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.
St Mirren vs Kilmarnock (Saturday, 15:00)
St Mirren’s clash with Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday could go a long way towards deciding who finishes in the relegation play-off spot. Separated by only a point, there’s every chance this turns into a low-scoring, tense affair in Paisley. The meeting here earlier in the season ended 0-0, and a similar outcome wouldn’t be a surprise this time either.
What’s more, six of Kilmarnock’s 10 top-flight draws this season have come away from Rugby Park, which only strengthens the case for another stalemate in what is shaping up to be a crucial encounter at the foot of the table on Saturday afternoon.
Motherwell vs Hearts (Saturday, 20:00)
Hearts face a huge test of their Scottish Premiership title credentials when they travel to Fir Park to face Motherwell on Saturday night. Jens Berthel Askou’s hosts have been formidable opposition at home this season, and it could well end up being honours even when they take on the league leaders this weekend.
Moreover, Motherwell have been one of the draw specialists in the Scottish top-flight this season, sharing the spoils on 12 occasions, with two of those stalemates coming against Hearts, one of which was at Fir Park. It’s also worth noting that Hearts were held to a 2-2 draw in a recent away match at rock-bottom Livingston, which only adds to the appeal of siding with a repeat on Saturday night.
AC Milan vs Atalanta (Sunday, 20:00)
There could be fine margins when AC Milan square off with Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday night. The Rossoneri’s last home game ended in a goalless draw with Juventus, and another low-scoring stalemate could be on the cards when they face the Black and Blues.
The visitors have been no strangers to sharing the spoils this season, with 13 of their 35 Serie A matches ending all square. Notably, one of those draws came in the reverse fixture with AC Milan, which finished 1-1, and the same scoreline could be a strong runner at the San Siro on Sunday night.
Weekend Draw Treble
- St Mirren vs Kilmarnock
- Motherwell vs Hearts
- AC Milan vs Atalanta
- Treble pays 40/1 (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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