What is an Asian handicap?

The Asian handicap is a market that allows you to bet on a team by giving them a goal advantage or disadvantage at the start of the match in order to balance the game. A team can therefore virtually be leading in the score before the match begins.

The Asian handicap offers more possibilities than a normal handicap bet, as sometimes you can get a refund of your stake partially or even in full.

Handicap (0)This corresponds to the "Refunded if draw" bet. In case of a draw, your stake is fully refunded.
Handicap (+1, +2, -1, -2, etc.)

A bet of this type allows you to add or subtract a goal to the team of your choice at the end of the match. If, by adding your handicap and the final result, you get a draw, your bet is refunded.

Let's take a concrete example. You bet on Manchester City Handicap (-1) against Chelsea:

  • If Man City wins by 2 goals or more, you win your bet.
  • If Man City wins by 1 goal, your bet is refunded.
  • If Man City draws or loses the match, you lose your bet.
Handicap (+0.5, +1.5, -0.5, -1.5, etc.)

Your stake will be split into two separate bets.

Let's take a concrete example. You bet 10 € on Man City - Handicap (-0.75). This means that 5 € will be placed on Man City - Handicap (-0.5) and 5 € on Man City - Handicap (-1.0).

  • If Man City wins by 2 goals or more, you win your bet entirely.
  • If Man City wins by 1 goal, you win half of your bet (H-0.5) and are refunded for the other half (H-1.0).
  • If Man City draws or loses the match, you lose your entire bet.

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