(Explained in Full) Asian Handicap Betting With Charts

How Does The Asian Handicap Work

As you can tell from browsing the tables above, Asian Handicaps are not straightforward at first glance, with half and quarter figures offered. Whilst the tables provide a visual of possible results and bet outcomes, let's look a little closer. 

Asian Handicap Full Lines

People often think that Asian handicap betting comes into its own when there are relative mismatches in football matches where one side has a far higher probability, and therefore much lower odds on offer to win the game, and conversely, higher and larger ods for the underdog.

This is not always the case and by using the Asian handicap lines you may be able to find more value in the odds if you think the handicap set is misplaced.

Asian handicap Full Line are those with round numbers. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc

You will see these lines represented with a '-' [minus] for the favoured team, or a '+' [plus] for the underdog.

This signifies that the underdog is provided a 1 goal head start in the match.

• Manchester City -1.00
• Bournemouth +1.00

You may think that a goal start would not be enough for Bournemouth to win this game as you feel Manchester City may win by 2 or more goals. here is what would happen, depending on whether you bet on Manchester City or Bournemouth on this market

As you can see the possibility of a draw has been removed from this bet. Should you bet on Manchester City to overcome a goal start and they win only by 1 goal, [1-0, 2-1, 3-2 etc], the scores would be level after the handicap is applied, and a 'PUSH' is the bet outcome.

The 'push' voids the bet and the full stake is returned to you. The bet is neither a win or a lose.

Let's take another example, this time, from +/-2 option

Liverpool -2.00 / Norwich +2.00

With this plus or minus 2 Asian handicap line, Liverpool would have to win by 3 clear goals, for you to land a bet on Liverpool -2.00.

If you think the game would be closer than this, a bet on Norwich at +2.00 means that you would win the bet, if either of three outcomes were to happen in the gam

1. Norwich Win
2. Drawn Game
3. Lose by 1 Goal

Each of those three options is possible results for a Norwich +2.00 bet to be a winner for you

Asian Handicap Half Lines

This outcome, along with quarter lines can be confusing so let's jump in and try to explain. If you remain in any doubt, skip to the tables for a visual.

Quite different from full lines, Asian Handicap Half lines, introduce half goal outcomes. If a team is available with +0.50, they have a half goal lead from the start. This means that if the game ends in a draw, your bet is a winner. Effectively this is almost the same in all but name to a double chance Win/Draw selection on the team. Conversely, the team with the -0.50 Asian line has to win for the bet to be a winner.

Asian Handicap Quarter Lines

Another different option for Asian handicap betting is Quarter lines. These end in .25 or .75. As with other Asian handicap lines, you will be getting a 0.25 goal start or deficit depending on the match odds and selection. Here enters the possibility of Half stake wins or Losses depending on the outcome.

This becomes a little more confusing depending on the one quarter or three-quarter lines. With this particular line, it is by far the best option to take a look at the Asian handicap tables in this article by clicking here. trying to explain the differing outcome in words is not going to help you. 

What does +0 or -0 mean in Asian Handicap?

+0.00 or -0.00 in Asian handicap is the same as 'Draw No Bet' which you may have seen before. +/0.00 in Asian handicap betting means that you will get lesser odds on either team to win a match but if your selected side does not win and the game ends in a draw, you get your stake back as a push.

A common misconception with Asian handicap betting is at first glance at +0 or -0 Asian handicap betting lines. Often, someone new to Asian handicap betting may think that, because there is not a goal advantage or disadvantage to either side that this +0 line would be the same as a normal 1x2 full time result bet. The betting odds available highlight how they differ perfectly.

As you can see from the table above, Team A are the favourites for the game and start with -0.00 while Team B are the underdogs and get the +0.00

Still, this may not make sense until you consider that the Asian handicap odds do not offer a draw outcome. (In fact, no Asian handicap will offer a draw option).

So let's bring some visuals (And team names [sorry Arsenal fans]) into this and show what the result of bets would be given different match outcomes.

Darren Brett has explained how to use Asian handicap to your betting advantage, and researched results to see which way asian line markets tend to go. He also explains why there is more value with AH betting. 

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Asian Handicap +0

What is a +1.5 Asian Handicap?

+1.5 in Asian handicap betting uses a half goal line, meaning that the team with the +1.50 allocation gets a 'one and a half goal start' to the game. If you bet a +1.50 team, your bet would be a winner if the bet ended in either A win or draw for your team, or even if they lost by no more than 1 goal in the game. Conversely, if you bet the -1.50 team, they would have to win the game by 2 or more goals for your bet to be successful.

Let's provide a visual possibility table to help you understand the potential outcomes based on the match result.

Asian Handicap Tables

The Asian Handicap Tables below show the different handicaps, possible results and the outcome of the bet based on the result.

They cover both Favourites and Underdogs for

1. Match Result Asian Handicap
2. Total Goals Asian Handicap

The bet outcomes can be

• Win - A winning bet
• Win half - Half Stake Refunded - Other Half paid as Win
• Push - Void Bet, refunded Stake
• Lose half - Half Stake Refunded - Other Half Lost
• Lose - A losing bet

Asian Handicap Tables

If you are betting on the underdog in the game, you will receive a '+' handicap.

What is the Difference Between Handicap and Asian Handicap

The difference between Asian handicaps and normal handicaps is that in Asian betting there are only two possible outcomes for a bet using half and quarter goals, whereas in European handicap betting the lines are set with whole goals offering still three options.

GarethP thinks Asian handicap betting comes into its own when opposing favourites

You can view live Asian Handicap odds by visiting the olbg football tips pages and scrolling down to Asian Handicap for individual matches. 

Once you are ready to place an Asian Handicap bet take advantage of the free bets page for all the latest welcome offers.

What is Asian Goal Line? (Tables)

Asian Goal Line is applying Asian handicap rules to normal over/under total goals betting. The expectation of at least one goal being scored is a minimum criterion for making this bet, and the line chosen on your prediction for the minimum or a maximum number of goals to be scored in the game. You can still choose to bet either 'under' or 'over' with a line attached.

Whilst in Match result Asian betting there are 3 possible outcomes and the draw is removed with pushes, the beauty of Asian Goal line betting is that while there are still only 2 outcomes in this bet, the stake refund or loss of only half stake, remains a possibility

Total Goals Asian Handicap Tables

In addition to the Match Result, Asian handicaps can also be applied to total goals, Over and Under betting too.

Asian Handicap FAQ

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Asian Handicap Betting Guide Contributors

The information on Asian Handicap betting markets has been sourced from the collective knowledge of the OLBG experts and bloggers who have been betting for many years. We have checked individual bookmakers where necessary to ensure that the Asian Handicap markets are still available. The information above has been collated and updated regularly to ensure all the material assists the reader. Our experts will revisit regularly to provide any new information on Asian Handicap betting. 

Darren Brett

Tipster Competition Manager

Darren has worked in the horseracing and gambling industries for over thirty years and has been writing about sport for most of that time. He has been the Tipster Competiton Manager at OLBG for over fifteen years, as well as overseeing our sister site, Grand National Guide. Darren's specialist areas are National Hunt racing, snooker and golf.

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