Handicap bets are very diverse, these are not only classic European, but also Asian, for periods, outcomes and many others. Choosing the necessary handicap bet allows players to choose the most suitable conditions for the game and the result.
A handicap bet assumes that the amount is bet on a certain event, for example, on the gap, the number of goals and other options. The calculation of the odds will be individual for each individual type of handicap bet, but the most popular option is the number of goals, games, and points received as events. In this case, the handicap allows you to add a conditional number of points or goals at the end of the event.
Red and yellow football cards, corner kicks, and more can also be used as an event. In the main market, negative handicaps are offered for favorites and positive ones for outsiders. What does this mean? Everything is quite simple – after the end of the event, the number of goals and points are subtracted or added to the existing result. At the same time, the situation develops in such a way that even a draw can cause you to lose the bet.
European Handicap
A European handicap is a type of bet that adds a conditional number of games, points or goals to the game result. In this case, an established draw will be taken into account as an outcome, that is, with this type of handicap bet, you can bet on a draw.
As an example, we can consider the following: within the framework of a match between teams A and B, a bet was placed on team B, using a coefficient of +1. The result of the match was the victory of Team A with a score of 2:1, while the bet will be a loser, since the following formula is used for calculation – 2:2 + 1, that is, after adding a conditional goal, the score is a draw 2:2. But with the European handicap, a draw is considered a loss, for the bet to win, the victory of team B, not its defeat, is required.
A handicap can be negative or positive, a positive handicap allows you to add a conditional number of points to the final result. In case of a negative score, a conditional number of points is deducted from the amount. If the team wins the score, then the bet is also considered a winner. If the team loses, then the bet will be a loser. In the event of a tie, the bet is the loser.
Asian Handicap
Asian handicap is a term that refers to the game handicap applied in outcome betting. Such handicaps have recently become quite popular, they usually range from 1/4 to several goals, the accuracy corresponds to half and quarter goals.
With the Asian handicap, you can bet on one or more events, while the handicap adds a certain number of corners, shots and other options for the outcome of events to the result. The Asian handicap can be double and single, negative and positive, have integer and fractional values. At the same time, the double handicap includes two ordinary ones, which allows you to make recordings in two different ways. For example, the handicap is -1; 1.5, and such a notation for individual handicap values can also be written as a single value of -1.25.
Matches can be divided into 1/2 or 1/4 intervals. But at the same time, the probability of a draw is excluded, since it will be virtually impossible to score half a goal. Using a 1/4 handicap means that the bet is split between two quarter intervals. For example, at a rate of $1000. and the handicap 1 3/4 are calculated in the same way as for the $500 rate. With a handicap of 1 1/2 and $500. with a coefficient of 2.
For the Asian handicap, a system is applied where the chances of a tie are excluded. This means that it creates a situation with an equal chance of winning. One of the goals of bookmakers when using a handicap is a line that provides the odds of one of the parties winning. At the same time, the chances of winning are equal, they are about 50%. Bets are offered approximately equal, their odds are usually 1.9-2. The handicap itself usually starts at 1/4 of a goal, then rises to 2.5 or 3 goals, but in competitions between teams whose strength will be approximately equal.
Handicap bets on the outcome of the match
Such bets involve the use of the results of the event, taking into account the handicap.
Handicap betting on individual halves or periods
Such bets do not involve the use of standard indicators or the outcome of the event as a whole for the match, but only for its separate period. These can be sets, halves, periods, and any other time periods within the event.
Corner Handicap Betting
This betting option assumes that the bettor uses predictions based on the awarded corner kicks. For example, if during the match a bet was placed on team A with a handicap of +2.5 according to this system, then the team should be no more than two corners behind the second team in the entire course of the game. Only in this case, the player’s bet will be winning.
Handicap Betting on Cards
This betting option involves the bettor using card predictions, determining the gaps or advantages for a particular team. For example, if during a match a bet was placed on team A with a handicap of -1.5 according to this system, then the team must receive at least two cards more than the second team during the entire course of the game. Only in this case, the player’s bet will be winning. If the number of cards is less, the bet loses.