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What is a Head-to-Head bet?
Reduce your betting risk with the Head-to-Head bet at MERKUR BETS!
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What is a Head-to-Head bet?
The Head-to-Head Bet
This specific betting style is a favorite among players who prefer a more cautious approach.
Head-to-Head (often abbreviated as H2H or referred to as “Kopf-an-Kopf” in German) is straightforward: you simply pick which team or athlete will win. It eliminates the tie as a losing outcome, leaving you with just two choices: Player/Team 1 or Player/Team 2.
You can dive into the action and place these bets directly through the MERKUR BETS platform.
How the Bet Works
- 1 means you’re betting on Team 1 to win.
- 2 means you’re betting on Team 2 to win.
Should the event end in a stalemate, you don't lose your money; your stake is returned to you (meaning the bet is settled at odds of 1.0).
Keep in mind that this option is only offered for sports where draws can actually happen. Additionally, the result is determined solely by the score at the end of regular playing time.
Special Features of a Combo Bet
A draw won't ruin your parlay. If this happens, that specific leg of your combo bet is settled at odds of 1.0. While this lowers the total odds and the final payout, it ensures your combination bet remains active.
The affected selection will simply be settled at odds of 1.0. This reduces the overall odds – and therefore the potential payout – but keeps your combination bet alive.
