In normal football betting, there are three options when you bet on a team. That is either, Win, Lose or Draw option. Hence to eliminate the draw option a new approach was introduced in the 21st century in Indonesia. Which is called Asian handicapping. Sometimes it is also referred to as Asian handicap soccer. In this article, we will discuss it in detail. So, stay with us.
What is Asian Handicap?
Before we discuss the Asian handicap, let’s define what is handicap. Handicap is betting in sports, that has three options in result, i.e., win, lose and Draw. On a lighter note, it is worth mentioning that a handicap in sports is not a disability.
Let’s define the Asian handicap is a type of sport betting in soccer or any other sport that has the possibility to end with a Draw. The Asian handicap was first time introduced in Indonesia. And it was called “hang Cheng Betting” in Indonesia. As Indonesia is part of Asia hence later it was named an Asian handicap in English Market.
It eliminates the draw option from the game and spread the winning or losing chance equally between two teams. Sometimes it is also referred to as spread betting.
Different types of Asian handicap betting are Handicap 0.0, Handicap 0.25, Handicap 0.5, Handicap 0.75, and Handicap 1.0. and many more. We will discuss it further in the following topic.
How Does Asian Handicap Work?
If it is your first time using an Asian soccer handicap. It might be difficult for you to understand. There is nothing to worry about, we are here to brief you on different types, and it’s working.
Asian handicap 0.0
In Asian handicap 0.0 means that your match and bet have two possibilities. Either win or lose. when you bet on your favorite team. If your selected teams win, it means you have won the bet and you can claim it. And if your team loses the match, it means you have lost the bet.
Now in case, the match ends with a Draw. In this case, your bet will be refunded to you. This is called Push.
Asian handicap 0.25
In this type of Asian handicap 0.25, you either win or lose from 0 to 0.25. in this case, you either win or win the half, lose or lose the half. Let’s explain with an example.
You Bet $100 on Team A to win the -0.25 Asian handicap market., In a match Vs Team B, So in this case:
If Team A wins, You Win the Bet, If Team B Win, You Lose the bet, and in case the match ends with a draw, Half of the bet will be refunded to you.
Now look at the scenario, you are betting $100 on Team B to win the +0.25 handicap.
In this case, if Team B wins, you win the bet.
If team B loses. You Lose the Bet.
If the match ends with a draw, you will get your own half ($50) as well as you will win the other half ($50) at 1.90 odds
Asian handicap 0.5
In this type of handicap, the outsider team has the advantage of half goal before kickoff. While in this type the game starts with a score of 0:0.5. And before the game kicks off
Team A @1.85 vs team B @2.00
You Bet $100 on Team A with a -0.5 Asian handicap. In this case, if Team A wins, you win the bet, if the game draws or team B Wins. In this case, you will lose the bet.
Asian handicap 0.75
In this type of game, the game starts with a ¾ goal handicap. And before the game kick-off.
Team A @1.90 vs Team B @1.90
While you are betting $100 on Team A with a win +0.75 Asian handicap.
Now in case
If The game draw or Team A wins. You will win the bet.
If team B wins the game with a result of one gal difference. You will lose half of your bet. While you will get the other half.
Now if team B wins as a result of 2 goals difference. You will lose your stock.
Now you Bet $100 on Team B to win with a -0.75 Asian handicap.
Now you will need to win the game by 2 goals difference by Team B in order to win the bit.
If team B wins with 1 goal difference, you will get your own half and get the other ($50 × 1.90).
If team A wins, or if the game ends with a draw, you will lose your bet stake.
Asian handicap 1
In this case, if your favorite team A wins by two goals. You will win the bet. But if your favorite team A Win by 1 goal difference, the stake will be refunded to you.
And if Team B wins the game or if the game ends with a draw. You will lose the bet.
Barcelona @1.80 vs Real Madrid @2.05
You bet $100 on real Madrid. With +1 Asian Handicap
Real Madrid wins the match or match draw: You will win the bet.
If Real Madrid loses by one goal difference, you will get back your stake.
If Barcelona wins by two goals difference, you will lose the bet.
Asian handicap -1
In this type of betting the match starts with 0:1. which means that the underdog team has a head start of one goal before kick-off.
Barcelona @1.80 vs Real Madrid @2.05
You bet $100 on Barcelona with Asian handicap -1.
If Barcelona wins by a goal difference of two, you will win the bit.
And if Barcelona wins by 1 goal, you will get your stake back.
If the match draw or real Madrid wins. You will lose your bet.
Asian handicap -1.5
In this type, the game starts with a 0:1.5 line. It means that the underdog team will have the advantage of one and a half goals before the game kick-off.
Brazil @1.90 vs Spain @ 2.00
You bet $100 on Brazil with a -1.5 Asian Handicap
If Brazil wins by a two-goal difference, you will win the bet.
If Brazil won by 1 goal difference or the match draw, you will lose the bet.
In this type, there is no stake refund policy.
Advantages of Asian Handicaps
Some of the advantages of the Asian handicap betting policy are mentioned below.
It discards the third option i.e., matches draw.
It is one of the smarter ways of betting and gives you the best value for money.
Once you understand the game, Asian handicap minimizes the risk involved.
This method is also used in bigger championships.
It gives you the opportunity to win the bet, even if your favorite team loses the match
Conclusion
In this article, we have briefly discussed Asian handicaps and their type with examples. At the start, it was a little bit complex. But once you understand the working principle. You will just love it. As it has a lot of benefits associated with it. And it gives you an opportunity to win the bet, even if your favorite team loses the match.
