In betting site wintips , the bookmakers offer odds for both teams in a match. Among them, the Handicap Bet, also known as the Asian Handicap, is considered the most popular. Let's find out what a Handicap Bet is, how to read it, and what strategies can be used for this type of bet.

What is a Handicap Bet in football?

A Handicap Bet, also known as Handicap or Asian Handicap, refers to the odds given to two teams participating in a match, where there is a perceived difference in their playing abilities. Bookmakers wintips use Handicap Bets to create a balance in terms of betting units or goals.

There are two main forms of Handicap Bets in football: Goal Handicap and Money Handicap. The Money Handicap is used until the betting ratio for Over and Under is significantly different, at which point it is converted to a Goal Handicap. The basic unit for the Goal Handicap is a 1/4 goal.

Popular types of Handicap Bets at bookmakers:

Level Handicap:

This can also be referred to as a Draw No Bet. If you bet on Team A and Team A wins, you win. If Team A loses, you lose. If the match ends in a draw, your bet will be refunded.

Level Handicap is used in the following cases:

• When the teams are evenly matched in terms of form and lineup.

• When one team is considered stronger, but their recent form suggests a decline, the handicap is set to 0 by the bookmaker.

At the beginning of the match, including before the match starts, if the Level Handicap is displayed, it means there is no significant advantage for either team. The bookmaker evaluates both teams equally, without any handicap advantage or disadvantage. This is when we see the Level Handicap appear.

Half Goal Handicap:

The Half Goal Handicap, also known as 1/4 Goal Handicap, 0.25 Goal Handicap, or 0.15 Goal Handicap, means that one team is given a handicap of 0.25 goal:

• If you bet on the handicapped team and they win the match, your bet wins.

• If you bet on the handicapped team and they lose the match, your bet loses.

• If the match ends in a draw, you win half of your bet on the handicapped team, and the other half is refunded.

The same rules apply to Handicaps like 1.25, 2.25, 3.25, and so on.

One Goal Handicap:

Also known as 1/2 Goal Handicap, in this case, one team is given a handicap of 0.5 goal:

• If you bet on the handicapped team and they win the match, your bet wins.

• If you bet on the handicapped team and they lose the match, your bet loses.

• If the match ends in a draw, your bet on the handicapped team wins.

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The same rules apply to Handicaps like 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and so on.

Three-Quarter Goal Handicap:

Also known as 3/4 Goal Handicap, 0.75 Goal Handicap, or 0.5-1 Goal Handicap, in this case, one team is given a handicap of 0.75 goal:

• If the handicapped team wins with a minimum margin of 2 goals, your bet on the handicapped team wins.

• If the handicapped team wins or the match ends in a draw, your bet on the handicapped team wins.