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3-way Arbitrage (1X2) calculator

Football arbitrage with 1X2 (home/draw/away)

Find arbitrage opportunities across home/draw/away markets and calculate optimal stake distribution.

Stake on home
Stake on draw
Stake on away

What is 3-way arbitrage?

Football 1X2 markets have three outcomes: home win, draw, away win. When three different bookmakers (or one bookmaker with mispriced odds) collectively offer odds whose implied probabilities sum to less than 100%, an arbitrage exists. This calculator handles the math. Note: 3-way arbs are rarer and tighter than 2-way arbitrage, so check bookmaker margin first — sharp books like Pinnacle rarely allow these.

See also: Arbitrage calculator, Dutching calculator, Bookmaker margin calculator

How to use

  1. 1Enter the best available odds for home, draw, and away outcomes.
  2. 2Enter your total bankroll.
  3. 3See stake distribution and locked profit if an arb exists.

Example: 1X2 arb

Home 3.10, Draw 3.50, Away 2.60. Implied probabilities: 32.3% + 28.6% + 38.5% = 99.3%. Arb of 0.7% exists. €1000 total: €289 on home, €263 on draw, €348 on away. Guaranteed profit ~€7 regardless of result. Small but locked.

When to use

  • Football matches where you have accounts at 3+ bookmakers
  • Lower-league or niche league games (less efficient pricing)
  • Early markets before lines have moved

Frequently asked questions

What is the 3-way Arbitrage calculator?

Football 1X2 markets have three outcomes: home win, draw, away win. When three different bookmakers (or one bookmaker with mispriced odds) collectively offer odds whose implied probabilities sum to less than 100%, an arbitrage exists.

How does the 3-way Arbitrage calculator work in practice?

Home 3.10, Draw 3.50, Away 2.60. Implied probabilities: 32.3% + 28.6% + 38.5% = 99.3%. Arb of 0.7% exists. €1000 total: €289 on home, €263 on draw, €348 on away. Guaranteed profit ~€7 regardless of result. Small but locked.

When should I use the 3-way Arbitrage calculator?

Football matches where you have accounts at 3+ bookmakers. Lower-league or niche league games (less efficient pricing). Early markets before lines have moved.