How it works
Covering two outcomes means the bet wins far more often than a single 1X2 pick — and pays far less. Where a home win costs 2.40, the 1X double chance on the same team may cost around 1.35.
Double chance vs draw no bet
Take a bet on the away side. With X2 a draw is a win; with draw no bet a draw is a refund. X2 pays lower odds for that extra coverage. Which is better depends on how likely you rate the draw.
When it makes sense
Typical use: backing an underdog you expect to resist, not necessarily to win. The price on favourites in double chance is usually too low to be interesting.