1X — this is a bet that the home team will not lose: either wins or draws.
Where and how the “1X” bet is used
The 1X bet is used in matches where three outcomes are possible: a win for one side or a draw.
The draw result is recorded at the end of regular time. If the game goes into overtime, the bet takes into account only the result of regular time.
The 1X bet is not used in sports where play continues “until victory” and there is no fixed time limit — for example, volleyball or tennis.
How to play the “1X” bet
The 1X bet belongs to conservative strategies: it reduces the risk of losing but offers lower odds compared to straight bets on a win or a draw.
For example, in the 3rd round match of the 2nd Bundesliga between “Nürnberg” and “Darmstadt 98,” the odds for the 1X bet were 1.35, while the odds for a home win were 2.04, and for a draw — 3.66.
This type of bet is often used in accumulators (express bets) to increase the total odds with minimal risk. Even with small odds, several 1X events can bring the overall multiplier to around 2.5–3.0.
Possible outcomes
Win: if the home team wins or draws.
Loss: if the away team wins.
Refund: if the match is canceled or the result annulled.
