Match Result (1X2)
Backing the home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2). The most common football market and the base for most other bets.
The Match Result or 1X2 market is a bet on the 90-minute outcome: home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2).
How it works
It's the most popular football market and the foundation for most others. Three possible outcomes means the draw is always in play, which keeps prices honest and makes value-finding a matter of judging all three probabilities.
Worked example
£10 on the home win (1) at 2.10 returns £21 if they win; a draw or away win loses the bet.
Pros
- Simple and widely available
- Best liquidity and prices
Cons
- The draw eats into your win chance
- Short-priced favourites offer little value
Tips
- Use Draw No Bet or Double Chance to reduce draw risk.
- Compare 1X2 prices across bookmakers for value.
FAQ
- What does 1X2 mean?
- 1 = home win, X = draw, 2 = away win. It's the standard three-way football result market for 90 minutes.
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