While many punters naturally gravitate towards backing a winner, betting on a draw can be a smart and rewarding alternative.
This is because bookmakers typically assign bigger odds to stalemates, which occur less often than victories for either team.
With that in mind, let’s examine this weekend’s fixtures and identify the games where draw outcomes present the best value.
Bournemouth vs Brentford (Saturday, 15:00)
The draw looks like a strong runner when Bournemouth welcome Brentford to the south coast on Saturday afternoon.
The Cherries have shared the spoils in two of their opening three Premier League games of the season, including a 2-2 draw with Newcastle last weekend.
It has been a similar story for Brentford, who have recorded successive 1-1 draws against Leeds and Sunderland.
There was nothing to separate these sides when they met here in March, adding weight to the case for another draw.
With Brentford’s last two matches finishing 1-1, a repeat of that scoreline could also be worth considering.
Airdrie vs Alloa (Saturday, 15:00)
A low-scoring draw appeals when Airdrie welcome Alloa in Scottish League One on Saturday. The Diamonds may be propping up the table, but all three of their points this season have come from draws, while only a late Queen of the South winner prevented them from adding another last weekend.
Alloa have finished honours even in three of their six league games this term, including successive 1-1 draws, so a repeat of that scoreline is well within the realms of possibility in North Lanarkshire.
Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen (Saturday, 17:45)
Kilmarnock and Aberdeen could prove difficult to separate in Saturday’s Scottish League Cup quarter-final tie. Both clubs have made underwhelming starts to the Scottish Premiership season, and their lack of confidence was evident in last weekend’s drab 0-0 draw at Pittodrie.
With little separating the sides, another tight affair ending level after 90 minutes looks a realistic outcome at Rugby Park.
Weekend Draw Treble
- Bournemouth vs Brentford
- Airdrie vs Alloa
- Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
- Treble pays 36/1 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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