Alright — let’s break down Draw No Bet (DNB) in football betting so you understand exactly how it works, when it’s useful, and what outcomes mean for your wager.
1. What is Draw No Bet?
Draw No Bet is a football betting market where you bet on either Team A or Team B to win, but if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
It removes the risk of losing your bet if the game ends level — hence “No Bet” on the draw.
In other words:
- Win → You win your bet.
- Draw → Bet is void, stake returned.
- Loss → You lose your stake.
2. Why use Draw No Bet?
- To reduce risk when you think a team might win but want insurance against a draw.
- Useful in tight matches where both teams are evenly matched.
- Often used by cautious bettors to protect bankroll.
3. Example Scenarios
Example 1 – Betting on Team A (DNB)
- Match: Chelsea vs Liverpool
- Your Bet: Chelsea Draw No Bet @ 1.80
- Stake: $100
| Match Result | Outcome | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea win | Win | $180 ($80 profit) |
| Draw | Stake Returned | $100 |
| Chelsea lose | Lose | $0 |
Example 2 – Betting on Team B (DNB)
- Match: Arsenal vs Man City
- Your Bet: Man City Draw No Bet @ 2.00
- Stake: $50
| Match Result | Outcome | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Man City win | Win | $100 ($50 profit) |
| Draw | Stake Returned | $50 |
| Man City lose | Lose | $0 |
4. DNB Illustration Chart
Here’s a visual breakdown for Team A – Draw No Bet:
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│ Result │ Outcome │ Example │
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Team A │ Win │ Win Bet │ Profit Paid │
────────┼───────────┼─────────────┼─────────────┤
Match │ Draw │ Void Bet │ Stake Back │
────────┼───────────┼─────────────┼─────────────┤
Team A │ Lose │ Lose Bet │ Stake Lost │
────────┴───────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┘
5. Key Points to Remember
- Lower odds than 1X2 market because draw is removed.
- Good for bankroll protection when uncertain about a win.
- Often used in accumulators for safety.
- Similar to Asian Handicap 0.0.
Tips: if you strongly believe a team won’t lose, DNB is safer than the standard 1X2 market.
Avoid if you think the draw has high value — then a Double Chance might be better.
If you want, I can give you a color-coded scoreline chart showing DNB win/void/loss outcomes for all possible match results — it makes remembering the rule almost automatic.