Double Chance is a popular football betting market that allows you to cover two of the three possible match outcomes with a single bet, giving you better odds of winning compared to backing just one result.
How Double Chance Works
Instead of betting on a single outcome (Win/Draw/Win), you can bet on:
- 1X - Home team wins OR draw
- X2 - Away team wins OR draw
- 12 - Home team wins OR away team wins (no draw)
Example
If you place a "1X" bet on Manchester United vs Liverpool, you win if United wins OR the match ends in a draw. You only lose if Liverpool wins.
Pros and Cons
Advantages:
- Higher chance of winning (covers 2 out of 3 outcomes)
- Good for backing favorites while protecting against draws
- Useful when you want to avoid one specific outcome
Disadvantages:
- Lower odds/returns compared to single outcome bets
- Still possible to lose despite covering two outcomes
Where to Find Double Chance
Most major UK bookmakers offer double chance markets, including:
- Bet365 - Extensive double chance options across leagues
- William Hill - Clear presentation of double chance odds
- Sky Bet - Good mobile interface for double chance betting
- Paddy Power - Competitive odds on double chance markets
- Ladbrokes - Wide range of matches with double chance available
Double chance is particularly popular for Premier League, Championship, and European competition matches where outcomes can be unpredictable.