What is 1st Half – Draw No Bet?
- This market applies only to the 1st half of a football match.
- You back one team to be leading at half-time.
- If your chosen team is winning at half-time → you win.
- If the 1st half ends in a draw → your stake is refunded (no win, no loss).
- If your team is losing at half-time → you lose.
It removes the risk of the draw in the 1st half, giving you a safety net.
Example with a Club Match
Match: Liverpool vs Chelsea
You place a bet on:
- Liverpool – 1st Half Draw No Bet
Possible outcomes at half-time:
- Liverpool 1–0 Chelsea → Bet wins (Liverpool lead).
- Liverpool 0–0 Chelsea → Stake refunded (draw at HT).
- Liverpool 0–1 Chelsea → Bet loses (Liverpool behind).
Why choose this market?
- Safer than betting on 1st Half 1X2, since the draw refunds your money.
- Good when you expect one team to start strong but want protection if it’s cagey.
- Useful in matches where the favorite usually dominates early but not guaranteed to score.
Practical Example with Odds
- Liverpool 1st Half Win: 2.20
- Chelsea 1st Half Win: 3.50
- Draw (1st Half): 2.00
- Liverpool 1st Half – Draw No Bet: 1.60
If you stake $100 on Liverpool DNB 1st Half:
- If Liverpool lead at HT → return = $160 (profit $60).
- If Draw → refund $100.
- If Chelsea lead at HT → lose $100.
Betting Tips
- Look at fast-starting teams → Some teams (like Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern) often press hard early.
- Consider away teams cautiously → Some strong away sides start slower, so DNB protects you.
- Use in big games → When teams are cautious, the DNB market reduces risk of an early stalemate.
- Check stats → Look at 1st half goal averages, possession, and shots in recent matches.
- Good for accumulators → Safer option in multi-bets compared to 1st Half 1X2.
In short: 1st Half Draw No Bet is a lower-risk way to back a team to lead early, giving you insurance if the first half ends level.
Would you like me to also compare 1st Half DNB vs Full Match DNB so you see when each is better?