Let’s break down “Home No Bet” in football sports betting with clear details, examples, and useful betting tips.
What is Home No Bet in Football Betting?
“Home No Bet” is a betting market where you back the home team to win, but with insurance against a draw.
- If the home team wins → You win.
- If the match ends in a draw → Your stake is refunded (no loss, no win).
- If the away team wins → You lose.
It is very similar to the “Draw No Bet (DNB)” market, but specifically on the home side.
Example 1:
Match: Chelsea vs Aston Villa
- Home No Bet (Chelsea) @ 1.55 odds
- Draw → Stake returned
- Away win (Aston Villa) → Bet lost
Outcomes:
- If Chelsea wins 2-1 → You win at 1.55 odds.
- If match ends 1-1 → Stake refunded.
- If Aston Villa wins 0-1 → You lose.
Example 2:
Match: Real Madrid vs Valencia
You bet ₦10,000 on Home No Bet (Real Madrid) at 1.40 odds.
- If Real Madrid wins → Payout = ₦10,000 × 1.40 = ₦14,000
- If draw → Refund = ₦10,000
- If Valencia wins → Lose full stake
Why Bettors Use Home No Bet
- Safety Net → Protects against the draw.
- Confidence in Home Advantage → Home teams generally perform stronger.
- Lower Risk than 1X2 → Normal “Home Win” loses if it’s a draw, but here you get a refund.
- Useful in Tight Games → Where the home side is strong but the away side is tricky.
Betting Tips for Home No Bet
- Use it when the home team is strong but often draws (e.g., Italian Serie A clubs like Roma, Juventus).
- Check head-to-head stats → If history shows many draws, “Home No Bet” is safer than straight win.
- Combine it in accumulators/parlays for reduced risk.
- Avoid using it if the away team has excellent away form (value may be poor).
- Best for matches where the home team has a home fortress reputation (e.g., Liverpool at Anfield, Real Madrid at Bernabéu).
Would you like me to also create a comparison chart between Home No Bet vs Draw No Bet vs Away No Bet so you can visually see the difference between these markets?