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17
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
6%
1 of 17 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
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The double chance market lets you back two of the three possible outcomes in a sporting contest where the draw is a possibility.
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draw → let → contest
Most commonly associated with football, double chance turns a three-way selection into a two-way market, reducing the risk.
What does double chance betting work?
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Double chance selections combine two potential results: Home win or draw, away win or draw, or either team to win, no draw.
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selections → combine → results
Rather than requiring one of three results to occur, a double chance bet only needs one of its two covered results to occur for the bet to win.
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bet → require → results
It should be made clear that this is a single bet on one market, not a multiple or accumulator.
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is → make → market
This can be a common point of confusion when it comes to sports betting terms, with double chance sounding like a double or other accumulator-related terms.
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chance → come → terms
What sports offer double chance betting?
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sports → offer → betting
Thanks to the frequency of draws, football is where double chance is most commonly used, with draws less common in the other sports listed, making the market not as useful.
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market → use → sports
How to place a double chance bet
Pick an event which has three possible outcomes, and then scroll to the double chance market.
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which → place → market
Select the outcome combination you want to back, add a stake and confirm your bet to place.
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you → select → bet
With less inherent risk than the match result, there is a trade-off of shorter odds for a much higher chance of winning, since two of three results are covered.
Another scenario for double chance betting in football is in a game where one side is a big favourite, but a bettor thinks the underdog might avoid defeat and backs them in the double chance market.
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underdog → be → market
Bettors are reminded to always gamble responsibly by using the safer gambling tools available on betting sites.
We also recommend setting a budget, taking regular breaks, and not chasing losses when gambling.
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Betting should only be viewed as a source of entertainment, never as a reliable income.
Double chance betting - frequently asked questions
Is double chance the same as a double bet?
No, a double chance bet is a single bet covering two possible outcomes in one match.
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bet → view → match
A double bet is an accumulator of two separate selections that both need to win in order for the bet to land.
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bet → need → selections
Can I use double chance betting on any match?
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I → use → match
The double chance market is most commonly found in betting markets for football games, plus select fixtures in cricket, rugby union, rugby league and ice hockey.
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market → find → cricket
Availability will vary by operator and competition.
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