Double chance bets are a type of bet that combines two out of three possible outcomes of a three-way bet (1X2) under one bet. Instead of picking the usual Home win (1), Draw (X), or Away Win (2), you are allowed to wager two out of these three possible outcomes as one bet. The combinations are: Home or Draw (1X), Away or Draw (X2), and Home or Away (12).
As long as either of the two outcomes you have combined occurs, your bet wins. With double chance, you increase your chances of winning the bet and it is also a great way to reduce risk.
DC predictions today & tomorrow
Inter Milan vs Napoli prediction
Inter Milan ere in action in the UEFA Champions League in the week, and they managed to continue their fine form with a 1-0 win over English opponents, Arsenal courtesy a well taken goal from by Hakan Calhanoglu from the penalty spot. The English side was Inter’s biggest test yet in the UEFA Champions League, ... More
Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction
A 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford last Sunday was enough to push Chelsea into the top of the league standings, displacing Arsenal in the process. Nevertheless, The Blues can’t sit easy in that position as anything short of a win here will see them sliding down fast. Coach Enzo Maresca has done ... More
Inter Milan vs Arsenal prediction
The thrills of the UEFA Champions League continues this week with matchday 4 action set to come from the San Siro where Inter Milan will be taking on Arsenal. Over the weekend, Inter extended their unbeaten run to eight (consisting of 7 wins and 1 loss) with an hard-fought victory at home to Venezia in ... More
Lille vs Juventus prediction
The UEFA Champions League is entering an exciting phase, with Round 4 set to take place this Tuesday. This match features French side Lille hosting Italian club Juventus. Currently, Lille sits in 15th place in the table, while Juventus is 14th, holding a slight edge with a goal advantage and accumulating 6 points. As hosts, ... More
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig prediction
It has been a horrible month of October for Borussia Dortmund, especially in the past one week or so. After capitulating spectacularly in the 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League, they threw the lead again against Augsburg to lose 2-1 in the Bundesliga. This was followed by a midweek loss of 1-0 ... More
Newcastle vs Chelsea EFL prediction
After a gripping weekend showdown, Newcastle United will play Chelsea again but in the 4th round of the EFL Cup. The Magpies secured a tight victory over Wimbledon in the third round of the Carabao Cup courtesy of Fabian Schär’s Penalty late in 1st 45′, setting them up for another meeting with the Blues in ... More
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Double Chance bets explained
Double Chance allows you to use one bet to cover two of the three possible win-draw outcomes in a match. The options are as follows:
- Home or Draw (1X) – Your bet wins if the home team wins or the game ends in a draw
- Away or Draw (X2) – Your bet wins if the away team wins or the game ends in a draw
- Home or Away (12) – Your bet wins if either the home or away team wins
Bear in mind that the odds for Double Chance bets are lower than those for three-way bets. For example:
Liverpool vs Everton, Odds: Liverpool Win (1) 1.90, Draw (X) 3.20, Everton Win (2) 4.00
Double Chance Odds: Liverpool or Draw (1X) 1.35, Everton or Draw (X2) 2.05, Liverpool or Everton (12) 1.50
As you can see, the odds are significantly lower for double chance bets but the possibility of winning is higher.
Double Chance bets are settled based on the match results at full-time. Extra time and post-match penalties do not count.
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Double Chance betting strategies
Here, we explain the best strategies to use with double bets to increase your chances of winning.
Home team advantage
In general, teams have a better chance of winning at home or at least avoiding a loss. Similarly, teams are more likely to lose away compared to home. However, due to relative strengths, a home win may not be so obvious in some cases. Instead of a home win, the game may also end in a draw. In such a situation, a double chance bet presents a better way of covering your risk. A bet on Home or Draw (1X) will ensure you stand to win in case of either outcome. Get an idea about it by reading the best football betting tips for today on our homepage
Nearly matched teams
Betting on nearly matched teams can be tough since there is no obvious difference to help you pick the winner. There are games that show no clear favourite from the three-way odds. The usual considerations like team form, league position, and the number of points could also be just about the same. In such a situation, picking one outright outcome is hard and a double chance bet would be a better option. You can pick either team to win with a Home or Away (12) pick.
Dominant Teams
There are teams that may outrightly dominate their league or competition for a season or more. Such teams rarely lose a game so in most cases they will win or draw. A good example is Bayern Munich in Bundesliga which they have completely dominated over the past 8 seasons winning all the league titles in the process. Picking a dominant team to win is a good bet in most cases. However, there will be those few games that look tough even for them and a win may not be obvious. A double chance bet will ensure you are well covered. For example, if the dominant team is playing away to a strong rival, an Away or Draw (X2) bet is recommended.
Team form
Teams sometimes hit a rich vein of form and go on a long unbeaten run of games. They are able to get good results against any opponent that comes their way. If you are unsure about a team winning a particular match but they have been enjoying good form, a double chance bet can be used to give them a win or draw. Betting against a team enjoying a good run of form to lose is risky. Generally, teams tend to fight hard to protect their unbeaten run, especially when they are targeting a certain record. They are likely to earn draws in games that they were about to lose. Therefore, a double chance bet of win or draw can be used in such cases to increase your chances of winning the bet. Remember, team form can also be negative, such that a team goes for a long run of games without winning. In such a case, the double chance bet is in favour of the opponents.