Double chance betting allows gamblers to cover two of the three possible outcomes in a match where a draw is an option, such as in football. This reduces risk but also lowers potential payouts compared to standard bets because it increases the likelihood of winning. The article explains how to place a double chance bet and addresses common misconceptions about this betting type, emphasizing responsible gambling practices.
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In sports betting, double chance allows bettors to cover two out of the three possible outcomes in a match—win, lose, or draw—reducing risk but also lowering potential payouts. Commonly used in football due to frequent draws, double chance turns a three-way selection into a two-way market, making it easier for bettors to win if their chosen team wins or draws. It’s important to note that this is one single bet rather than an accumulator, which can be confusing to new bettors. While reducing risk, the trade-off is shorter odds compared to predicting a specific outcome. This strategy is particularly useful when betting on heavily favored teams where avoiding defeat seems more likely for underdogs.
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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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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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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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It should be made clear that this is a single bet on one market, not a multiple or accumulator.
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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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What sports offer double chance betting?
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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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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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Select the outcome combination you want to back, add a stake and confirm your bet to place.
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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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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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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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Can I use double chance betting on any match?
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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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Availability will vary by operator and competition.
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