Many bettors assume that 1X2 is two matches, and sometimes this is true. However, there is more to 1X2 betting than meets the eye. It is possible to make money from 1X2 bets even when the games are not played. Let’s take a closer look at what 1X2 means and whether you should be using it or not.
What Is It?
A 1X2 bet is initially a bet on the result of two matches. The first match is either going to be a victory or a defeat for one of the teams. The second match, which is either going to be a victory or a defeat for the other team, is then used as a tiebreaker. You can’t lose on a 1X2 bet. If the first match ends in a draw, the second match is also a tiebreaker.
A 1X2 bet, as the name would suggest, is often placed on soccer matches. The vast majority of bets are placed on English Premier League matches because there are so many betting options and many bookmakers offer good odds on those games. It is also possible to make money from 1X2 bets in the Spanish and Italian Leagues. This is mainly due to the fact that few betting options are available in those competitions and most bookmakers offer very poor odds. You can’t use 1X2 bets to win big, but you can make decent money from small bets.
Are You Going To Win Or Lose On A 1X2 Bet?
Even though 1X2 betting sounds like an easy way to increase your odds of winning, it’s not necessarily going to be that simple. The first match of a 1X2 bet can be either a victory or a defeat for one of the teams and the second match is then used as a tiebreaker. As a result, the team that loses the first match has a chance of losing the entire bet. For example, say you place a 1X2 bet on Liverpool to win and Chelsea to lose. If Liverpool win the match, you win your bet. If Chelsea win, you also win because Liverpool lost the first match. Even though you didn’t lose the bet, you did still lose because Chelsea is now the team that lost the first match and the second match was then used as a tiebreaker. Essentially, you are betting on Liverpool losing the first match and winning the second match as a tiebreaker. This makes the first match of a 1X2 bet more critical to your overall success than the second match.
As you can see above, a loss on the first match of a 1X2 bet will hurt your chances of winning the entire bet (as long as your money stays behind). In fact, if you look at the odds below, you will see that some bookmakers are willing to take bets on the first game alone. In this case, the second match is just a formality and you are essentially betting that your favorite team is not going to lose the first match. This can be a useful approach if you are not sure that your team is going to win the second match. Naturally, you should avoid these types of bets if your team is in the lead after the first game. The fact that some bookmakers offer these types of bets tells you how much they believe that the first game is going to be decisive in the end.
Why Are Bookmakers Putting These Bets On?
The main reason why bookmakers offer these types of bets is because they know that there are people who will want to bet on the result of the two matches. In theory, these types of bets should not be possible because the first match is either going to be a victory or a defeat for one of the teams and the second match is then used as a tiebreaker. However, in rare occasions, things do not go according to plan and a team wins despite being underdogs in the first match. In those situations, the second match becomes even more important because it is now possible to hit a homerun and win the entire bet. It is then that the importance of the first match is truly realized and the bookmaker takes the appropriate action by removing the bet or adjusting the odds in favor of the bettor. In most cases, bookmakers will simply remove the bet because they believe that the first game was probably not that competitive from the get-go and the fact that it ended in a draw means that it was probably not that important either.
Is It Accurate To Assume That These Bets Are Risk Free?
While it is generally true that you cannot lose on a 1X2 bet, this is not necessarily true. It is possible to reduce your chances of losing by using the right approach and doing some research before placing the bet. As we mentioned above, the first game of a 1X2 bet can be either a victory or a defeat for one of the teams and the second game is then used as a tiebreaker. When you look at it this way, it is easy to see that the second game is actually more important than the first game. As a result, some bookmakers are simply taking this into consideration by adjusting the odds in their favor or leaving the bet alone. In most cases, these types of bets are simply taken off because the first game was not all that important from the outset and the second game became the decisive factor. Naturally, if your team loses the second match regardless of whether they won or lost the first match, you have still lost because in this case, the first match was simply a formality and there is really no point in betting on the second match alone.
Do These Bets Payout If Your Team Wins?
If your team wins the first match of a 1X2 bet, you win the entire bet. The second match, which is either going to be a victory or a defeat for the other team, is then used as a tiebreaker. As a result, the team that wins the first match of a 1X2 bet wins regardless of whether they won or lost the second match. For example, say your team won the first match and the second match was then used as a tiebreaker. Your team then wins the bet even though they lost the second match. It is worth noting that some bookmakers will simply remove these types of bets if the second match is lost, but in rare occasions, you can actually hit a homerun and win the entire bet. Naturally, you should avoid these types of bets if your team is in the lead after the first game.
As you can see above, a win on the first game of a 1X2 bet is worth the money you bet on it. In this case, the second game is simply a formality and there is no point in betting on the second game alone. However, if your team loses the first game of a 1X2 bet, you have still lost because there is no point in betting on the second game alone (as long as your money stays behind). In those situations, the bookmaker will either take the bet off or adjust the odds in their favor because the first game was not that important from the outset and the second game became the decisive factor. You should avoid these types of bets if your team is in the lead after the first game.
When Do These Bets Expire?
As we mentioned above, in rare instances, it is possible to make money from these types of bets even when they are not played. In most cases, these bets are simply taken off after the matches are finished. Naturally, if the matches are not played and then the bet is placed, the betting odds are not valid and you have then lost the bet (unless the bookmaker changes the odds in your favor). It is then that the importance of the first match is truly realized and the bookmaker will adjust the odds in their favor or simply remove the bet. You should avoid these types of bets if there is any doubt that your team is going to win the second match. If you are not sure what kind of bet is going to expire first, it is normally safest to simply avoid placing these types of bets. The more experienced you become as a bettor, the more you will realize how useful it can be to have an idea of when these types of bets are going to expire. In most cases, these bets do not have very long standing because the outcome of the first game is usually clear. In some instances, the excitement of the game can result in the second game being decided in an unexpected manner, resulting in the bet being void or at least adjusted in favor of the bettor. In other words, you cannot predict when these types of bets will expire, but it is possible to have some idea of when they are going to expire. In most cases, these bets are going to expire either immediately after the matches or very shortly after. Naturally, if the games are delayed or are played on a Sunday, these bets are going to expire on Monday at the earliest.