You like a team to win. But draws happen in 25 to 28% of football matches worldwide. That's more than 1 in 4 games ending level.
Draw No Bet solves this problem elegantly. Pick a winner. If it draws, get your money back. No complicated handicap lines, no split stakes. Just simple insurance against the most frustrating result in football betting.
Here's everything you need to know about how DNB works on Bet9ja, when to use it, and how it compares to Double Chance and standard 1X2.
What Is Draw No Bet?
Draw No Bet is a two-outcome market that removes the draw. You back either the home or away team. If your team wins, you win. If the match draws, your stake is returned. If your team loses, you lose your stake.
Think of it as Asian Handicap 0, they're mathematically identical. The difference is branding. DNB is easier for beginners to understand, which is why Bet9ja lists it as a separate market.
How DNB Works on Bet9ja
Let's walk through a concrete example with Naira stakes:
Match: Arsenal vs Newcastle
Market: Draw No Bet: Arsenal. Odds: 1.50
Stake: ₦10,000
✅ Arsenal wins 2-1 → Payout: ₦15,000 (profit ₦5,000)
🔄 Match draws 1-1 → Stake refunded: ₦10,000
❌ Newcastle wins 0-1 → Loss: ₦10,000
DNB vs Double Chance vs 1X2
These three markets all let you back a team, but the risk/reward profile is completely different. Here's a side-by-side comparison for a typical Premier League home favourite:
| Market | Typical Odds | You Win If | Draw Result | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 (Home) | 1.75 | Home wins | Lose | Highest |
| Draw No Bet | 1.50 | Home wins | Refund | Medium |
| Double Chance (1X) | 1.25 | Home wins or draws | Win | Lowest |
The trade-off is clear: more protection = lower odds. DNB sits in the middle: better odds than Double Chance, less risk than straight 1X2.
When DNB Makes Sense
Research by Koning (2000) found that draw frequency varies significantly by league. In leagues with high draw rates, DNB becomes more valuable:
| League | Draw Rate | DNB Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 28% | High (1 in 3.5 matches draws) |
| Serie A | 27% | High |
| La Liga | 26% | Medium-High |
| Premier League | 23% | Medium |
| Bundesliga | 21% | Lower (fewer draws) |
Away games are the sweet spot. Away teams draw more often than home teams, particularly in Italy and France. Backing an away favourite on DNB in Ligue 1 means your insurance kicks in almost 30% of the time.
If things go wrong mid-match, Bet9ja's cashout feature lets you lock in profit or limit losses before full-time.
DNB in Accumulators
DNB works beautifully in accumulators. On Bet9ja, if one DNB leg draws, that leg is voided and the accumulator continues with the remaining legs at adjusted combined odds.
This means a 5-leg accumulator with one DNB draw becomes a 4-leg accumulator. You don't lose the entire bet. You just get slightly lower odds. That's far better than losing everything because one match drew 0-0.
Pro tip: Use DNB for your riskiest legs (away favourites, derby matches) and standard 1X2 for strong home favourites. This hybrid approach protects your accumulator's weakest links.
Sources
- Koning, R.H. (2000). "Balance in Competition in Dutch Soccer." Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Series D, 49(3), 419 to 431.
- Bet9ja Help Center (2025). "Asian Handicap and Draw No Bet Markets." bet9ja.com.
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