What does Asian Handicap +0.25 / -0.25 Mean?

An Asian handicap +/-0.25 is a quarter line handicap that starts off the favourite team on a deficit of 0.25 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 0.25 Asian handicap is a split bet between the 0 and 0.5 handicap lines.

Here’s an example for context:

If you were to bet £20 on Asian handicap 0.25, you’re actually betting £10 on 0 and £10 on 0.5. 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 -0.25 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the negative coefficient is the favourite team. A £20 bet on alternative Asian handicap -0.25 means:

• £10 will go towards -0
• £10 will go towards -0.5

The possible outcomes are given below:

• If the team wins by 1 goal or more, both sides of the bet win.
• If the team plays a draw, the 0.5 handicap loses, while the -0 handicap is a push, and half your bet is refunded.
• If the team loses, both sides of the bet lose.

What does +0.25 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the positive coefficient is the underdog team. A £20 bet on alternative Asian handicap +0.25 means:

• £10 will go towards +0
• £10 will go towards +0.5

The possible outcomes are given below:

• If the team wins by 1 or more, both sides of the bet win.
• If the team draws, the +0.5 handicap wins, while the +0 handicap is a push, and half your bet is refunded.
• If the team loses, both sides of the bet lose.

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