Asian Handicap Guide
Originating from Indonesia, the Asian Handicap is a special type of betting market where one team has a disadvantage (or handicap) before the game even begins. Asian handicap is particularly popular in football since implementing its rule is easier for football matches. One of the most distinctive advantages of the Asian handicap is that it eliminates the possibility of a draw. With Asian handicap, there are only two possibilities of a match - win or lose. By eliminating the possibility of a draw, the Asian handicap makes the betting process simpler. Today we will talk about Asian handicap and how you can make the most of this betting market.
The origins of Asian handicap betting
Asian handicap originates from the island country of Indonesia. While we know about the football culture in Europe and South America, many of us have no idea of how big football is in Asia. In Indonesia, the national football league is a part of the country's dominant culture. It's also often cited as one of the most violent football leagues in the world in terms of fan aggression. Since the early 21st century, Asian handicap has become a popular technique of betting across the world, particularly in football.
Types of Asian Handicap
There are several types of Asian handicaps, and understanding them requires a degree of existing knowledge about how betting works. Now we will discuss the most common types of Asian handicaps that you can use with your bookmaker.
Half-goal (0.5, 1.5, etc.) and whole-goal (0,1, etc.) handicaps are the two forms of handicaps. Since it is impossible to score half a goal with a half-goal handicap, there will always be a clear winner. If the outcome is tied after the handicap is taken into account in the event of a whole goal handicap, all bets are reimbursed.
AH 0.0 (Draw no bet)
The Asian handicap 0.0 is the first AH bet you should learn about. This selection often referred to as a Draw No Bet - or DNB - selection, works similarly. Since neither team is granted a goal benefit on the handicap, the outcome of the game will have no bearing on the outcome of the bet.
When it comes to naming odds for a close game like Barcelona v Real Madrid in the La Liga, there may not be a clear favorite for bookies to price up.
Because of the superior odds on offer, the Asian handicap 0.0 option could be a fantastic value play. Another perk is the possibility of getting your stake back if the game ends in a tie.
AH -0,25 / +0,25
Let's take an example to understand how Asian Handicap +/- 0.25 works with an example. Assume that Chelsea is playing Aston Villa. Chelsea has a -0.25 (- ¼) handicap, while Aston Villa has a +0.25 (+ ¼) handicap.
If you chose Chelsea as your team, you will win the bet if Chelsea wins the match. In case the game ends in a tie, you will lose half of your bet (Half lose). If Chelsea loses the match, you would lose your entire stake.
Let's say you chose Aston Villa. If Aston Villa wins the game, you would win the bet. With the help of +0.25 handicaps, you win half of the match if it ends in a draw (Half win). If Aston Villa ends up losing the game, you will also lose your entire stake.
AH -0.5/+0.5
The Asian handicap choice for 0.5 bets indicates that the club or player you want to win has a 0.5 edge in goals. The outsider is given a half-goal advantage in Asian handicapping, whereas the favorite is given a half-goal disadvantage. When searching for the finest bets on a sportsbook, the 0.5 handicap betting is a fantastic alternative for those seeking the most value.
AH -0,75 / +0,75
Just like AH +/- 0.5, AH +/- 0.75 gives the underdog team a 0.75 goals advantage and the favorite team a 0.75 goals disadvantage. In essence, it gives the teams a 1-goal advantage or disadvantage since you cannot score 0.25 goals. It's similar to how AH +/- 0.5 works in terms of when and how you win/lose.
AH -1 / +1
AH +/- 1 is much simpler compared to the other variations of Asian handicap. Here, the handicapped team has a clear 1-goal disadvantage and the incentivized team is at a 1-goal disadvantage.
AH -1.5 / +1.5
Asian handicap plus or minus 1.5 is similar to AH plus or minus 0.5. Instead of getting half goal advantage, the underdog gets 1.5 goals advantage.
Asian handicap betting example
The game begins with a score of 0:0.5 in the case of AH +/- 0.5. (half goal handicaps). Prior to the kick-off, the outsider team enjoys a half-goal lead. Sunderland @2.00 versus Tottenham @1.85. You've placed a £100 bet on Tottenham to win with a -0.5 Asian handicap. You win the bet if Tottenham wins. As you would guess, you lose the bet if Sunderland wins or even when the game ends in a tie.
The example illustrates that with a 0.5 Asian handicap, there is no room for ties or statements. However, it is not true for 0 or 1-goal Asian handicaps.
What is the difference between Asian handicaps and European handicaps?
There are two primary ways to give the visiting team or home side a lead in the Asian handicap market. Meanwhile, there are three conceivable outcomes for the European handicap. Punters can choose between wagering on the home team, the away team, or a tie. In other aspects, there are several similarities between the Asian and European handicap markets.
What are the best sports for Asian handicap?
Football is by far the most common sport for Asian handicap betting. But there are other sports that also use the same principle. For example, Asian handicap is very similar to a puck line in hockey or a run line in baseball. When it comes to Asian handicap in particular, an overwhelming majority of bookmakers offer it for football only.