Draw no bet (DNB) is a popular market in football matches. With this bet, the bookmaker returns your stake if the match ends in a draw. So what is Draw no bet in practice, and what does Draw no bet mean in football for your stake? If your team wins, you’re paid at the DNB odds; if it’s a draw, your bet is void and your stake is returned; if your team loses, the bet loses. Below, we explain Draw no bet meaning with examples, how DNB odds compare with 1×2, and when it makes sense to use it.
What Does Draw No Bet Mean?
Draw no bet is a variation of the 1×2 market. In 1×2 you back one of three outcomes: the home team wins (1), the match draws (X) or the away team wins (2).
In the DNB market, draw is removed as an option. You can still back the home or away team to win, but if the match ends level, your stake is returned. This acts as insurance for your stake. Here are the three possible outcomes with this bet:
- If your team wins: your bet wins and you’re paid at the offered odds, along with your stake back.
- If the match ends in a draw: your stake is refunded in full. This is a no-profit, no-loss scenario.
- If your team loses: your bet loses and you lose your stake.
For example, Manchester United and Leeds had a 1–1 draw in the 2026 Premier League season (Matchday 7). Say Bettor A and Bettor B both bet £2 on Manchester United to win. Bettor A backed United in the 1×2 market, and Bettor B backed the same team in the Draw no bet market. Since the match ended 1–1, bettor A’s bet lost, while Bettor B’s stake was returned. Bettor B broke even, and Bettor A lost £2.
How Does Draw No Bet Work?
Draw no bet works by pricing only the two win outcomes. Take PSG vs FC Barcelona, a 2026 UEFA Champions League match (Matchday 3). These are the latest odds in the 1×2 and DNB markets for the two teams:
1×2 Odds
- PSG: 10/7
- Draw: 13/4
- FC Barcelona: 15/11
Draw No Bet Odds
- PSG: 20/23
- FC Barcelona: 4/5
The implied probabilities (likelihood of an event) in the 1×2 market are 41.18% for bets on PSG, 23.53% for draw bets and 42.3% for bets on Barcelona. In the Draw no bet market, the draw is removed and the odds are rebalanced for two outcomes (either team wins). That gives bets on PSG an implied win probability of 53.49% and 55.56% for bets on Barcelona.
Notice that the payouts are lower in the Draw no bet market for both teams. A £10 bet on PSG with 10/7 odds returns £14.3 profit in 1×2 but only £8.7 in DNB. Similarly, a £10 bet on Barcelona in 1X2 yields a £13.6 profit but only £8 in the DNB market.
So why accept shorter odds? Because the refund on a draw reduces your risk. A 1X2 bet on PSG loses on two of the three outcomes. A Draw no bet on the same team loses on only one. Note that this doesn’t affect PSG’s chance of winning the game. This bet only protects your bankroll, especially if you are not sure which team to back.
DNB also works inside accumulators. If a Draw no bet leg ends in a draw, that leg is void and the acca carries on with the remaining selections.
Does Draw No Bet Include Extra Time?
The DNB market is settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time in football matches. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs don’t count. So, even if it’s a knockout match, a 0–0 score at 90 minutes will be considered as a Draw (from a betting perspective).
When Does Draw No Bet Make Sense?
DNB adds little value when one side is a heavy favourite. For example, if a Premier League leader faces the bottom club, a draw would be the least likely result. In this scenario DNB price leaves almost no profit. A straight 1×2 win bet offers better value here.
It is most useful when a Draw is a real possibility. Let’s say two evenly matched sides like Manchester City and Arsenal play against each other. They are both in top form, so picking a winner may be difficult. In this case, DNB is the better choice as it protects your bankroll.
You can also take DNB on underdog teams you like but don’t trust to win outright.
Before you pick the market, check both teams’ recent form and how often they’ve been held to draws. 7bet offers football predictions to help with that research.
Half-Time Draw No Bet
7bet offers a half-time version of the Draw no bet market. The first half Draw no bet is settled at the 45 minutes mark, and the second half settles at the end of 90 minutes (including stoppage time). The same DNB rule applies for both halves.
Pro tip: First-half draws are more common than full-time draws, so the refund comes into play more often in the first half bets.
Sports Where Draw No Bet Is Popular
Draw no bet meaning in football is the one most bettors know, because football matches often end level. You’ll find the DNB market across all major domestic leagues as well as international tournaments, such as the UEFA Champions League.
Some bookmakers also offer it in rugby and ice hockey, where draws are possible (but less common). DNB settles on regular time here as well.
Advantages of Draw No Bet
- Lower risk than 1×2 as you lose on only one outcome instead of two.
- It protects your stake, so you can back tight games without worrying about a Draw.
- It’s a relatively simple market as you only need to decide which team is more likely to win.
Disadvantages of Draw No Bet
- Shorter odds: Odds are inversely proportional to the likelihood of an event. The more likely the event, the shorter the odds will be. DNB gives you two options where your stake is refunded (win or draw), so you will see a lower price here than the straight win bet.
- Less profit if you’re confident: If you strongly expect your team to win, DNB is not the best bet. Opt for 1×2 instead for a better return on your stake.
Draw No Bet vs Other Markets
Draw no bet isn’t the only way to cover this outcome. These are the different markets that you can choose:
| Market | Outcomes covered | If the match is a draw | Odds |
| 1×2 (win) | 1 | Loses | Highest |
| Draw no bet | 1 + refund on draw | Stake returned | Lower |
| Double chance | 2 | Wins (if draw is covered) | Lowest |
| Asian Handicap 0 | 1 + refund on draw | Stake returned | Similar to DNB |
Draw No Bet vs Double Chance
Draw no bet and double chance betting both reduce risk, but they work differently. In DNB, you back one team with an option of a refund if the match draws. With double chance, bettors can cover two outcomes at once:
- Team A or Draw: loses if Team B wins.
- Team A or Team B: loses only if the match ends in a draw.
- Draw or Team B: loses if Team A wins.
DNB has a slightly more risk so the payout is a little more here compared to double chance.
Draw No Bet vs Asian Handicap 0
Asian Handicap 0 is a part of the wider handicap betting market but it is essentially the same bet as DNB. Both return the stake in case of a draw. However, the odds in these markets tend to vary. 7bet offers several handicaps for football matches. Make sure to check whether +/- 0 handicap is available and compare those odds to DNB before placing your bets.
Draw No Bet at 7bet
At 7bet, every football match page lists a Draw no bet market, along with 1st half Draw no bet and 2nd half Draw no bet. Open any fixture from our football betting odds to find them.
FAQ
What is Draw no bet?
The DNB market allows you to bet on your chosen team with the offer of stake refund in case of a Draw. If your team wins, you’re paid at the offered odds. If the match draws, your stake is refunded. If your team loses, the bet loses.
What is a Draw no bet in football?
In football, a Draw no bet means that you are betting that your favourite team (either home or away) will win over 90 minutes plus stoppage time. A Draw makes the bet void, so you get your stake back. You only lose if the team you backed loses the match.
What happens to a Draw no bet if the match is a draw?
A Draw voids this bet, so the bookmaker returns your stake in full. This gives you no profit and no loss. In an accumulator, the drawn leg is removed and the acca continues on the remaining selections.
Does Draw no bet include extra time?
Usually, this bet settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties don’t count, even in knockout matches. However, make sure to check the terms before placing a bet.
Is Draw no bet the same as Asian Handicap 0?
Yes. Both markets refund your stake on a draw and pay out if your team wins. However, the odds vary in these markets.
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