What does Asian Handicap +1.75 / -1.75 Mean?

An Asian handicap +/-1.75 is a quarter line handicap that starts off the favourite team on a deficit of 1.75 goals and the underdog on a surplus of the same number of goals. The idea behind the quarter line is that it constitutes an each-way bet that splits between two intervals. In other words, the 1.75 Asian handicap is a split bet between the 1.5 and 2 handicap lines.

Here’s an example for context:

If you were to bet £100 on Asian handicap 1.75, you’re actually betting £50 on 1.5 and £50 on 2. You get the full payout if both bets win, but you also get returns if only one margin wins. Draws are not a feasible outcome where Asian handicapping is concerned. So whenever the outcome is tied with the handicap line, it is considered a ‘push.’

Since this market allows you to split your stake on a team over two handicaps, you get an Alternative Asian Handicap (AAH) within the same bet.

What does -1.75 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the negative coefficient is the favourite team. A £100 bet on alternative Asian handicap -1.75 means:

• £50 will go towards -1.5
• £50 will go towards -2

The possible outcomes are given below:

• If the team wins by 3 goals or more, both sides of the bet win.
• If the team wins by 2 goals, the -2 handicap is a push, and half your bet is refunded, while the 1.5 handicap wins.
• If the team wins by 1 goal, plays a draw or loses, both sides of the bet lose.

What does +1.75 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the positive coefficient is the underdog team. A £100 bet on alternative Asian handicap +1.75 means:

• £50 will go towards +1.5
• £50 will go towards +2

The possible outcomes are given below:

• If the team wins, draws or loses by 1 goal, both sides of the bet win.
• If the team loses by 2, the +1.5 handicap loses, while the +2 handicap is a push, and half your bet is refunded.
• If the team loses by 3 or more, both sides of the bet lose.

Here’s an overview extracted from the Asian handicap chart: