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BR What is Asian handicap?
Asian handicap is a football bet where one team starts with a goal head start or deficit. The handicap removes the draw (or turns it into a refund), so there are only two sides to bet on. It is popular because the odds are often close to even money.
How it works
The handicap is added to the team's score at the end of the match. If you back Arsenal -1 and Arsenal win 2-0, the result with the handicap is 1-0, so your bet wins. If they win 1-0, it is 0-0 after the handicap, so your stake is returned.
The common lines
| Line | Your team… | Result |
|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | wins | Win. Any other result loses. Same as backing the win. |
| 0 (draw no bet) | wins / draws / loses | Win / stake back / lose. |
| -1 | wins by 2+ / by exactly 1 / does not win | Win / stake back / lose. |
| -1.5 | wins by 2+ | Win. Anything else loses. |
| +0.5 | wins or draws | Win. Same as double chance. |
| +1 | wins or draws / loses by exactly 1 / loses by 2+ | Win / stake back / lose. |
Quarter lines (-0.25, -0.75, +0.25 …)
A quarter line splits your stake in two halves on the two nearest lines. -0.25 is half on 0 and half on -0.5. If the match is a draw, the 0 half is refunded and the -0.5 half loses, so you lose half your stake. -0.75 is half on -0.5 and half on -1: a one-goal win pays half at full odds and refunds the other half.
Why bettors use it
- No draw to worry about on whole and half lines.
- Better odds on strong favourites than the plain win.
- Quarter lines let you take a smaller risk on a close match.
See our handicap -1 predictions and handicap +1 predictions, and use the implied probability calculator to see what chance the odds give.
Frequently asked questions
Is Asian handicap the same as draw no bet?
Draw no bet is Asian handicap 0: a draw returns your stake. Other lines are different.
What happens on a quarter line?
Your stake is split over the two nearest lines, so you can win or lose half your stake.
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