Best Football Double Chance Predictions

Updated on April 19, 2025 Shows outcome probability of each result

South Korea

Gimcheon Sangmu

Daejeon Hana Citizen

44.2%

24.3%

31.5%

68.5%

55.8%

75.7%

Argentina

Club Almagro

Racing de Cordoba

43.3%

31.7%

25%

75%

56.7%

68.3%

Bolivia

Real Tomayapo

Universitario de Vinto

42.1%

32.3%

25.6%

74.4%

57.9%

67.7%

South Africa

Marumo Gallants

Lamontville Golden Arrows

42.2%

32%

25.7%

74.3%

57.8%

68%

England

Brentford

Brighton

40.4%

25.8%

33.8%

66.2%

59.6%

74.2%

USA

Columbus Crew

Inter Miami

40.9%

26.1%

33%

67%

59.1%

73.9%

Algeria

MC El Bayadh

ASO Chlef

43.9%

30%

26.1%

73.9%

56.1%

70%

Armenia

Pyunik

Urartu

41.3%

26.4%

32.4%

67.6%

58.7%

73.6%

Italy

Juventus Next Gen

Cavese 1919

40.9%

32.7%

26.4%

73.6%

59.1%

67.3%

Peru

Alianza Atletico

Sporting Cristal

44.3%

29.2%

26.5%

73.5%

55.7%

70.8%

Turkey

Erzurumspor

Istanbulspor

43.7%

26.5%

29.8%

70.2%

56.3%

73.5%

Peru

Sport Boys

Cienciano

41%

32.5%

26.5%

73.5%

59%

67.5%

Sweden

Falkenbergs

Oddevold

41.2%

26.5%

32.3%

67.7%

58.8%

73.5%

Portugal

Arouca

Estrela da Amadora

42.2%

31%

26.7%

73.3%

57.8%

69%

Argentina

Agropecuario Argentino

Chaco For Ever

43.4%

29.9%

26.7%

73.3%

56.6%

70.1%

Kazakhstan

Atyrau

Kyzylzhar Petropavl

42.3%

31.1%

26.7%

73.3%

57.7%

68.9%

Finland

MP Mikkeli

RoPS Rovaniemi

42.4%

31%

26.7%

73.3%

57.6%

69%

Argentina

Tristan Suarez

Alvarado Mar del Plata

43%

30.2%

26.8%

73.2%

57%

69.8%

Slovakia

MFK Zemplin Michalovce

AS Trencin

43.3%

29.8%

26.9%

73.1%

56.7%

70.2%

Lithuania

Suduva Marijampole

Siauliai

39.9%

33.1%

27%

73%

60.1%

66.9%

Saudi Arabia

Al-Taawoun

Al-Wehda Mecca

42.8%

30.1%

27%

73%

57.2%

69.9%

South Korea

FC Seoul

Gwangju FC

42.3%

30.6%

27.1%

72.9%

57.7%

69.4%

Germany

Sandhausen

Rot-Weiss Essen

44.2%

27.1%

28.7%

71.3%

55.8%

72.9%

Israel

M.S. Ashdod

Hapoel Hadera

41.4%

27.1%

31.5%

68.5%

58.6%

72.9%

Spain

Burgos CF

Cadiz

41.1%

31.7%

27.2%

72.8%

58.9%

68.3%

Thailand

Lamphun Warriors

Nakhon Pathom United

42.2%

30.6%

27.2%

72.8%

57.8%

69.4%

Hungary

Paksi

Puskas Academy

45.2%

27.5%

27.3%

72.7%

54.8%

72.5%

England

Crystal Palace

Bournemouth

42.2%

27.3%

30.5%

69.5%

57.8%

72.7%

Germany

Munchen 1860

Alemannia Aachen

44.6%

28.1%

27.3%

72.7%

55.4%

71.9%

Finland

Haka Valkeakoski

AC Oulu

44.9%

27.3%

27.8%

72.2%

55.1%

72.7%

Spain

Huesca

Racing Santander

43.2%

29.4%

27.4%

72.6%

56.8%

70.6%

Kazakhstan

Tobol Kostanay

Aktobe

41.3%

31.3%

27.4%

72.6%

58.7%

68.7%

Mexico

Leones Negros UdeG

Venados

41.9%

30.8%

27.4%

72.6%

58.1%

69.2%

Ecuador

Libertad Loja

Mushuc Runa

43.9%

28.6%

27.5%

72.5%

56.1%

71.4%

Czech Republic

MFK Vyskov

Sparta Prague B

44.9%

27.5%

27.7%

72.3%

55.1%

72.5%

Canada

HFX Wanderers FC

Pacific FC

42.9%

29.7%

27.5%

72.5%

57.1%

70.3%

China

Beijing Guoan

Shandong Taishan

41.6%

30.9%

27.5%

72.5%

58.4%

69.1%

Poland

Pogon Szczecin

Rakow Czestochowa

42.9%

29.5%

27.6%

72.4%

57.1%

70.5%

Indonesia

Persik Kediri

Persija Jakarta

43.4%

29%

27.6%

72.4%

56.6%

71%

Sweden

Orgryte

Orebro

42.4%

27.7%

29.9%

70.1%

57.6%

72.3%

Uruguay

Juventud de Las Piedras

Racing Club Montevideo

41.9%

27.7%

30.4%

69.6%

58.1%

72.3%

Australia

Western Sydney Wanderers

Melbourne City

42.5%

27.7%

29.8%

70.2%

57.5%

72.3%

Japan

Albirex Niigata

Kyoto Sanga FC

39.8%

27.7%

32.5%

67.5%

60.2%

72.3%

Bulgaria

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Slavia Sofia

44.4%

27.9%

27.7%

72.3%

55.6%

72.1%

Netherlands

Vitesse Arnhem

Roda JC Kerkrade

42%

27.7%

30.2%

69.8%

58%

72.3%

Germany

Osnabruck

Ingolstadt

42.1%

27.7%

30.2%

69.8%

57.9%

72.3%

Germany

Freiburg

Hoffenheim

42.9%

27.8%

29.2%

70.8%

57.1%

72.2%

England

Aston Villa

Newcastle

41.1%

27.8%

31.1%

68.9%

58.9%

72.2%

Luxembourg

Jeunesse Esch

Wiltz 71

42.2%

27.8%

30.1%

69.9%

57.8%

72.2%

Finland

VPS Vaasa

Inter Turku

43.4%

28.9%

27.8%

72.2%

56.6%

71.1%

Chile

Huachipato Talcahuano

Cobresal El Salvador

42.9%

29.2%

27.9%

72.1%

57.1%

70.8%

Switzerland

Grasshopper

Winterthur

39.2%

27.9%

32.8%

67.2%

60.8%

72.1%

Turkey

Boluspor

Fatih Karagumruk

39.8%

32.3%

27.9%

72.1%

60.2%

67.7%

Germany

Eintracht Braunschweig

Kaiserslautern

41.6%

30.4%

28%

72%

58.4%

69.6%

Brazil

Nautico PE

Botafogo PB

42.7%

29.3%

28%

72%

57.3%

70.7%

Slovenia

NK Primorje Ajdovscina

Nafta Lendava

43.5%

28.5%

28%

72%

56.5%

71.5%

USA

Austin FC

Los Angeles Galaxy

43.2%

28.1%

28.7%

71.3%

56.8%

71.9%

Scotland

Stranraer

Edinburgh City

41.2%

30.7%

28.1%

71.9%

58.8%

69.3%

South Africa

Sekhukhune United

Polokwane City

40.2%

31.7%

28.1%

71.9%

59.8%

68.3%

Honduras

Marathon San Pedro

Deportivo Genesis

41.3%

30.5%

28.2%

71.8%

58.7%

69.5%

Germany

Arminia Bielefeld

Hansa Rostock

43.6%

28.2%

71.8%

56.4%

71.8%

Scotland

Montrose

Dumbarton

38.8%

28.2%

33%

67%

61.2%

71.8%

Malaysia

Sri Pahang FC

Penang FC

41.2%

28.2%

30.5%

69.5%

58.8%

71.8%

Germany

Mainz

Wolfsburg

41.3%

30.5%

28.3%

71.7%

58.7%

69.5%

Japan

Sagan Tosu

Renofa Yamaguchi

42.4%

28.3%

29.3%

70.7%

57.6%

71.7%

Israel

Maccabi Petah Tikva

Bnei Sakhnin

41.1%

28.4%

30.5%

69.5%

58.9%

71.6%

Colombia

La Equidad Bogota

America de Cali

42.9%

28.6%

28.4%

71.6%

57.1%

71.4%

Ecuador

Deportivo Cuenca

Emelec Guayaquil

42.5%

28.4%

29%

71%

57.5%

71.6%

Germany

Energie Cottbus

Viktoria Koln

43.1%

28.4%

28.5%

71.5%

56.9%

71.6%

Scotland

The Spartans

Clyde

42.7%

28.9%

28.4%

71.6%

57.3%

71.1%

Portugal

Academico de Viseu

Torreense

40%

28.4%

31.6%

68.4%

60%

71.6%

Bulgaria

Sportist Svoge

Etar Veliko Tarnovo

38.9%

28.4%

32.7%

67.3%

61.1%

71.6%

Moldova

FC Balti

Petrocub-Hincesti

40.1%

31.5%

28.4%

71.6%

59.9%

68.5%

Costa Rica

Santos de Guapiles

Puntarenas

41.2%

30.2%

28.5%

71.5%

58.8%

69.8%

Argentina

Union de Santa Fe

Newell's Old Boys

42%

29.5%

28.5%

71.5%

58%

70.5%

Spain

Lugo

Real Sociedad B

40.1%

31.2%

28.6%

71.4%

59.9%

68.8%

Russia

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

KAMAZ Chelny

40.8%

30.6%

28.6%

71.4%

59.2%

69.4%

Poland

Polonia Warszawa

Wisla Plock

42.1%

29.4%

28.6%

71.4%

57.9%

70.6%

Czech Republic

Lisen Brno

Zbrojovka Brno

36.9%

28.7%

34.4%

65.6%

63.1%

71.3%

Italy

Latina

Potenza

37.8%

28.7%

33.5%

66.5%

62.2%

71.3%

Portugal

Nacional

Gil Vicente

40.8%

30.6%

28.7%

71.3%

59.2%

69.4%

Scotland

Cove Rangers

Alloa Athletic

38.6%

28.7%

32.6%

67.4%

61.4%

71.3%

Vietnam

Thanh Hoa FC

Viettel

38.8%

28.8%

32.3%

67.7%

61.2%

71.2%

Turkey

Goztepe

Besiktas

41.4%

28.8%

29.8%

70.2%

58.6%

71.2%

Argentina

Atletico Tucuman

Independiente

39.4%

28.9%

31.7%

68.3%

60.6%

71.1%

Argentina

San Miguel

Quilmes

38.2%

32.8%

29%

71%

61.8%

67.2%

Croatia

NK Osijek

HNK Gorica

41.5%

29%

29.5%

70.5%

58.5%

71%

Portugal

Penafiel

Feirense

40.5%

30.5%

29%

71%

59.5%

69.5%

Scotland

Airdrieonians

Greenock Morton

38.1%

29%

32.9%

67.1%

61.9%

71%

Uzbekistan

Shurtan Guzar

Mash'al Mubarek

40.9%

30%

29.1%

70.9%

59.1%

70%

Indonesia

PS Barito Putera

Persis Solo

41.2%

29.8%

29.1%

70.9%

58.8%

70.2%

Spain

Rayo Vallecano

Valencia

41.5%

29.3%

29.2%

70.8%

58.5%

70.7%

Austria

Rheindorf Altach

TSV Hartberg

40.2%

30.6%

29.2%

70.8%

59.8%

69.4%

Hungary

Debreceni

Zalaegerszegi

41.5%

29.2%

29.3%

70.7%

58.5%

70.8%

Albania

Bylis Ballsh

Partizani Tirana

39.3%

31.5%

29.2%

70.8%

60.7%

68.5%

Germany

Stuttgart II

Verl

39%

29.2%

31.8%

68.2%

61%

70.8%

Scotland

Stenhousemuir

Inverness

41.3%

29.3%

29.4%

70.6%

58.7%

70.7%

Spain

Betis Deportivo Balompie

Hercules

39.3%

29.3%

31.4%

68.6%

60.7%

70.7%

Tunisia

Olympique Beja

Stade Tunisien Tunis

39.7%

31%

29.3%

70.7%

60.3%

69%

Algeria

USM Alger

JS Kabylie

39.9%

30.7%

29.4%

70.6%

60.1%

69.3%

Poland

Piast Gliwice

Korona Kielce

38.8%

29.4%

31.8%

68.2%

61.2%

70.6%

Hungary

Diosgyori

Gyori ETO

38.9%

31.7%

29.4%

70.6%

61.1%

68.3%

Turkey

Kasimpasa

Sivasspor

40.3%

29.4%

30.3%

69.7%

59.7%

70.6%

Uzbekistan

Neftchi Fergana

Pakhtakor Tashkent

38.4%

29.5%

32.1%

67.9%

61.6%

70.5%

Spain

Barakaldo

Sestao River Club

40%

29.6%

30.4%

69.6%

60%

70.4%

Moldova

Milsami Orhei

Zimbru Chisinau

38.7%

31.6%

29.7%

70.3%

61.3%

68.4%

Luxembourg

Swift Hesperange

UNA Strassen

39.8%

29.8%

30.5%

69.5%

60.2%

70.2%

Thailand

Sukhothai FC

Chiangrai United FC

40%

29.9%

30.2%

69.8%

60%

70.1%

Italy

Casertana

Crotone

40.1%

30%

29.9%

70.1%

59.9%

70%

Slovenia

FC Koper

Bravo Ljubljana

40.1%

30%

29.9%

70.1%

59.9%

70%

Germany

Union Berlin

Stuttgart

37.2%

30%

32.8%

67.2%

62.8%

70%

Scotland

Dunfermline Athletic

Partick Thistle

38.8%

30.4%

30.8%

69.2%

61.2%

69.6%

Argentina

Huracan Buenos Aires

Defensa Y Justicia

38.1%

30.6%

31.3%

68.7%

61.9%

69.4%

Czech Republic

Mlada Boleslav

Jablonec

38.7%

30.6%

30.7%

69.3%

61.3%

69.4%

Czech Republic

Teplice

Hradec Kralove

38.5%

30.8%

30.7%

69.3%

61.5%

69.2%

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.

Football Double chance predictions guide

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.