Double Result Bet Explained with 2 x Examples
Thanks to the advances in technology, betting on sports such as rugby has become much easier. It’s possible to bet on matches right up until kick-off at online bookmakers and bet in-play while the matches are taking place. In this article we explain how to use the Double Result Bet.
It’s very exciting and adds a new element to watching international rugby tournaments such as the Six Nations.
One of the many exciting betting markets available for matches in the 2018 Six Nations is the Double Result Bet. This market is not exclusive to rugby. It can be used to bet on other sports but it certainly works very well for oval ball game.
Explanation of Odds
Understanding odds is key to making informed bets. In the UK, odds are often displayed as fractions, such as 14/1. This indicates your potential return based on your stake.
For example, if you bet £10 at 14/1, a win would see you receive back £150 in total. That's £140 as a return and your original £10 stake. Decimal odds are also used, especially online, and work slightly differently.
A 14/1 fractional odd translates to 15.0 in decimals. This shows the total payout for a £1 bet, including the stake.
Double Result Bet Example 1: Ireland vs Italy
Take the 2018 Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy for example. The Irish are huge favourites to win this match. You would need to bet a lot of money on them to make anything substantial.
However, while Italy may ultimately lose the match, they could make things difficult for their hosts. Especially in the first half when their players are fresh. This opens the possibility of Italy taking a slender lead in with them at half-time but not having enough to hold on for the win.
Its situations like this which the Double Result Bet was made for and you can bet on Italy to be leading at half-time and for Ireland to come back and win the match. The odds for this at betfred were 14/1. Odds correct as of 09/02/2018
Double Result Bet Example 2: England vs Wales
Take the England vs Wales match at Twickenham in the 2018 Six Nations as an example. England are heavy favourites to win the match at just 1/5 with some bookmakers. However, if you look at the Double Result Bet market, you will find the odds for England to lead at half-time and win the match at 10/21.
Place a £10 bet at 1/5 and you will receive £12 back. However place a £10 bet at 10/21 and you will get returns of £14.76.
It’s not a huge difference. However the odds will vary from match to match and you can find good value in the Double Result Bet.
Tips for Using the Double Result Bet
Consider team endurance and strategies when placing Double Result Bets. Investigating team performances in recent matches helps predict half-time and full-time results.
Look for teams with strong starts but weaker finishes for profitable half-time/full-time splits. Keeping track of injuries can also indicate if a team might struggle late in the game. This can influence your bet decisions.
So, if you believe one team could start well but go on to lose the match, a Double Result Bet is a good option.
In addition, if one team is set to dominate the match from start to finish, the Double Result Bet offers better value than a standard win/lose/draw bet.
Comparison with Other Betting Markets
Double Result Bets can be more advantageous than Over/Under or Handicap Betting. This is particularly true when one team's performance is strong in one half.
While Handicap Betting adjusts the final result to make odds more balanced, Double Result focuses on predicting half-time and full-time outcomes. This offers better returns when predictions align with game flow.