Imagine Team A has a -1 goal handicap, and Team B has a +1 goal handicap. If you bet on Team A, they need to win by more than 1 goal for you to win your bet. If you bet on Team B, they can either win or lose by less than 1 goal for you to win your bet. In this article, we would talk deep on the meaning of Asian Handicap and how it works.

Meaning of Asian Handicap is a way of betting on football where one team gets a head start or a disadvantage. This means there's no possibility of a draw, and you're betting on whether one team will win or lose after the virtual advantage or disadvantage is applied.

Alternatively, you can use our Asian handicap calculator to determine the outcomes and the possible profits for each line.

Let's explain the Asian handicap markets with examples in soccer matches.

Asian handicap 0.0

Market example: Chelsea odds are @1.90 - Liverpool odds are @1.95.

You are betting £100 on Chelsea on the 0.0 Asian handicap football betting market.

If Chelsea wins, you win the bet.

If a draw occurs, your stake is refunded.

If Chelsea loses, you lose the bet.

You may see some companies offer something like DNB, or Level ball. These are the same bets with 0.0 AH and, in most cases, used in football markets.

0.25 Handicap Example

The game starts with a score of 0 - 0.25 (1/4 goal handicap). The underdog team has a quarter goal lead before kick-off. You win, win the half, lose, or lose the half stake of your bets. Let's see an example.

Monaco @2.00 - Lyon @1.90

You are betting £100 on Monaco to win the -0.25 Asian handicap market.

If Monaco wins, you win the bet.

If the result is a draw, you lose half of the stake (£50), and the other half (£50) is back to you.

If Lyon wins, the bet loses.

You are betting £100 on Lyon to win the +0.25 handicap.

If Lyon wins, you win the bet.

If a draw occurs, you get the half stake back and win the other half (£50) at 1.90 odds. You are still in profit.

If Lyon loses, you lose the bet.

0.5 Handicap Example

In this case, the game starts with a score of 0:0.5 (half goal handicaps). The outsider team has the advantage of a half goal before kick-off.

Porto to win and Porto -0.5 AH are the same bets and usually have the same odds.

Betis @1.90 vs Real Madrid @1.90

You are betting £100 on Betis to win +0.75 Asian handicap. The home team is the underdog. As a result of it, Betis has the 0.75 goal handicap of the offer.

If Betis wins or ties the game, you win the bet.

If Real Madrid wins by one goal difference (0-1, 1-2, 2-3), you lose half of your stake (£50), and the other half (£50) returns to you.

If Real Madrid wins the game by two or more goals (0-2, 1-3, 0-3), you lose your stake.

You are betting £100 on Madrid to win -0.75 Asian handicap. To win your bet, you need Madrid to win by two or more goals difference (0-2, 0-3, 1-3).

If Madrid wins the game by two or more goals, you win the bet.

If Madrid wins by one goal (0-1, 1-2, 2-3), you win half of your stake (£50) and win the other half (£50 × 1.90). You are in profit again.

If the game ends in a draw or Betis wins, you lose your stake.

-1 Handicap Example

In this case, the match starts with a score of 0:1. The underdog team has a head start of one goal before kick-off (handicap 0:1).

Juventus @1.80 vs Bologna @2.05

You are betting £100 on Juventus to win -1 Asian handicap. To be a winner, you need Juventus to win by two or more goals (2-0, 3-0, 3-1).

If Juventus wins by two or more goals, you win the bet.

If Juventus wins by one goal (1:0, 2:1, 3:2), you get your stake back.

If the match ends in a draw or Bologna wins, you lose the bet.

You are betting £100 on Bologna to win +1 Asian handicap. To be a winner, you need Bologna to win or a draw result.

If the match result is a draw or Bologna wins, you win the bet.

If Bologna loses by one goal (1:0, 2:1, 3:2), your stake is refunded.

With any Juventus win by two or more goals, you lose the bet.

The same goes on when the home team is the outsider. Usually, it is displayed like handicap 1:0 or handicap +1.

The underdog team has the advantage of a goal and a half before kick-off. There is no stake back in this market.

Barcelona @1.90 vs Espanyol @2.00

You are betting £100 in Barcelona -1.5 AH. To win your bet, you need Barcelona to win with two or more goals difference. In any other case, you lose the bet.

If Barcelona wins with two goals or more, you win the bet. Your profit will be £90.

If Barcelona wins with a goal difference, or the match result is a draw, or Espanyol wins, you lose your stake.

Let's suppose you bet £100 on Espanyol +1.5 Asian handicap.

If Espanyol does not lose or lose with just a goal difference (1-0, 2-1), you win the bet.

If Barcelona wins with two or more goals difference, you lose the bet.

Barcelona -1.5 Asian handicap is the same as Barcelona -1 EH (European handicap).

MORE INSIGHT

At times most people do choose to add Asian handicap bets to our slips. We usually find better odds on the classic lines, which are the same as the direct 1x2 outcomes.

We also use it when we foresee some teams with a great form to win more comfortable than expected to get a better return with a little bit more risk.

The rules may look complicated with the first point of view, but in the end, you will find it easy, as most of the bettors do. Τake some time to learn the handicaps correctly.