAC Breda
FC Groningen
12
1
44.6%
X
27.3%
2
28.2%
1X
71.8%
X2
55.4%
12
72.7%
Germany
Energie Cottbus
Erzgebirge Aue
12
1
43%
X
27.3%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
57%
12
72.7%
England
Halifax
Hartlepool
12
1
43.2%
X
27.3%
2
29.5%
1X
70.5%
X2
56.8%
12
72.7%
England
Portsmouth
Blackburn
1X
1
42.8%
X
29.9%
2
27.3%
1X
72.7%
X2
57.2%
12
70.1%
Russia
FK Khimki
Pari Nizhny Novgorod
1X
1
44.5%
X
28.1%
2
27.4%
1X
72.6%
X2
55.5%
12
71.9%
Norway
Asker
Follo
12
1
41%
X
27.5%
2
31.4%
1X
68.6%
X2
59%
12
72.5%
England
Woking
Braintree
12
1
41.8%
X
27.5%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
58.2%
12
72.5%
Norway
Notodden
Vard Haugesund
12
1
43.8%
X
27.5%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
56.2%
12
72.5%
Guatemala
Deportivo Mixco
Coban Imperial
1X
1
38.9%
X
33.6%
2
27.5%
1X
72.5%
X2
61.1%
12
66.4%
Australia
Sydney FC
Melbourne City
1X
1
44.5%
X
27.9%
2
27.6%
1X
72.4%
X2
55.5%
12
72.1%
Japan
Kashima Antlers
Vissel Kobe
12
1
41.5%
X
27.6%
2
30.9%
1X
69.1%
X2
58.5%
12
72.4%
Mexico
Mazatlan
Atlas Guadalajara
12
1
42.9%
X
27.6%
2
29.5%
1X
70.5%
X2
57.1%
12
72.4%
USA
Colorado Rapids
Charlotte FC
12
1
39.8%
X
27.7%
2
32.5%
1X
67.5%
X2
60.2%
12
72.3%
Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima FC
Chiangrai United FC
1X
1
42.8%
X
29.6%
2
27.7%
1X
72.3%
X2
57.2%
12
70.4%
South Korea
FC Seoul
Daegu FC
1X
1
41.5%
X
30.7%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
58.5%
12
69.3%
Italy
Carpi
Gubbio
1X
1
41.8%
X
30.4%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
58.2%
12
69.6%
Czech Republic
MFK Chrudim
Varnsdorf
1X
1
42.9%
X
29.3%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
57.1%
12
70.7%
Thailand
Nongbua Pitchaya
Sukhothai FC
1X
1
43.7%
X
28.5%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
56.3%
12
71.5%
USA
D.C. United
Columbus Crew
12
1
42.9%
X
27.8%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
57.1%
12
72.2%
Uzbekistan
Nasaf Qarshi
Neftchi Fergana
1X
1
39.5%
X
32.7%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
60.5%
12
67.3%
England
Cardiff
Sheffield Wednesday
12
1
39.6%
X
27.9%
2
32.4%
1X
67.6%
X2
60.4%
12
72.1%
Luxembourg
Racing FC Union
Progres Niedercorn
12
1
41.7%
X
27.9%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
58.3%
12
72.1%
Hungary
Zalaegerszegi
Paksi
12
1
40.1%
X
27.9%
2
32%
1X
68%
X2
59.9%
12
72.1%
Slovakia
FK Puchov
Pohronie Dolna Zdana
1X
1
43.5%
X
28.6%
2
27.9%
1X
72.1%
X2
56.5%
12
71.4%
Scotland
East Fife
The Spartans
12
1
41.5%
X
28%
2
30.5%
1X
69.5%
X2
58.5%
12
72%
Germany
Kaiserslautern
Fortuna Dusseldorf
12
1
40.2%
X
28%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
59.8%
12
72%
Brazil
Juventude RS
Vitoria BA
1X
1
40.4%
X
31.6%
2
28%
1X
72%
X2
59.6%
12
68.4%
Switzerland
Lugano
Servette
12
1
40.4%
X
28%
2
31.6%
1X
68.4%
X2
59.6%
12
72%
Tajikistan
Ravshan Kulob
Khujand
1X
1
39.4%
X
32.5%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
60.6%
12
67.5%
England
Barrow
Chesterfield
1X
1
43%
X
28.9%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
57%
12
71.1%
Mexico
Juarez
Puebla
12
1
43.4%
X
28.1%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
56.6%
12
71.9%
Japan
Consadole Sapporo
Ventforet Kofu
12
1
43.2%
X
28.2%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
56.8%
12
71.8%
Japan
Nagoya Grampus
Yokohama FC
1X
1
42.7%
X
29.1%
2
28.2%
1X
71.8%
X2
57.3%
12
70.9%
England
Wycombe
Lincoln
12
1
42.7%
X
28.2%
2
29%
1X
71%
X2
57.3%
12
71.8%
Bulgaria
Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa
Marek Dupnitsa
1X
1
41.9%
X
29.8%
2
28.2%
1X
71.8%
X2
58.1%
12
70.2%
England
Blackpool
Bolton
12
1
42.5%
X
28.2%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
57.5%
12
71.8%
Colombia
Deportivo Pasto
Deportivo Cali
1X
1
42.4%
X
29.4%
2
28.2%
1X
71.8%
X2
57.6%
12
70.6%
Colombia
Atletico Bucaramanga
Atletico Nacional
1X
1
41.5%
X
30.2%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
58.5%
12
69.8%
Germany
Borussia M'gladbach
RB Leipzig
12
1
42.4%
X
28.3%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
57.6%
12
71.7%
England
Milton Keynes Dons
Fleetwood
12
1
42.2%
X
28.3%
2
29.5%
1X
70.5%
X2
57.8%
12
71.7%
Norway
Flekkeroy IL
Arendal
12
1
40.6%
X
28.3%
2
31%
1X
69%
X2
59.4%
12
71.7%
Cyprus
APOEL Nicosia
Apollon Limassol
1X
1
41.4%
X
30.4%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
58.6%
12
69.6%
Portugal
Penafiel
Maritimo
12
1
43.3%
X
28.3%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
56.7%
12
71.7%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sloga Doboj
Radnik Bijeljina
1X
1
42.6%
X
29.1%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
57.4%
12
70.9%
Spain
Racing Santander
Real Zaragoza
1X
1
42.6%
X
29.1%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
57.4%
12
70.9%
Italy
Triestina
FeralpiSalo
1X
1
41.5%
X
30.2%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
58.5%
12
69.8%
Paraguay
Sportivo Ameliano
Sportivo Luqueno
1X
1
41.1%
X
30.5%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
58.9%
12
69.5%
Scotland
Stranraer
Clyde
12
1
41.4%
X
28.4%
2
30.2%
1X
69.8%
X2
58.6%
12
71.6%
England
Wigan
Barnsley
12
1
42%
X
28.4%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
58%
12
71.6%
Bulgaria
Spartak Pleven
Ludogorets Razgrad II
12
1
41.5%
X
28.4%
2
30%
1X
70%
X2
58.5%
12
71.6%
England
Tamworth
Eastleigh
12
1
43.2%
X
28.4%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
56.8%
12
71.6%
Montenegro
Bokelj Kotor
Mornar Bar
12
1
37.5%
X
28.4%
2
34.1%
1X
65.9%
X2
62.5%
12
71.6%
Sweden
Djurgardens
Malmo
12
1
42.3%
X
28.4%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
57.7%
12
71.6%
USA
New England Revolution
New York Red Bulls
1X
1
42.2%
X
29.4%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
57.8%
12
70.6%
England
Yeovil
Fylde
1X
1
42.7%
X
28.8%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
57.3%
12
71.2%
Germany
Osnabruck
Munchen 1860
12
1
40.9%
X
28.5%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
59.1%
12
71.5%
Turkey
Samsunspor
Kasimpasa
1X
1
42.2%
X
29.3%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
57.8%
12
70.7%
England
Crewe
Port Vale
12
1
40.6%
X
28.6%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
59.4%
12
71.4%
England
Charlton
Huddersfield
12
1
42.1%
X
28.6%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
57.9%
12
71.4%
Brazil
Gremio RS
Atletico MG
1X
1
42.5%
X
28.9%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
57.5%
12
71.1%
Italy
Modena
Catanzaro
1X
1
40.2%
X
31.1%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
59.8%
12
68.9%
Germany
Hansa Rostock
Saarbrucken
1X
1
41.9%
X
29.4%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
58.1%
12
70.6%
Czech Republic
Bohemians 1905 Prague
Teplice
1X
1
41.6%
X
29.7%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
58.4%
12
70.3%
Scotland
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
Elgin City
1X
1
41%
X
30.4%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
59%
12
69.6%
Scotland
Saint Mirren
Kilmarnock
12
1
38.2%
X
28.7%
2
33.1%
1X
66.9%
X2
61.8%
12
71.3%
Germany
Paderborn
FC Koln
1X
1
41.2%
X
30.1%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
58.8%
12
69.9%
Sweden
Orgryte
Utsiktens
12
1
40.5%
X
28.7%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
59.5%
12
71.3%
Japan
Shimizu S-Pulse
Shonan Bellmare
12
1
38.7%
X
28.8%
2
32.5%
1X
67.5%
X2
61.3%
12
71.2%
Sweden
Rosengard 1917
Husqvarna FF
1X
1
42.4%
X
28.8%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
57.6%
12
71.2%
Turkey
Keciorengucu
Amed SFK
1X
1
39.8%
X
31.4%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
60.2%
12
68.6%
USA
Toronto FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
12
1
40.1%
X
28.8%
2
31.1%
1X
68.9%
X2
59.9%
12
71.2%
Sweden
Hammarby Talang FF
Gefle
1X
1
41.6%
X
29.6%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
58.4%
12
70.4%
Argentina
Estudiantes Buenos Aires
Chacarita Juniors
1X
1
41%
X
30.2%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
59%
12
69.8%
Montenegro
OFK Petrovac
Decic Tuzi
12
1
38.7%
X
28.9%
2
32.4%
1X
67.6%
X2
61.3%
12
71.1%
Slovenia
FC Koper
NS Mura
12
1
38.6%
X
28.9%
2
32.6%
1X
67.4%
X2
61.4%
12
71.1%
China
Beijing Guoan
Chengdu Rongcheng
12
1
41.3%
X
29%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
58.7%
12
71%
Japan
Albirex Niigata
Gamba Osaka
1X
1
41.3%
X
29.6%
2
29.1%
1X
70.9%
X2
58.7%
12
70.4%
England
Stoke
Queens Park Rangers
1X
1
40.8%
X
30.1%
2
29.1%
1X
70.9%
X2
59.2%
12
69.9%
Bulgaria
Sportist Svoge
Minyor Pernik
12
1
37.5%
X
29.1%
2
33.4%
1X
66.6%
X2
62.5%
12
70.9%
Spain
Deportivo Alaves
Rayo Vallecano
1X
1
39.2%
X
31.7%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
60.8%
12
68.3%
Scotland
Hamilton Academical
Raith Rovers
1X
1
41.5%
X
29.3%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
58.5%
12
70.7%
England
Norwich
West Bromwich
1X
1
40%
X
30.9%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
60%
12
69.1%
Scotland
Arbroath
Cove Rangers
12
1
37.1%
X
29.3%
2
33.6%
1X
66.4%
X2
62.9%
12
70.7%
San Marino
SS Murata
FC Fiorentino
12
1
40.1%
X
29.3%
2
30.6%
1X
69.4%
X2
59.9%
12
70.7%
Slovakia
Petrzalka Bratislava
MSK Povazska Bystrica
1X
1
39.2%
X
31.5%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
60.8%
12
68.5%
Japan
Kashiwa Reysol
Tokyo Verdy
12
1
39.5%
X
29.4%
2
31.1%
1X
68.9%
X2
60.5%
12
70.6%
Italy
Casertana
Foggia
12
1
40.3%
X
29.4%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
59.7%
12
70.6%
England
Southend
Oldham
12
1
40.9%
X
29.4%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
59.1%
12
70.6%
Spain
Eldense
Burgos CF
1X
1
39.4%
X
31.1%
2
29.4%
1X
70.6%
X2
60.6%
12
68.9%
Turkey
Pendikspor
Corum
1X
1
39.7%
X
30.9%
2
29.4%
1X
70.6%
X2
60.3%
12
69.1%
South Korea
Gyeongnam FC
Chungbuk Cheongju
12
1
39.9%
X
29.5%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
60.1%
12
70.5%
Italy
Mantova
Sudtirol
1X
1
39.4%
X
31%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
60.6%
12
69%
England
Walsall
Wimbledon
1X
1
40.2%
X
30.2%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
59.8%
12
69.8%
Italy
Messina
Team Altamura
12
1
40.5%
X
29.7%
2
29.8%
1X
70.2%
X2
59.5%
12
70.3%
Spain
Almeria
Levante
1X
1
40.5%
X
29.9%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
59.5%
12
70.1%
England
Bromley
Salford City
12
1
39.9%
X
29.7%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
60.1%
12
70.3%
South Korea
Daejeon Hana Citizen
Gwangju FC
1X
1
39.6%
X
30.6%
2
29.8%
1X
70.2%
X2
60.4%
12
69.4%
Netherlands
Willem II Tilburg
Almere City FC
1X
1
39%
X
31.2%
2
29.8%
1X
70.2%
X2
61%
12
68.8%
Russia
FC Tyumen
SKA-Khabarovsk
12
1
40.3%
X
29.8%
2
29.9%
1X
70.1%
X2
59.7%
12
70.2%
Scotland
Annan Athletic
Kelty Hearts
12
1
40%
X
29.9%
2
30.1%
1X
69.9%
X2
60%
12
70.1%
England
Cambridge United
Northampton
12
1
39.5%
X
29.9%
2
30.5%
1X
69.5%
X2
60.5%
12
70.1%
Sweden
Norrby
Olympic Malmo
12
1
38.9%
X
30%
2
31.1%
1X
68.9%
X2
61.1%
12
70%
Scotland
Stirling Albion
Edinburgh City
1X
1
38.8%
X
31.1%
2
30.2%
1X
69.8%
X2
61.2%
12
68.9%
Italy
Pescara
Arezzo
12
1
39.3%
X
30.2%
2
30.5%
1X
69.5%
X2
60.7%
12
69.8%
Scotland
Greenock Morton
Partick Thistle
1X
1
39.1%
X
30.6%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
60.9%
12
69.4%
Uruguay
River Plate Montevideo
Plaza Colonia
12
1
39.1%
X
30.4%
2
30.5%
1X
69.5%
X2
60.9%
12
69.6%
France
Monaco
Nice
1X
1
38.8%
X
30.6%
2
30.6%
1X
69.4%
X2
61.2%
12
69.4%
Uzbekistan
Mash'al Mubarek
Sogdiana Jizzakh
1X
1
36.6%
X
32.7%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
63.4%
12
67.3%
Double Chance Predictions Betting Guide
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into football betting, you’ve probably come across something called double chance betting. It’s one of those options that can feel a bit confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a pretty handy to make use of our football double chance predictions.
I’ve been betting on sports for years including football, basketball, etc and double chance betting has saved my skin more times than I can count. It’s not a magic bullet, but it’s definitely worth understanding if you want to make smarter bets on football.
Double chance betting is exactly what it sounds like: you get two chances to win instead of just one. In football, there are three possible outcomes for a match: Team A wins, Team B wins, or it’s a draw. With football double chance predictions, you can cover two of those outcomes in a single bet. Here are the options:
- 1X: The home team wins OR the game ends in a draw.
- Example: If you bet “1X” on Manchester United vs. Liverpool at Old Trafford, you win if United wins or if the game ends 0-0, 1-1, etc.
- X2: The away team wins OR the game ends in a draw.
- Example: Betting “X2” on Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at Camp Nou means you win if Real Madrid wins or if the match is tied.
- 12: Either the home team OR the away team wins. No draw.
- Example: “12” in a Champions League knockout game (where draws aren’t possible after extra time) covers both teams winning in regular time.
When to Consider Double Chance
This is where things get interesting. Football double chance predictions isn’t something I use all the time—it’s best in specific football situations. Here are a few scenarios where I’ve found it works well:
- Draw-heavy leagues: Leagues like Italy’s Serie A or the Championship (England’s second tier) have more draws. Double chance thrives here.
- Derbies or rivalry games: Matches like Arsenal vs. Tottenham are often tight. Betting “1X” or “X2” accounts for the chaos.
- Injuries or fatigue: If Bayern Munich’s top scorer is out, their chance of winning drops. “1X” protects you if they grind out a draw instead.
- A strong favorite with a risk of a draw: If a top team is playing but has been inconsistent lately, I’ll bet on them to “win or draw.” That way, if they don’t bring their A-game and settle for a draw, I’m still covered.
- Two evenly matched teams: In a match where both teams are neck-and-neck, betting on “either team to win” can be a smart move. Draws can be tricky to predict, so if you think one team will edge it out, this bet keeps you in the game.
- A team that’s tough to beat: Some teams are masters at grinding out results, even if they don’t win outright. Betting on them to “win or draw” can be a solid play, especially if they’re playing at home.
Double Chance vs. Regular 1X2 Bets
| Scenario | 1X2 Bet | Double Chance Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Outcomes | 1 (e.g., Home Win) | 2 (e.g., Home Win + Draw) |
| Payout | Higher | Lower |
| Risk | Higher | Lower |
Common Misconceptions
- “It’s a guaranteed win”: Nope. You still need to analyze the game. If you bet “X2” on a team that gets thrashed 4-0, you lose.
- “It’s the same as Draw No Bet”: Wrong. “Draw No Bet” voids your bet if it’s a draw. Double chance includes the draw as a winning outcome.
- “12 means betting on both teams to win”: No. “12” means you win if either team wins. If it’s a draw, you lose.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
I’ve made plenty of mistakes over the years betting on football double chance predictions, and I’d hate for you to repeat them. Here are a few things to watch out for:
- Chasing low odds: Just because the odds are low doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing. I’ve been burned by “safe” bets that didn’t pan out. Always make sure the bet makes sense for the match. If “1X” only pays 1.1 odds, it’s barely worth it. Walk away.
- Assuming draws are easy to predict: Draws can be sneaky. Even if two teams seem likely to draw, it’s not a guarantee. I’ve lost a few bets by assuming a draw was in the bag.
- Skipping the research: Even though double chance betting is safer, you still need to know what’s going on with the teams. Don’t just throw money at a bet without checking the basics.
- Betting too much: It’s easy to get cocky with a “safe” bet and put down more money than you should. Always stick to your budget, no matter how good the bet looks.
- Using it for no reason: If Manchester City is facing a semi-pro side, skip the double chance. You’re burning money.
Pros and Cons of Double Chance
Let’s get real: double chance isn’t perfect. It’s a trade-off between safety and profit. Here’s the full breakdown of its upsides and pitfalls, with football examples to keep it grounded.
The Pros
1. Lower Risk, Higher Win Rate
Double chance cuts your risk in half. Instead of praying for one outcome, you’re covered for two.
- Example: In a Premier League match between Chelsea (home) and Aston Villa (away), Chelsea might be shaky due to injuries. Betting “1X” means you win if Chelsea grinds out a win or if Villa steals a draw.
- Stats don’t lie: If a team wins 40% of their home games and draws 30%, betting “1X” gives you a 70% chance to win. That’s huge for nervous bettors.
2. Perfect for Draw-Heavy Situations
Some leagues love draws. Serie A, for example, averages more draws per season than the Premier League. Double chance turns that trend into profit.
- Example: Betting “X2” in a Serie A clash like AC Milan vs. Juventus (where both teams hate losing) covers a Juve win or a tense 1-1 draw.
3. Reduces Stress for New Bettors
If you’re just starting out, football double chance predictions let you dip your toes without panic. You’re not wiped out by a last-minute equalizer.
- Example: Betting “12” in a Bundesliga game between Dortmund and Leipzig. You’re covered if either team wins, and you don’t have to sweat a 2-2 thriller.
4. Works in Tight, Unpredictable Matches
Derbies, relegation battles, or games with key injuries are chaos. Double chance embraces that chaos.
- Example: A North London Derby (Arsenal vs. Spurs) is rarely one-sided. Betting “1X” or “X2” accounts for the madness.
The Cons
1. Smaller Payouts
Safety comes at a cost. Double chance odds are lower because you’re covering two outcomes.
- Example:
- Standard bet: Bet Ksh 100 on ManCity to win at 1.5 odds→ Win Ksh 150
- Double chance: Bet Ksh 100 on “1X” at 1.2odds→ Win Ksh 120
You’re giving up Ksh 30 in profit for ‘security’
2. Can Trick You Into Bad Bets
Just because it’s “safer” doesn’t mean it’s smart. Double chance can lure you into betting on games you should avoid.
- Example: Betting “X2” on Luton Town vs. Real Madrid in a friendly. Sure, it’s “safer,” but why bet on a pointless game at all?
3. Limits Big Wins
Football betting thrives on spotting value. Double chance rarely offers it. If you’re confident in a result, this market holds you back.
- Example: If you’re sure Liverpool will crush Sheffield United at Anfield, betting “1X” at 1.1 odds is pointless. Take the straight win at 1.3 instead.
4. Useless in One-Sided Games
If a match is a guaranteed blowout, double chance is a waste.
- Example: PSG vs. a third-division team in the French Cup. Betting “12” is redundant—just take the PSG win.
When the Pros Outweigh the Cons
Double chance shines in specific scenarios:
- Underdogs with a shot: Bet “X2” when a mid-table La Liga team (e.g., Real Betis) faces a top club (e.g., Real Madrid) but has solid defense.
- Fatigued teams: If Bayern Munich played a Champions League game three days ago, their stars might be tired. Betting “1X” covers a draw.
- Bad weather/pitch conditions: Rainy games in the English Championship often turn messy. “1X” or “X2” fits here.
When to Avoid Double Chance
- Top teams at home: Man City at the Etihad? Skip “1X” – the straight win is better.
- Cup finals (sometimes): Knockout games often have extra time, so “12” is riskier (if the game goes to penalties, your bet loses).
- Low-stakes games: Pre-season friendlies or dead-rubber matches. The odds aren’t worth it.
Double chance isn’t about being a coward. You should use it as just another tool in your football betting arsenal. It’s about being smart. Use it when the game’s too close to call, or when a draw could wreck your bet. But always ask: “Are the odds worth the safety net?” If yes, go for it. If not, stick to the straight win.