Asian Handicap is a type of sports betting - mainly used in football - that eliminates the possibility of a draw, making it a two-outcome bet. It "handicaps" one team by giving it a virtual head start or deficit, which helps to balance the perceived strength difference between two teams.
🔹 Basic Concept
The stronger team gets a negative handicap (e.g., -1, -1.5), meaning they start the game with a goal disadvantage.
The weaker team gets a positive handicap (e.g., +1, +1.5), meaning they start with a goal advantage.
Your bet wins or loses based on the result after applying the handicap.
Handicap Types and Examples
⚖️ 0 (Draw No Bet)
Team A vs Team B
If Team A wins → you win
If draw → your stake is refunded
If Team A loses → you lose
⚽ Whole Goal Handicaps
(e.g., -1, +2)
✅ Example: Team A (-1) vs Team B (+1)
Final Score: Team A 2–1 Team B
Handicap Result: 1–1 → draw → refund
If Team A won 3–1 → Handicap Result: 2–1 → Team A wins
If Team A won only 1–0 → Handicap Result: 0–0 → refund
🧮 Half Goal Handicaps
(e.g., -0.5, +1.5)
No possibility of a draw.
You either win or lose the bet.
✅ Example: Team A (-0.5) vs Team B (+0.5)
Team A must win the match outright for your bet to win.
If it’s a draw or Team B wins → you lose.
⚖️ Quarter Goal Handicaps
(e.g., -0.25, +0.75)
These are split bets, meaning your stake is divided into two parts.
✅ Example: Team A (-0.25)
Half your bet is on Team A (0)
Half is on Team A (-0.5)
If the result is:
Team A wins → full win
Draw → you lose half the bet (the -0.5 half), get half refunded
Team A loses → full loss
✅ Example: Team B (+0.75)
Half your bet is on Team B (+0.5)
Half on Team B (+1)
If Team B:
Loses by 1 goal → half loss (on +0.5), half refunded (on +1)
Draws or wins → full win
Please note: This article applies only where Sportsbook is available. If you can’t see any Sports options, it means you're not in a supported location.