Double Chance

By 99tipster

Updated on March 15, 2026 Shows outcome probability of each result
Switzerland
Lausanne
Young Boys
12
1
45.9%
X
24.6%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
54.1%
12
75.4%
Switzerland
Basel
Servette
12
1
43.1%
X
24.7%
2
32.1%
1X
67.9%
X2
56.9%
12
75.3%
Japan
Kataller Toyama
Zweigen Kanazawa
12
1
46.3%
X
24.8%
2
28.9%
1X
71.1%
X2
53.7%
12
75.2%
Slovakia
AS Trencin
MFK Skalica
12
1
43%
X
25.2%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
57%
12
74.8%
Tajikistan
Ravshan Kulob
Barkchi Hisor
1X
1
40.8%
X
33.8%
2
25.4%
1X
74.6%
X2
59.2%
12
66.2%
Spain
Eibar
Burgos CF
1X
1
41.8%
X
32.9%
2
25.4%
1X
74.6%
X2
58.2%
12
67.1%
Belgium
Genk
Saint Truiden
12
1
42.7%
X
25.6%
2
31.7%
1X
68.3%
X2
57.3%
12
74.4%
Spain
Tarazona
Atletico Madrid B
1X
1
45%
X
29.2%
2
25.8%
1X
74.2%
X2
55%
12
70.8%
Scotland
Dundee FC
Dundee United
12
1
39.8%
X
25.8%
2
34.4%
1X
65.6%
X2
60.2%
12
74.2%
Italy
Sudtirol
Pescara
1X
1
42.7%
X
31.3%
2
26%
1X
74%
X2
57.3%
12
68.7%
Ukraine
Kolos Kovalivka
Zarya Lugansk
1X
1
41.1%
X
32.8%
2
26.1%
1X
73.9%
X2
58.9%
12
67.2%
Ecuador
LDU de Quito
Universidad Catolica Quito
12
1
41.4%
X
26.3%
2
32.3%
1X
67.7%
X2
58.6%
12
73.7%
Spain
Unionistas de Salamanca
Barakaldo
1X
1
42.1%
X
31.7%
2
26.3%
1X
73.7%
X2
57.9%
12
68.3%
Tajikistan
Istaravshan
Khosilot Farkhor
1X
1
40.9%
X
32.7%
2
26.4%
1X
73.6%
X2
59.1%
12
67.3%
Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
NAC Breda
1X
1
42%
X
31.6%
2
26.4%
1X
73.6%
X2
58%
12
68.4%
Italy
Como
Roma
1X
1
43.4%
X
30.2%
2
26.4%
1X
73.6%
X2
56.6%
12
69.8%
Bulgaria
Pirin Blagoevgrad
Vihren Sandanski
12
1
39.3%
X
26.5%
2
34.2%
1X
65.8%
X2
60.7%
12
73.5%
Serbia
FK Novi Pazar
FK Cukaricki
1X
1
43.3%
X
30.1%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
56.7%
12
69.9%
Guatemala
Deportivo Malacateco
Deportivo Mixco
1X
1
44.6%
X
28.8%
2
26.6%
1X
73.4%
X2
55.4%
12
71.2%
Armenia
Pyunik
Alashkert
12
1
43.2%
X
26.7%
2
30.1%
1X
69.9%
X2
56.8%
12
73.3%
USA
New England Revolution
FC Cincinnati
12
1
39.5%
X
26.8%
2
33.7%
1X
66.3%
X2
60.5%
12
73.2%
Germany
Stuttgart II
Hoffenheim II
12
1
38.2%
X
26.8%
2
35%
1X
65%
X2
61.8%
12
73.2%
Uruguay
Deportivo Maldonado
Defensor Sporting
1X
1
41.3%
X
31.8%
2
26.9%
1X
73.1%
X2
58.7%
12
68.2%
Germany
Kaiserslautern
Karlsruher
12
1
41.4%
X
26.9%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
58.6%
12
73.1%
Mexico
Cancun
Atletico La Paz
12
1
40%
X
26.9%
2
33.1%
1X
66.9%
X2
60%
12
73.1%
Slovakia
OFK Malzenice
Inter Bratislava
1X
1
39.3%
X
33.6%
2
27%
1X
73%
X2
60.7%
12
66.4%
Slovenia
NK Primorje Ajdovscina
NK Aluminij Kidricevo
12
1
43.8%
X
27.1%
2
29.1%
1X
70.9%
X2
56.2%
12
72.9%
El Salvador
Municipal Limeno
Luis Angel Firpo
1X
1
41.8%
X
31%
2
27.2%
1X
72.8%
X2
58.2%
12
69%
Argentina
Belgrano Cordoba
Talleres de Cordoba
1X
1
39.5%
X
33.3%
2
27.2%
1X
72.8%
X2
60.5%
12
66.7%
Slovakia
MSK Zilina B
Petrzalka Bratislava
12
1
44%
X
27.2%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
56%
12
72.8%
Spain
Real Betis
Celta Vigo
1X
1
41.3%
X
31.6%
2
27.2%
1X
72.8%
X2
58.7%
12
68.4%
Uruguay
Central Espanol
Cerro Largo Melo
1X
1
40.2%
X
32.5%
2
27.3%
1X
72.7%
X2
59.8%
12
67.5%
USA
San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders
12
1
44.4%
X
27.3%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
55.6%
12
72.7%
India
NorthEast United
Jamshedpur FC
12
1
39.4%
X
27.3%
2
33.3%
1X
66.7%
X2
60.6%
12
72.7%
Chile
Universidad de Concepcion
Palestino Santiago
12
1
43.3%
X
27.3%
2
29.4%
1X
70.6%
X2
56.7%
12
72.7%
Argentina
Tigre Victoria
Argentinos Juniors
12
1
43.2%
X
27.5%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
56.8%
12
72.5%
Argentina
Gimnasia y Tiro
Temperley
1X
1
37.7%
X
34.8%
2
27.5%
1X
72.5%
X2
62.3%
12
65.2%
Italy
Entella
Avellino
1X
1
43.1%
X
29.4%
2
27.5%
1X
72.5%
X2
56.9%
12
70.6%
Spain
Real Sociedad
Osasuna
12
1
42.5%
X
27.5%
2
30%
1X
70%
X2
57.5%
12
72.5%
Georgia
Iberia 1999 Tbilisi
Dinamo Tbilisi
1X
1
38.4%
X
34.1%
2
27.5%
1X
72.5%
X2
61.6%
12
65.9%
Montenegro
Arsenal Tivat
Bokelj Kotor
1X
1
34.3%
X
38.3%
2
27.5%
1X
72.5%
X2
65.7%
12
61.7%
Faroe Islands
EB Streymur
AB Argir
12
1
43.5%
X
27.5%
2
29%
1X
71%
X2
56.5%
12
72.5%
Poland
Gornik Zabrze
Rakow Czestochowa
12
1
36.7%
X
27.6%
2
35.8%
1X
64.2%
X2
63.3%
12
72.4%
Mexico
Leon
Club Tijuana
12
1
43.1%
X
27.7%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
56.9%
12
72.3%
Spain
Cacereno
Ponferradina
1X
1
40.4%
X
32%
2
27.7%
1X
72.3%
X2
59.6%
12
68%
Turkey
Sakaryaspor
Vanspor
12
1
40.5%
X
27.7%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
59.5%
12
72.3%
Germany
Werder Bremen
Mainz
1X
1
43%
X
29.2%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
57%
12
70.8%
Russia
Shinnik Yaroslavl
Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
1X
1
43.4%
X
28.8%
2
27.8%
1X
72.2%
X2
56.6%
12
71.2%
Norway
Valerenga Oslo
Sandefjord
12
1
43.7%
X
27.8%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
56.3%
12
72.2%
Thailand
Bangkok United
Port Bangkok
1X
1
41.1%
X
31.1%
2
27.9%
1X
72.1%
X2
58.9%
12
68.9%
Belgium
Lokeren
Jong KAA Gent
12
1
41.8%
X
27.9%
2
30.3%
1X
69.7%
X2
58.2%
12
72.1%
Paraguay
Sportivo Ameliano
Guarani Asuncion
1X
1
41.7%
X
30.3%
2
28%
1X
72%
X2
58.3%
12
69.7%
Serbia
Radnicki 1923
Vojvodina Novi Sad
12
1
40.6%
X
28%
2
31.4%
1X
68.6%
X2
59.4%
12
72%
Germany
Schalke 04
Hannover
12
1
40.2%
X
28%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
59.8%
12
72%
Russia
Akron Tolyatti
Akhmat Grozny
1X
1
40.8%
X
31.1%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
59.2%
12
68.9%
Guatemala
Coban Imperial
Comunicaciones
1X
1
40.5%
X
31.4%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
59.5%
12
68.6%
South Korea
Pohang Steelers
Incheon United
1X
1
43.1%
X
28.9%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
56.9%
12
71.1%
Bulgaria
Chernomorets Burgas
CSKA Sofia II
12
1
43.1%
X
28.1%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
56.9%
12
71.9%
Italy
Casertana
Monopoli 1966
1X
1
40.7%
X
31.2%
2
28.1%
1X
71.9%
X2
59.3%
12
68.8%
Estonia
Flora Tallinn
Nomme Kalju
12
1
40.2%
X
28.2%
2
31.6%
1X
68.4%
X2
59.8%
12
71.8%
South Korea
Hwaseong FC
Cheonan City
1X
1
41%
X
30.7%
2
28.3%
1X
71.7%
X2
59%
12
69.3%
Cyprus
Aris Limassol
APOEL Nicosia
12
1
41.7%
X
28.3%
2
29.9%
1X
70.1%
X2
58.3%
12
71.7%
Guatemala
Xelaju MC
Antigua GFC
1X
1
41.1%
X
30.5%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
58.9%
12
69.5%
Japan
Blaublitz Akita
Tochigi SC
1X
1
37.8%
X
33.8%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
62.2%
12
66.2%
Argentina
Agropecuario Argentino
Chacarita Juniors
1X
1
42%
X
29.6%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
58%
12
70.4%
Italy
Pisa 1909
Cagliari
1X
1
41.6%
X
29.9%
2
28.4%
1X
71.6%
X2
58.4%
12
70.1%
Brazil
Internacional RS
Bahia BA
1X
1
42.5%
X
29%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
57.5%
12
71%
Colombia
America de Cali
Deportes Tolima
1X
1
40.7%
X
30.8%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
59.3%
12
69.2%
Bulgaria
Cherno more Varna
Montana
1X
1
38.4%
X
33.1%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
61.6%
12
66.9%
Northern Ireland
Glentoran
Linfield
1X
1
37.2%
X
34.2%
2
28.5%
1X
71.5%
X2
62.8%
12
65.8%
Denmark
Hvidovre
Kolding
12
1
39.8%
X
28.5%
2
31.7%
1X
68.3%
X2
60.2%
12
71.5%
Spain
Sporting Gijon
Castellon
12
1
39.3%
X
28.5%
2
32.2%
1X
67.8%
X2
60.7%
12
71.5%
Portugal
Rio Ave
Estrela da Amadora
12
1
37.2%
X
28.5%
2
34.3%
1X
65.7%
X2
62.8%
12
71.5%
USA
Houston Dynamo
Portland Timbers
12
1
39.4%
X
28.5%
2
32%
1X
68%
X2
60.6%
12
71.5%
Taiwan
Tatung FC
AC Taipei
1X
1
36.5%
X
34.9%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
63.5%
12
65.1%
Peru
Cusco FC
Cienciano
12
1
40.4%
X
28.6%
2
31%
1X
69%
X2
59.6%
12
71.4%
Germany
Dynamo Dresden
Preussen Munster
1X
1
41.8%
X
29.6%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
58.2%
12
70.4%
Turkey
Sariyer SK
Keciorengucu
1X
1
39.3%
X
32.1%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
60.7%
12
67.9%
Russia
FC Ufa
Sokol Saratov
1X
1
40.1%
X
31.3%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
59.9%
12
68.7%
Germany
Freiburg
Union Berlin
1X
1
42.3%
X
29.1%
2
28.6%
1X
71.4%
X2
57.7%
12
70.9%
Guatemala
Deportivo Achuapa
Marquense
1X
1
40.4%
X
31%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
59.6%
12
69%
Brazil
Bragantino SP
Sao Paulo SP
1X
1
40.6%
X
30.7%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
59.4%
12
69.3%
South Korea
Gangwon FC
FC Anyang
1X
1
41.3%
X
30%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
58.7%
12
70%
Denmark
Esbjerg
Hillerod
1X
1
42.4%
X
29%
2
28.7%
1X
71.3%
X2
57.6%
12
71%
Portugal
Vizela
Lusitania
12
1
36.8%
X
28.7%
2
34.4%
1X
65.6%
X2
63.2%
12
71.3%
Belgium
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louviere
12
1
39.6%
X
28.7%
2
31.7%
1X
68.3%
X2
60.4%
12
71.3%
England
Nottingham
Fulham
12
1
39.5%
X
28.7%
2
31.8%
1X
68.2%
X2
60.5%
12
71.3%
Russia
Pari Nizhny Novgorod
Krylya Sovetov Samara
12
1
42.4%
X
28.7%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
57.6%
12
71.3%
Chile
Cobresal El Salvador
Deportes Limache
12
1
42.4%
X
28.8%
2
28.8%
1X
71.2%
X2
57.6%
12
71.2%
Colombia
Deportivo Pereira
Aguilas Doradas
12
1
39%
X
28.8%
2
32.2%
1X
67.8%
X2
61%
12
71.2%
Austria
Austria Wien
Sturm Graz
1X
1
41.7%
X
29.4%
2
28.9%
1X
71.1%
X2
58.3%
12
70.6%
Slovenia
FC Koper
NK Celje
1X
1
41.9%
X
29.1%
2
28.9%
1X
71.1%
X2
58.1%
12
70.9%
USA
FC Dallas
San Diego FC
12
1
37.6%
X
28.9%
2
33.5%
1X
66.5%
X2
62.4%
12
71.1%
Poland
Pogon Siedlce
Znicz Pruszkow
1X
1
41.9%
X
29.2%
2
29%
1X
71%
X2
58.1%
12
70.8%
Spain
Sevilla Atletico
Antequera
1X
1
37.2%
X
33.8%
2
29%
1X
71%
X2
62.8%
12
66.2%
Italy
Crotone
Salernitana
1X
1
40.8%
X
30.1%
2
29.1%
1X
70.9%
X2
59.2%
12
69.9%
Albania
Vora FK
Partizani Tirana
1X
1
37.5%
X
33.4%
2
29.1%
1X
70.9%
X2
62.5%
12
66.6%
Chile
Nublense Chillan
Deportes La Serena
1X
1
39.4%
X
31.4%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
60.6%
12
68.6%
Germany
Stuttgart
RB Leipzig
1X
1
40.1%
X
30.7%
2
29.2%
1X
70.8%
X2
59.9%
12
69.3%
El Salvador
Isidro Metapan
FAS Santa Ana
1X
1
38.6%
X
32.2%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
61.4%
12
67.8%
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur City
Selangor FC
1X
1
40.2%
X
30.5%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
59.8%
12
69.5%
Brazil
Santos SP
Corinthians SP
1X
1
40%
X
30.7%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
60%
12
69.3%
Spain
Hercules
Real Murcia
12
1
40.8%
X
29.3%
2
30%
1X
70%
X2
59.2%
12
70.7%
Portugal
Feirense
Penafiel
1X
1
40.4%
X
30.3%
2
29.3%
1X
70.7%
X2
59.6%
12
69.7%
Spain
Mallorca
Espanyol
12
1
39.9%
X
29.3%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
60.1%
12
70.7%
Italy
Triestina
Pro Vercelli
12
1
40.1%
X
29.3%
2
30.6%
1X
69.4%
X2
59.9%
12
70.7%
South Africa
Kaizer Chiefs
Durban City
12
1
38%
X
29.4%
2
32.6%
1X
67.4%
X2
62%
12
70.6%
Portugal
Uniao Leiria
Maritimo
12
1
37.9%
X
29.4%
2
32.8%
1X
67.2%
X2
62.1%
12
70.6%
Poland
LKS Lodz
Odra Opole
12
1
37.7%
X
29.4%
2
32.9%
1X
67.1%
X2
62.3%
12
70.6%
Mexico
Atletico Morelia
Tepatitlan
1X
1
39.2%
X
31.4%
2
29.4%
1X
70.6%
X2
60.8%
12
68.6%
England
Crystal Palace
Leeds
1X
1
40.6%
X
29.9%
2
29.5%
1X
70.5%
X2
59.4%
12
70.1%
Belgium
Royal Antwerp
Standard Liege
12
1
39.9%
X
29.5%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
60.1%
12
70.5%
Greece
Kifisia
Volos FC
1X
1
36.8%
X
33.6%
2
29.6%
1X
70.4%
X2
63.2%
12
66.4%
Italy
Forli
Juventus Next Gen
1X
1
36.3%
X
34%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
63.7%
12
66%
Turkey
Samsunspor
Kayserispor
1X
1
38.6%
X
31.8%
2
29.7%
1X
70.3%
X2
61.4%
12
68.2%
Germany
Ulm 1846
Ingolstadt
12
1
38.9%
X
29.8%
2
31.4%
1X
68.6%
X2
61.1%
12
70.2%
Ecuador
Mushuc Runa
Macara Ambato
12
1
36.6%
X
29.8%
2
33.6%
1X
66.4%
X2
63.4%
12
70.2%
Argentina
Gimnasia La Plata
Independiente Rivadavia
12
1
40.3%
X
29.8%
2
30%
1X
70%
X2
59.7%
12
70.2%
Montenegro
Mladost Donja Gorica
Jezero Plav
12
1
38.2%
X
29.8%
2
32%
1X
68%
X2
61.8%
12
70.2%
Portugal
Nacional
Estoril Praia
1X
1
38.9%
X
31.2%
2
29.9%
1X
70.1%
X2
61.1%
12
68.8%
Czech Republic
Banik Ostrava B
Taborsko
12
1
39.3%
X
29.9%
2
30.9%
1X
69.1%
X2
60.7%
12
70.1%
Ecuador
Emelec Guayaquil
Orense SC
12
1
38.7%
X
30%
2
31.2%
1X
68.8%
X2
61.3%
12
70%
Italy
Sassuolo
Bologna
12
1
37.7%
X
30%
2
32.3%
1X
67.7%
X2
62.3%
12
70%
Italy
Verona
Genoa
1X
1
39.7%
X
30.3%
2
30%
1X
70%
X2
60.3%
12
69.7%
Albania
Dinamo City
Teuta Durres
12
1
39%
X
30.1%
2
30.8%
1X
69.2%
X2
61%
12
69.9%
Montenegro
Decic Tuzi
Sutjeska Niksic
12
1
36.8%
X
30.1%
2
33.1%
1X
66.9%
X2
63.2%
12
69.9%
El Salvador
Hercules San Salvador
Fuerte San Francisco
1X
1
35.1%
X
34.7%
2
30.2%
1X
69.8%
X2
64.9%
12
65.3%
Montenegro
Mornar Bar
Buducnost Podgorica
12
1
39%
X
30.3%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
61%
12
69.7%
Turkey
Kasimpasa
Eyupspor
12
1
39%
X
30.3%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
61%
12
69.7%
Italy
Lecco
Novara
1X
1
37.6%
X
31.8%
2
30.5%
1X
69.5%
X2
62.4%
12
68.2%
Switzerland
Neuchatel Xamax
Rapperswil-Jona
12
1
38.4%
X
30.6%
2
31%
1X
69%
X2
61.6%
12
69.4%
Japan
V-Varen Nagasaki
Avispa Fukuoka
1X
1
38.1%
X
31.2%
2
30.7%
1X
69.3%
X2
61.9%
12
68.8%
Russia
Volga Ulyanovsk
FC Chelyabinsk
12
1
38.3%
X
30.7%
2
31%
1X
69%
X2
61.7%
12
69.3%
Czech Republic
Viktoria Zizkov
SFC Opava
12
1
38.3%
X
30.7%
2
31.1%
1X
68.9%
X2
61.7%
12
69.3%
Czech Republic
Sigma Olomouc
Karvina
1X
1
37.5%
X
31.6%
2
30.9%
1X
69.1%
X2
62.5%
12
68.4%
El Salvador
Cacahuatique
Zacatecoluca FC
12
1
36.8%
X
31.1%
2
32.1%
1X
67.9%
X2
63.2%
12
68.9%
Austria
First Vienna FC 1894
Austria Wien II
12
1
36.2%
X
31.5%
2
32.3%
1X
67.7%
X2
63.8%
12
68.5%

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

Scenario1X2 BetDouble Chance Bet
Outcomes1 (e.g., Home Win)2 (e.g., Home Win + Draw)
PayoutHigherLower
RiskHigherLower

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.