A score draw is a match that ends level with both teams having scored at least one goal — a 1–1, 2–2, 3–3 or similar result. It is distinct from a goalless draw (0–0). Score draw betting lets you back this specific outcome at typically longer odds than the general draw market, since it excludes the 0–0 possibility. If the match ends 0–0, a score draw bet loses, even though a standard draw bet would win.
Score draw vs general draw: the key difference
On a standard 1X2 market, backing the draw covers all level scorelines including 0–0. The score draw market excludes 0–0 and therefore covers fewer outcomes — meaning the odds are longer. The implied probability of a score draw in a typical Premier League match is around 20–23%, compared to the total draw probability of around 24–27%. Goalless draws occur in roughly 6–9% of top-flight fixtures, which is the probability gap between the two markets. If a bookmaker prices the score draw at 5.0 (20% implied probability) but the actual score draw rate in a specific fixture context is higher, there is potential value.
When score draws are more likely
Score draws are most likely in evenly-matched fixtures where both teams have attacking quality but neither has a dominant defensive record. Historically, Premier League derbies and fixtures between closely-ranked mid-table sides show above-average score draw rates. The 1–1 is the single most common scoreline in English top-flight football over long periods, occurring in roughly 12–14% of matches. Any match where the probability of exactly 1–1 is significantly above 12% is worth targeting for score draw value.
Score draw in correct score betting
Score draw betting is closely related to the correct score market. If you are confident in a draw result but cannot decide between 1–1 and 2–2, the score draw market covers both simultaneously at odds between the two correct score prices. This is a reasonable middle ground between the general draw (which includes 0–0 at lower odds) and specific correct score bets (which are higher odds, single outcomes). 18+ — Gambling Awareness Trust: 1800 753 753.
Frequently Asked Questions
A draw includes all level results: 0-0, 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 etc. A score draw includes only results where both teams have scored: 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 etc. A 0-0 is a draw but not a score draw. Score draw bets lose if the match ends 0-0.
In a typical even Premier League fixture, score draw odds are usually around 4.0-5.5, reflecting an implied probability of approximately 18-25%. The specific odds depend on the fixture, league, and teams involved. Goalless draw odds are typically much longer, around 7.0-12.0.
The 1-1 scoreline is historically the most common exact result in English top-flight football, occurring in approximately 12-14% of matches. All score draws combined (1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc.) account for roughly 20-23% of Premier League fixtures. This makes score draws slightly more common than goalless draws plus a bit.
Yes. Score draw selections can be included in accumulators alongside other market types. At odds of 4.0-5.5 per leg, score draw accumulators generate substantial potential returns across three or four legs. The variance is high due to the combined probability of multiple score draws in a single accumulator.
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