<p>Draw No Bet removes one of football's three possible outcomes from the equation. Back a team in this market and you win if they win, lose if they lose, but get your stake refunded if the match ends level.</p> <p>It's a middle ground between the standard match result market and backing a team on the handicap.</p> <p>The market exists because draws happen frequently in football. Across Europe's top leagues, roughly 25% of matches end level after 90 minutes. That's a lot of variance for punters to absorb, and Draw No Bet offers a way to neutralise it.</p> <h2>How Draw No Bet Works</h2> <p>The market offers two options: either team to win. There's no draw selection because a draw triggers a refund rather than a result.</p> <p>Say Liverpool host Everton. The Draw No Bet market might show Liverpool at $1.45 and Everton at $2.60. Back Liverpool and three things can happen: Liverpool win and you collect at $1.45, Everton win and you lose your stake, or the match draws and your stake returns in full.</p> <p>The 90-minute rule applies. Only regulation time counts, including stoppage time. If a cup match goes to extra time or penalties after a draw, your Draw No Bet wager has already been refunded based on the score at full time.</p> <h2>Why Punters Use Draw No Bet</h2> <p>The obvious trade-off is price. You'll get shorter odds than the standard match result market because you're removing one losing outcome. Liverpool might be $1.85 to win outright but only $1.45 on Draw No Bet. That discount buys you insurance against the draw.</p> <p>It suits matches where you're confident one team is better but worried about a cagey result. Derby matches, cup ties where underdogs defend deep, or any game where a draw feels more likely than the head-to-head odds suggest.</p> <p>Some punters use Draw No Bet as a stepping stone. It's less aggressive than backing a team outright but offers better returns than double chance. You're saying "I think this team wins, but I'm not confident enough to risk losing to a draw."</p> <h2>Draw No Bet in Multis</h2> <p>Draw No Bet legs behave differently in multi bets. If one leg pushes (refunds due to a draw), the multi doesn't void entirely. Instead, that leg gets removed and the payout recalculates based on the remaining selections.</p> <p>A four-leg multi where one Draw No Bet selection draws becomes a three-leg multi. You'll still collect if the other three win, just at reduced odds. This makes Draw No Bet a popular choice for multi punters who want some protection without voiding their entire bet.</p> <h2>Draw No Bet vs Double Chance</h2> <p>Both markets reduce risk, but they work differently. Double chance pays out on a draw rather than refunding. If you back "Liverpool or Draw" on double chance, you win if Liverpool win or if the match draws. You only lose if Everton win.</p> <p>Double chance offers more protection but at shorter odds again. Draw No Bet sits between standard match result and double chance in terms of both risk and return. Choose based on how much you're willing to sacrifice in odds for additional safety.</p> <p>For even more protection, check out our guide to double chance betting.</p> <h2>Where to Use Draw No Bet</h2> <p>Draw No Bet is available across most <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer">soccer betting</a> markets. It's particularly useful when betting on leagues known for tight, tactical matches.</p> <p>If you're looking at <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league">Premier League betting</a>, Draw No Bet can be valuable for matches between mid-table sides where draws are common. Similarly, <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/italy/italian-serie-a">Serie A betting</a> often sees defensive encounters that make this market appealing.</p> <p>For punters wanting to understand more about how leagues differ tactically, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/premier-league-betting-guide">Premier League betting guide</a> breaks down the patterns worth knowing.</p> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <p><strong>Does Draw No Bet include extra time?</strong></p> <p>No. The market settles on the 90-minute result including stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shootouts don't affect Draw No Bet wagers.</p> <p><strong>What happens if my Draw No Bet pushes in a multi?</strong></p> <p>The leg is removed and your multi recalculates with the remaining selections. You can still win, just at adjusted odds.</p> <p><strong>Is Draw No Bet available for live betting?</strong></p> <p>Yes, though you'll need to call the live betting line to place the wager. Odds adjust based on the current score and time remaining.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/serie-a-betting-guide-2025-26">Your complete guide to betting on Italian football</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/what-is-xg-soccer-explained">What xG actually tells us about football matches</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/epl-betting-form-stats-analysis">The stats that matter when betting on Premier League matches</a></li> </ul>