Asian Handicap betting is a popular form of sports betting originating in Asia but is now popular and available on most online sportsbooks. The aim of handicap betting is to level the playing field between two teams. This is done by giving one of the teams a head start in the match or by giving the favourite a disadvantage.
There are a few types of Asian Handicap markets. This article will focus on the round number Asian handicap markets, specifically -2.0/+2.0. The key difference with whole number Asian handicap bets is that compared to other Asian handicap markets it is possible for the final result after the handicap has been applied to be a draw resulting in no winner.
What does -2 Asian Handicap Mean?
The -2 Asian handicap means that the team starts the game with -2 goals, and by placing a bet on the market, you are betting that they will overcome that disadvantage and win the game by at least 3 goals. So you are betting on them to win the game 3-0, 4-0, 4-1 or any other scoreline where there is a 3-goal difference between the teams.
As we mentioned above there is a chance for your stake to be refunded. This happens when your team wins, but only wins by 2 goals. As you are neither over or under the handicap amount your bet neither wins or loses so your stake is returned.
Of course, if your team loses or draws before the handicap is applied, your bet will lose, and it will also lose if your team wins by just one goal.
Check out the table below, which should make it 100% transparent.
So if the final result before the handicap is…..
- Your team wins by three clear goals, then the bet wins.
- Your team loses or draws, then the bet loses.
- Your team wins by one goal the bet loses
- Your team wins by only 2 goals, then your stake is refunded
| -2 | Win by 3+ | Win |
| Win by 2 | Stake refunded |
| Win by 1 | Lose |
| Draw | Lose |
| Loss | Lose |
What does +2 Asian Handicap Mean?
So the +2 Asian handicap does exactly the opposite to the -2 market and effectively gives the team a 2-0 starting scoreline and you are betting on the team not losing by three goals.
So this time if the final result before the handicap is……
- Your team wins or draws, then the bet wins.
- Your team loses by one goal the bet wins.
- If your team loses by two goals, then the result is a draw, and you get your stake back.
- The team loses by three clear goals then the bet loses.
| +2 | Win | Win |
| Draw | Win |
| Lose by 1 | Win |
| Lose by 2+ | Stake returned |
| Lose by 3+ | Lose |
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