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.
KuPS vs FC Inter (Saturday, 15:00)
There is a huge game at the top of the Veikkausliiga on Saturday afternoon as KuPS play host to FC Inter.
The two sides sit first and second respectively in the Finnish top-flight, with the hosts currently trailing their visitors by four points heading into the weekend.
While it is still early in the season, this has the potential to be a tight and cagey contest, which makes the draw an attractive angle of attack. Moreover, four of KuPS’ opening 10 league games of the campaign have ended all square, including two of their last four at home.
As for Inter, they would probably take a draw if offered to them before kick-off, as it would keep their four-point advantage at the summit intact. With all that in mind, the stalemate looks like a strong contender at the Kuopio Football Stadium.
Osters vs Norrby IF (Saturday, 16:00)
There could be fine margins when Osters take on Norrby in the Swedish Superettan on Saturday afternoon.
The two sides are both languishing in the bottom half of the table and have posted a combined total of just four wins across their 18 league matches this season. A large part of that can be attributed to the fact the visitors have emerged as the draw specialists in the Swedish second tier this term.
In fact, seven of Norrby’s opening nine league games of the campaign have ended honours even, including all five of their away days.
Osters have drawn just two of their nine league matches this season, but a third stalemate could well be on the cards at the Spiris Arena against a Norrby side who are no strangers to sharing the spoils.
PSG vs Arsenal (Saturday, 17:00)
The Puskas Arena sets the stage for this season’s Champions League final on Saturday evening as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal collide in Budapest with European football’s biggest prize on the line.
The two teams have enjoyed contrasting routes to this year’s showpiece, with PSG sweeping aside their opponents on their way to Budapest, while Arsenal have been more measured and efficient in plotting their path to the final.
The Gunners are particularly adept at keeping things tight and staying in games, and that is something they could look to do once again against star-studded PSG. That was certainly the case in their knockout away ties against Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid, both of which ended level after 90 minutes.
What's more, PSG’s last Champions League outing ended 1-1 at Bayern Munich, which only strengthens the case for backing another stalemate in Budapest.
Weekend Draw Treble
- KuPS vs FC Inter
- Osters vs Norrby IF
- PSG vs Arsenal
- 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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