Double Chance is a popular football betting market that allows you to cover two of the three possible match outcomes with a single bet, significantly improving your chances of winning.
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.
Key Benefits
- Higher win probability (covering 2 out of 3 outcomes)
- Lower risk compared to standard match result bets
- Good for backing favourites when you want draw protection
Typical Odds
Double chance odds are naturally lower than single outcome bets since you're covering more possibilities. For example:
Where to Bet
All major UK bookmakers offer double chance markets, including:
- Bet365 - Extensive coverage across leagues
- William Hill - Competitive odds on double chance
- Paddy Power - Often includes enhanced double chance offers
- Sky Bet - Good mobile interface for live double chance betting
Double chance is ideal for conservative bettors or when backing strong favourites where you want insurance against an unexpected draw.