Asian Handicap
Main Features of Asian Handicap
Virtual Handicap:
The Asian handicap sets a virtual handicap (or "line") for the stronger side, making the betting opportunities appear more equal for both sides.
For example, if Team A is significantly stronger than Team B, Team A might be assigned a -1 handicap, meaning they need to win by at least 2 goals to win the bet.
Reducing the Impact of Draws:
One of the main purposes of the Asian handicap is to reduce the impact of draws on betting. Unlike traditional win-draw-loss betting, the outcome of an Asian handicap bet will either be a win for the home team or the away team, with no option for a draw.
For example, with a -1 handicap, if the final score is 1-0, the bettor will lose the wager.
Types of Handicaps:
Single Handicap: For instance, if Team A gives Team B a 0.5 goal handicap (A -0.5), it means Team A needs to win the match to win the bet.
Half Goal Handicap: For example, if Team A gives Team B a 1 goal handicap (A -1), if the match result is 2-1, the bettors on Team A will win half their bet amount, while the other half will be refunded (also known as a draw refund).
Double Handicap: For example, if Team A gives Team B a 1.5/2 goal handicap (A -1.5/2), if Team A wins by 2 goals, the bettors will win their entire bet amount; if Team A wins by 1 goal, they will receive half of their bet amount, while the other half will be refunded.
Odds and Results:
The odds in Asian handicap betting are typically related to the set handicap, and the odds will adjust based on the depth of the handicap and market changes.
The determination of the outcome is based on the actual score plus the virtual handicap. For instance, if the handicap is -1.5, Team A needs to win after adding 1.5 goals to the final score to win the bet.
The following table will help understand the Asian handicap system.
-0
Win
Tie
Lose
Win
Invalid
Lose
-0.25(-0,-0.5)
Win
Tie
Lose
Win
Half loss
Lose
-0.5
Win
Tie
Lose
Win
Lose
Lose
-0.75(-0.5,-1)
Win by 2 or more
Win by 1 goal
Tie
Lose
Win
Half win
Lose
Lose
-1
Win by 2 or more
Win by 1 goal.
Tie
Lose
Win
Invalid
Lose
Lose
-1.25(-1,-1.5)
Win by 2 or more
Win by 1 goal.
Tie
Lose
Win
Half Lose
Lose
Lose
-1.5
Win by 2 or more
Win by 1 goal.
Tie
Lose
Win
Lose
Lose
Lose
-1.75(-1.5,-2)
Win by 3 or more
Win by 2 goals
Win by 1 goal.
Tie
Lose
Win
Half Win
Lose
Lose
Lose
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