Asian Handicap Betting Tips

Asian Handicap betting: what is it?

If you're looking for something different from the traditional 1X2 betting markets, Asian Handicap markets are the best alternative for you. In this article, we will explain what Asian Handicap betting is, how to bet on the markets, and the benefits associated with them.

Asian Handicap betting is often seen as complex, but once you understand the concept, trading football will become more enjoyable.

What are Asian Handicaps?

There is a difference in perceived quality between the two opponents in a football match. There are a number of dispositional and situational factors that determine the differential, such as:

• Form
• Advantage of playing at home
• Injuries or suspensions of players
• Performance history
• Strength in finance

Each team's implied probability of winning the game is represented by odds - the implied probability of winning the game interpreted by traders and bookmakers.

There can be significant differences in perceived abilities between the two teams, leaving little value for the favourite, and minimal returns for 1X2 wagers.

Using Asian handicap betting markets, the playing field is leveled and the option to draw is removed, resulting in better odds.

A positive or negative goal handicap is applied to each team depending on whether they are perceived as favorites (negative) or underdogs (positive).

The rules

Sports betting is subject to rules. The Asian Handicap is no exception. Some rules with illustrative examples are listed below:

• 0. The victory will be fixed if the team on which the player bets wins. A draw will return the bet in full;
• +0.25. The winnings are credited if the selected team wins. In case of a draw, the bet is divided into 2 parts. One is a win, prize money is awarded for the amount. The second remains unchanged and is returned to the player.
• +0.5. The simplest version of the Asian handicap. Victory can be in two cases - a team win or a draw;
• +0.75. The bet wins if the selected team wins or plays with a draw. At the same time, if the loss is only one goal, then the player loses half of the money bet;
• +1. The conditions for receiving a win are similar. Loss of no more than 1 ball allows you to return the bet in full;
• -0.25. Only the victory of the selected team is considered a win. A draw results in the return of only half of the wagered amount;
• -0.5. Prize money will be credited only if the team wins. Draw or loss - loss of money;
• -0.75. A win is the result with a goal difference of more than two. In this case, the bet will win. With only one goal, half of the bet is returned;
• -1. A win by 2 or more goals is considered a positive result. If the team wins by 1, your bet is a push and you get a stake refund. If the team draws or loses, your bet loses.

The handicap value is added to any bet, that is, the handicap can be, for example, +1.25 or -2.75.