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.
Arbroath vs Inverness (Saturday, 15:00)
As has so often been the case in recent seasons, an argument could be made for a number of draws in the Scottish Championship this weekend. One such fixture is Arbroath's clash with Inverness at Gayfield.
After failing to qualify from their group in the Scottish League Cup, Arbroath fell to a 2-0 defeat away at Ayr last weekend. The Red Lichties will therefore be desperate to get at least a point on the board, but a tight and hard-fought battle is likely against Inverness. The Caley Jags come into this clash having played out a 0-0 draw with Dunfermline last Saturday, and another low-scoring stalemate could be in store.
Stenhousemuir vs Morton (Saturday, 15:00)
Another game from the second tier where the stalemate could be worth a look is Stenhousemuir's clash with Morton. While the season is still very much in its infancy, many observers expect these two teams to be in and around the bottom two come the end of the campaign. With that in mind, both sides may view this as a must-not-lose rather than a must-win, even at this early stage.
Stenhousemuir kicked off their campaign by battling their way to a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Raith Rovers last weekend. Morton, meanwhile, came agonisingly close to holding title favourites Partick Thistle to a stalemate before falling to a narrow 1-0 defeat. Another tight encounter could be on the cards at Ochilview.
East Fife vs Cove Rangers (Saturday, 15:00)
There could be fine margins when East Fife entertain Cove Rangers in Scottish League One on Saturday afternoon.
Dick Campbell's hosts opened their campaign with a 0-0 draw away at Alloa last weekend, while Cove Rangers were also involved in a goalless affair when hosting Airdrie.
Notably, five of East Fife's final eight league games of last season saw the spoils shared, including a 0-0 draw with Cove Rangers. Another all-square affair could be worth backing at Bayview.
Weekend Draw Treble
- Arbroath vs Inverness
- Stenhousemuir vs Morton
- East Fife vs Cove Rangers
- Treble pays 33/1 (bet365)
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