Asian Handicap Explained
Asian handicap is a special sort of handicap where the possibility of a draw in soccer game is eliminated. Your winning chance is increased from 33% to 50%. We can set quarter ball handicaps aswell and special rules come into play.
What is Asian Handicap and how to use it for smart betting?
The Asian Handicap is a special type of sports bet that eliminates the possibility of a draw, thereby increasing your chances of winning. It offers different values, such as 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, etc., adjusting the initial advantage or disadvantage of a team. One of the main goals of this system is to create a more balanced market and reduce the bettor’s risk.
Why bet with the Asian Handicap?
✅ Reduced risk: Many Asian Handicap bets allow partial stake refunds in case of specific outcomes.
✅ Better odds for favorites: Although the odds are lower, the chance of success is higher due to the “virtual” disadvantage assigned to the opposing team.
✅ More control over risk: The possibility of partial wins or partial losses means you don’t lose the entire stake, which is useful for matches with uncertain outcomes.
Key difference between European and Asian Handicap bets
European Handicap usually includes three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss), while the Asian Handicap almost always removes the draw option. This gives the player a higher probability of success but requires more accurate predictions.
| Bet type | Possible outcomes | Refund option |
|---|---|---|
| European Handicap | 3 (1-X-2) | No |
| Asian Handicap | 2 (win/loss) | Yes (in some cases) |
How to choose the right Asian Handicap?
Choosing the right handicap value depends on how much risk you are willing to take. Here are some recommendations:
🔰 For beginners: Choose values like 0.0 or +0.25, where the risk is lower and the chance of a stake refund is higher.
🧠 For advanced bettors: Try -1.25 or +1.75, where you can exploit higher odds if a team is a slight favorite or an underdog with strong stats.
Practical example: Let’s say Manchester City play Arsenal:
- If you bet on Man City with a -1.5 Asian Handicap, they must win by 2 or more goals for your bet to win.
- If Arsenal get a +1.5 handicap, they can still lose by one goal and your bet will still be a winner.
Tips for successful Asian Handicap betting
- Analyze both teams’ defense and attack, as differences often indicate potential for bigger or smaller winning margins.
- Use expected goals (xG) statistics to assess real team strength, not just past results.
- Combine Asian Handicap with live betting – sometimes you can better judge the situation mid-game and catch improved odds.
- Avoid impulsive decisions – while partial losses are less painful, they can add up quickly if you bet without a clear strategy.
Asian Handicap 0.0
If either team wins by any margin they (the winning team) are to be settled as the winning selection. In the event of a draw all bets are void and stakes are refunded.
Asian Handicap 0.25
Team giving a 1/4 ball start (-0.25)
Win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Draw – Half the stakes are refunded on this selection. The other half of the stake is classed as a loser
Lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 1/4 ball start (+0.25)
Win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Draw – Half the stake is settled at the price of the chosen selection. The other half is refunded to the customer
Lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 0.5
Team giving a 1/2 ball start (-0.5)
Win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Draw – All bets on this selection are losers
Lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 1/2 ball start (+0.5)
Win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Draw – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 0.75
Team giving a 3/4 ball start (-0.75)
Win by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 1 – Half the stake is settled at the price of the chosen selection. The other half is refunded to the customer
Draw or lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 3/4 ball start (+0.75)
Draw or win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by exactly 1 – Half the stake is refunded to the customer. The other half is classed as a loser
Lose by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 1.0
Team giving a full ball start (-1.0)
Win by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 1 – All bets on this selection are void and refunded to the customer
Draw or lose – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a full ball start (+1.0)
Win by any score or draw – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by exactly 1 – All bets on this selection are void and refunded to the customer
Lose by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 1.25
Team giving a 1 1/4 ball start (-1.25)
Win by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 1 – Half the stake is refunded to the customer. The other half is classed as a loser
Draw or lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 1 1/4 ball start (+1.25)
Win by any score or draw – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by exactly 1 – Half the stake is settled at the price of the chosen selection. The other half is refunded to the customer
Lose by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 1.5
Team giving a 1 1/2 ball start (-1.5)
Win by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 1, draw or lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 1 1/2 ball start (+1.5)
Lose by exactly 1, draw or win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by 2 or more – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 1.75
Team giving a 1 3/4 ball start (-1.75)
Win by 3 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 2 – Half the stake is settled at the price of the chosen selection. The other half is refunded to the customer
Win by 1, draw or lose by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Team receiving a 1 3/4 ball start (+1.75)
Lose by 1, draw or win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by exactly 2 – Half the stake is refunded to the customer. The other half is classed as a loser
Lose by 3 or more – All bets on this selection are losers
Asian Handicap 2.0
Team giving a 2 ball start (-2.0)
Win by 3 or more – All bets on this selection are winners
Win by exactly 2 – All bets are void and refunded to the customer
Win by 1, draw or lose by any score – All bets on this selection are losers
Team receiving a 2 ball start (+2.0)
Lose by 1, draw or win by any score – All bets on this selection are winners
Lose by exactly 2 – All bets are void and refunded to the customer
Lose by 3 or more – All bets on this selection are losers