What is Asian Handicap?
Originating from Asia, Asian Handicap betting ups the thrill and excitement of conventional fixed odds betting by eliminating the possibility of a draw outcome.
Asian Handicap is a form of betting that creates a more level betting environment between two mismatched competing teams by giving a "handicap" (expressed in goals or points) to the teams before kick-off. In Asian Handicap, a goal deficit is given to the team more likely to win (i.e. the Favourite) and a head start is given to the team less favoured to win (i.e. the Underdog).
As an example, in the event above, Slovan Bratislava, being the favourite tea,m receives a goal deficit of half a goal (0.50) before the event kick-off.
Favourite: Slovan Bratislava (- 0.50)
Underdog: Zrinjski Mostar (+ 0.50)
In the case of you placing a bet on Slovan Bratislava with a stake of $100.
| Final Score (SB vs. ZM) |
Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap) |
Bet Result | Winnings/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 : 0 | 1 : 0.5 | Win | $100 x 0.95 = $95 |
| 0 : 0 | 0 : 0.5 | Lose | $100 |
| 0 : 1 | 0 : 1.5 | Lose | $100 |
In the case of you placing a bet on Zrinjski Mostar with a stake of $100.
| Final Score (SB vs. ZM) |
Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap) |
Bet Result | Winnings/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 : 0 | 1 : 0.5 | Lose | $100 |
| 0 : 0 | 0 : 0.5 | Win | $100 x 0.89 = $89 |
| 0 : 1 | 0 : 1.5 | Win | $100 x 0.89 = $89 |