Let’s break down Away No Bet (ANB) in football sports betting with full details, examples, and betting tips.
What Does Away No Bet Mean?
- “Away No Bet” is a market where you back the away team to win, but if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded (no win, no loss).
- If the away team loses, you lose your bet.
- It’s essentially the same as a Draw No Bet (DNB), but specifically favoring the away team.
So it removes the risk of losing your stake if the game ends level.
Outcome of an Away No Bet
Let’s say you bet ₦10,000 on Away No Bet:
- Away team wins → You win and get paid at the odds.
- Draw → Your stake (₦10,000) is refunded.
- Home team wins → You lose your stake.
Example
Match: Chelsea vs Newcastle (at Stamford Bridge)
Bookmaker odds:
- Chelsea (Home): 2.10
- Newcastle (Away): 3.60
- Draw: 3.20
- Newcastle – Away No Bet: 2.50
If you bet ₦10,000 on Newcastle (Away No Bet):
- Newcastle win 2–1 → You win ₦25,000 (₦10k × 2.5).
- Match ends 1–1 → You get your ₦10,000 back.
- Chelsea win 2–0 → You lose your ₦10,000.
Why Use Away No Bet?
- Protects you from a draw (common in tight fixtures).
- Safer than betting on “Away Win” in matches where the away team is strong but not a clear favorite.
- Great for underdogs who are in good form or facing a home team with weaknesses.
Best Situations to Use Away No Bet
- When the away team is in top form but playing against a strong home team.
- Derby matches or rivalry games, which often end in draws.
- When injuries/suspensions weaken the home team.
- In low-scoring leagues (e.g., Ligue 1, Serie A) where draws are frequent.
Betting Tips for Away No Bet
- Check draw statistics – If both teams draw a lot, ANB is safer than an away win bet.
- Look at recent away form – Teams that perform strongly away from home offer value.
- Fading home favorites – If the home team is overrated by bookmakers, ANB gives you leverage.
- Bankroll management – Odds for ANB are lower than full away win, so treat it as a safer bet, not a jackpot bet.
Quick Example Scenarios
- AC Milan (away) vs Torino (home)
Milan strong, Torino decent at home → Milan Away No Bet protects against a draw. - Manchester City (away) vs Tottenham (home)
City strong but Spurs tough at home → ANB reduces risk if Spurs hold them.
In Short:Away No Bet is a smart strategy when you want to back an away team but still get insurance if the game ends in a draw.
Would you like me to also create a comparison chart (Away Win vs Away No Bet) so you can visually see when ANB is better?