Draw No Bet Meaning & Betting Strategy

Draws are one of the most frustrating things in football. You are all geared up for elation or despair ahead of the game, but draws often leave you feeling a bit flat. 

But what if we could just get rid of draws altogether? Not in a literal sense, but in a betting sense. The concept is pretty simple, but to explain it here at Betfred Insights Education we have put together this explainer article on Draw No Bet Meaning & Betting Strategy.

What does Draw No Bet mean?

Draw No Bet - it does what it says on the tin. Available for most football matches on Betfred, this is as simple and straightforward as backing a team to win, but with added insurance.

If you back the home team to win and they do, your bet is settled as a winner as usual. If you back the home to win and the away team take the three points, your bet loses. But here's the difference between Draw No Bet and a normal Match Result selection. If the game finishes as a draw, you get your stake returned to you, rather losing the bet.

Essentially, it takes away the risk of a draw and gives you the chance to back your team without having to worry about them being pegged back. Simple!

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What are the advantages/strategy for Draw No Bet?

The main advantage of betting on Draw No Bet is the simplicity of it, which is akin to that of the regular Match Result market.

It is the most basic way to bet on football, backing a team to win, and it means we don't have to worry about the number of goals, goalscorers, cards or corners. We just need our team to win with the added insurance of the fact that we get our money back if the game is tied.

Due to the fact that the draw is taken out of the equation, the odds on a win will be slightly lower than in the regular Match Result market, so it's up to you to assess the risk and decide whether the Draw No Bet market offers good value.

This could work if there are two big teams facing off against each other and you fancy one of them to win but ultimately a draw is also a likely outcome. Although the odds are lower than the regular Match Result market, they are often higher than the Double Chance market, so there is some value to be had.

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In terms of strategy, it is worth doing the same research you would do before backing a team to win. Make sure you check the latest injury news and the manager press conferences to see if all the key players are available, while the form book is also worth assessing.

If a team is on a flying run of wins, you may get good value on them to win in the Draw No Bet market, especially if they are coming up against a team higher up in the league table than they are.

There's also the chance to use your insider knowledge if you are backing a team that you watch religiously and know that they perhaps haven't been getting the results they deserve. Using xG tables is also a good way to see if a side is underperforming and could be due a surprise win at a big price.

It really is as simple as that. Use all the tools you have at your disposal before you place your bet, and as always, gamble responsibly.

For more information, check out How to Bet on Football Online with Betfred

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