While many punters naturally gravitate toward 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 the weekend’s fixtures and identify the games where draw outcomes present the best value.
Ayr vs Morton (Saturday, 15:00)
Ayr United have carved out a reputation as the draw specialists of the Scottish Championship this season, and another stalemate could be on the cards when Morton visit Somerset Park on Saturday afternoon. Scott Brown’s side has seen a league-high 14 of their 28 matches end all square. In fact, three of those draws have come in their last five league games, including a 1-1 with Queen’s Park last weekend.
This Saturday, they face a Morton team fighting for survival, which sets the stage for another tightly-contested clash. Ian Murray’s men have also been prone to sharing the spoils this season, having played out 12 draws across their 28 league games so far, two of which came against their latest opponents, Ayr.
Mainz vs Eintracht Frankfurt (Sunday, 14:30)
Mainz’s clash with Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday could be closer than the pre-match odds suggest, bringing the draw firmly into the equation. No team has drawn more games than Mainz in the German top-flight this term, with a joint-high nine of their 27 fixtures ending with both sides picking up a point. Further encouragement for backing this outcome comes from the fact that three of those nine draws have occurred in the hosts’ last four Bundesliga matches, including each of their last two home games.
On top of that, four of Frankfurt’s last seven Bundesliga away trips have ended level, so another evenly-matched contest could be on the cards at the Mewa Arena on Sunday.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves (Sunday, 15:15)
Celta Vigo’s supporters have grown accustomed to their team being involved in draws this season, and they could see another this weekend when the Sky Blues host Alaves. Celta have seen a joint league-high 11 of their La Liga matches end with both teams sharing the spoils, the latest a 1-1 draw at Real Betis last week.
With a quick turnaround from the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie with Lyon in France on Thursday night, fatigue could play a role, potentially helping Alaves hold firm and claim another point in their fight for survival. What’s more, three of the visitors’ last five La Liga matches have ended honours even, and that trend could continue in Vigo.
Weekend Draw Treble
- Ayr vs Morton
- Mainz vs Eintracht Frankfurt
- Celta Vigo vs Alaves
- Treble pays 37/1 bet 365
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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