What is W1 in Sports Betting? W1 Bet at 1xBet
Xenia Luch
05 January 2024
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What is W1 Bet
W1 stands for ‘Winner 1’ (aka ‘Home’ or ‘1’), which means that you are betting on the home team to win the game in regulation time.
Note: Regulation time is the normal duration of the game, excluding any extra time or penalty shootouts. If the game goes to extra time or penalties, the W1 bet loses, even if the home team eventually wins.
Where to Find W1 Bet at 1xBet and Other Bookies
You can find the W1 bet among the 1×2 market options. It’s also called ‘Match Result’ or ‘Full Time Result’ in some bookies.

Different bookies may use different labels for W1 bet, but they all mean the same thing: the home team will win the game.
- W1 — 1xBet, Melbet, Betwinner, 1xBit.
- Home — BetMGM, William Hill.
- 1 — Bet365, Unibet, Betfair, Bwin, Pinnacle.
- Team Name — DraftKings, Stake.
How to Place a W1 Bet
To do a W1 bet, you need to follow these steps:
- Pick a game and a market. Choose any game (football, basketball, tennis, etc.) and the match result market (the outcome of the game).
- Choose the home team to win. Select the home team as the winner of the game. Look for the ‘W1’ or ‘1’ symbol next to the home team’s name.
- Check the odds & the payout. Check the odds of the home team to win the game. Multiply the odds by your stake to get the potential payout.
- Bet & wait. Place your W1 bet and wait for the result. You win if the home team wins the game. You lose if the home team draws or loses the game.
How to Calculate W1 Bet Payout
To calculate your W1 winnings, you need to know the betting odds and the stake of your W1 bet, and the result of the game.

Let’s say you want to bet on a match: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United. You think Nottingham Forest will win at home, so you make a W1 bet on them. The odds for them to win are 3.505.
Match | Market | Bet | Odds | Result |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United | 1X2 | W1 or Nottingham Forest | 3.505 | Win |
- Stake: $10
- Potential payout: 3.505 x 10 = $35.05
- Profit: $35.05 − $10 = $25.05
This means that you bet $10 on Nottingham Forest to win the game against Manchester United. Since Nottingham Forest won the game, you win your W1 bet and the payout is $35.05, while the profit is $25.05. But if Nottingham Forest drew or lost the game, you would lose your W1 bet and the payout would be zero.
How to Spot a Good W1 Bet
To spot a good W1 bet, you need to look for these signs:
- Home team on fire. See if the home team has been on fire or solid in their recent head-to-head games, showing confidence and momentum.
- Home edge factors. Look for factors that give the home team an edge over the away team: home crowd (the 12th man), home turf, jet lag, etc.
- Odds worth it. Compare the odds of the home team to win the game with the probability of them winning and see whether it offers the best risk-reward ratio.
Fun Fact: Home teams win more than away teams in most sports and leagues. For example, in the 2022/23 season of the Premier League, home teams won 48% of the games, away team won 29%, draw — 23%.
FAQ
What does W1 mean at 1xbet or sports betting?
W1 stands for ‘Winner 1’, which means that you are betting on the home team to win the game. It is also known as ‘Home’ or ‘1’.
What sports can I use W1 betting for?
You can use W1 betting for any sport, such as football, basketball, tennis, etc.
How do I place a W1 bet?
To place a W1 bet, you need to choose a game, a market, and the home team as the winner.