Understand Asian Odds Handicap for Beginners

The Asian Handicap betting odds may appear complex due to their reliance on team performance assessments for setting the odds. To engage effectively with this type of betting, newcomers must understand these odds well. The Asian Handicap has gained popularity among online football bettors in Vietnam. This guide aims to thoroughly explain how to read Asian Handicap odds for beginners.

Understanding Asian Handicap Odds

The unique feature of Asian Handicap is its usage of goal differences to determine the result of a bet. Hence, odds are set by the bookmaker based on each team’s strength, aligning the appropriate odds (odds) for the favorite and underdog, along with the goal handicap. Like over/under bets, it’s widely favored by Vietnamese players.

Asian Handicap Odds: DRAW (0) – NO HANDICAP

This is also known as a level ball or no handicap, represented on the odds board as 0. If you bet on a team and it wins, you win the bet. If the match ends in a draw, both sides are considered void, and the wager is returned.

If your team wins, you win the bet; if it’s a draw, the bet is refunded.

• If the favorite wins, a bet on them wins entirely, while betting on the underdog loses entirely.
• If the favorite loses, a bet on the underdog wins entirely, while betting on the favorite loses entirely.
• If it’s a draw, the bet is refunded by the bookmaker.

The same reading applies to handicaps of 1 draw, 2 draws, 3 draws, etc.

• If the favorite wins by an (n+1) goal margin, a bet on them wins in full, while the underdog’s bet loses entirely.
• If the favorite wins by less than n goals, the underdog’s bet wins entirely, while the favorite’s bet loses entirely.
• If the favorite wins by n goals, the bet is refunded by the bookmaker.

Quarter Goal Handicap (0.25) – Half No Handicap

This bet is displayed as 0/0.5 or 0.25 on the board, where the favorite gives a 0.25 goal handicap to the underdog.

• If the match ends with the favorite winning by 1 goal or more, the bettor choosing the favorite wins, and vice versa.
• If the match ends in a draw, the bettor choosing the favorite loses half their stake, and the opposite is true.

• If the favorite wins, a bet on them wins entirely, while betting on the underdog loses entirely.
• If the favorite results as a draw, the bet on them loses half, and the underdog wins half.
• If the favorite loses, a bet on them loses entirely, while betting on the underdog wins entirely.

Half Goal Handicap (0.5) – Half Bet

This bet is displayed as 0.5 on the board, with the favorite giving a 0.5 goal advantage to the underdog.

• If the favorite wins by 1 goal or more, the bet on them wins entirely, otherwise, it loses entirely.
• If it results in a draw, the bet on the favorite loses entirely and vice versa.

For handicaps of 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, n.5:

• If the favorite wins by (n+1) degrees or more, a bet on them wins entirely, otherwise, it loses entirely.
• If they win, draw, or lose by less than n degrees, betting on them loses entirely while betting on the underdog wins entirely.

Three Quarter Goal Handicap (0.75) – Half One Handicap

This bet looks like 0.5/1 or 0.75 on the board. The favorite gives a 0.75 goal handicap to the underdog.

• If the favorite wins by 1 goal, betting on them wins half, vice versa.
• If by 2 goals or more, betting on the favorite wins entirely, vice versa.
• If it’s a draw, a bet on the favorite loses entirely, vice versa.

Reading this type of football betting odds is a bit more complicated:

• If the favorite wins by 1 goal, betting on them wins half, underdog loses half.
• Winning by 2 or more, betting on them wins entirely, underdog entirely loses.
• If they tie or lose, betting on the underdog wins entirely, favorites lose entirely.

For other Asian Handicap ratios (1.5-2, 2.5-3, 3.5-4):

• For a margin of (n+1), betting on the favorite wins half, underdog loses half.
• For a margin of (n+2) or more, betting on favorites wins entirely, underdogs lose entirely.
• If they lose or win by less than n+1, betting on the underdog wins entirely.

1.25 Goal Handicap (One Lose Half)

This is where the underdog receives a 1.25 goal favor. If the favorite wins by 1, they lose this bet. Winning by 2 or more brings full victory, or less inconveniences the underdog winning.

• A win by 2 or more benefits the favorite, vice versa.
• A tie or loss benefits the underdog, opposite for the favorite.
• Winning by a single goal, the favorite loses half, the underdog wins half.

1.5 Goal Handicap – One Whole

Under this rule, the underdog receives a 1.5 goal favor. If the favorite wins by 2, the bettor wins; if only by 1, they lose entirely, with the underdog avoiding losses.

• If the favorite wins by 2, betting on them wins entirely, vice versa.
• If by 1, betting on them loses entirely, betting on the underdog retains the stake.
• If tied, betting on the favorite loses, the underdog keeps the stake.

1.75 Goal Handicap – Two Eat Half

The top team eats half if winning by 2, entirely with 3. A bet on 1.75 allows an underdog advantage of 1.75, securing half when the top wins by 2, fully when by 3 or more.

• For a favorite win by 4+, bettors win; underdog bettors lose entirely.
• For a favorite win by 3, a bet loses half; underdog wins half.
• If the favorite wins by 2 or less, loses, or draws, underdog wins, the favorite loses entirely.

Through this article, you should now have a full understanding of handicap odds and reading methods. Handicap betting offers various betting types, and is the go-to choice for many players. We hope this article provides knowledge for Asian Handicap betting newcomers, helping you understand how to read football odds. Good luck on your betting journey at W88 Sports!