{"id":17953,"date":"2024-02-02T08:32:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T08:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/?page_id=17953"},"modified":"2024-02-02T08:32:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T08:32:46","slug":"asian-handicap-meaning-and-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/guides\/asian-handicap\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Handicap Meaning and How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide is for anyone who has questions about the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">meaning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in the world of football betting. Essentially, it\u2019s a type of betting market that imposes a theoretical handicap on the team that\u2019s favoured to win. This doesn\u2019t affect the game itself, but it can help to level things up for wagering purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets contracted\"><div class=\"toc_toggle\"><div class=\"toc_arrow\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12.06\" cy=\"12.06\" r=\"11.8\" fill=\"#1C2642\"\/><path d=\"M6,10.45l6,6,6-6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"toc_title\">Table of contents<\/div><\/div><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_Explained\">Asian Handicap Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_Betting_in_Action\">Asian Handicap Betting in Action<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-150_Explained\">Asian Handicap -1.50 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-10_Explained\">Asian Handicap -1.0 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-075_Explained\">Asian Handicap -0.75 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-050_Explained\">Asian Handicap -0.50 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-025_Explained\">Asian Handicap -0.25 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_-00_Explained\">Asian Handicap -0.0 Explained<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_Chart_of_Outcomes\">Asian Handicap Chart of Outcomes<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Why_Use_Asian_Handicap_Betting\">Why Use Asian Handicap Betting?<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Better_Odds_About_Favourites\">\u26bdBetter Odds About Favourites<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#More_Chance_with_Underdogs\">\u26bdMore Chance with Underdogs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Bet_Without_the_Draw\">\u26bdBet Without the Draw<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Adjust_Risk_and_Reward\">\u26bdAdjust Risk and Reward<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Asian_Handicap_Tips_and_Strategies\">Asian Handicap Tips and Strategies<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Dont_Get_Greedy\">Don\u2019t Get Greedy<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Be_Selective\">Be Selective<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Consider_Multiples\">Consider Multiples<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Pros_and_Cons_of_Asian_Handicap_Betting\">Pros and Cons of Asian Handicap Betting<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Where_to_Find_Asian_Handicap_Betting_Markets\">Where to Find Asian Handicap Betting Markets<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#What_is_the_concept_of_Asian_handicap\">What is the concept of Asian handicap?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#What_is_a_15_Asian_handicap\">What is a +1.5 Asian handicap?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#What_is_a_05_Asian_handicap\">What is a 0.5 Asian handicap?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#What_does_025_Asian_handicap_mean\">What does +0.25 Asian handicap mean?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#What_is_the_meaning_of_35_in_Asian_handicap\">What is the meaning of 3.5 in Asian handicap?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s common in football for one team in a match to be considerably better than the other. In a regular betting market, bookmakers give odds according to the chances of each team winning. Unfortunately, that often means the superior team must be offered at especially low odds. And that can make them rather unattractive for anyone who wants to bet on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The good news is that bookmakers in Asia responded to this situation by creating a different betting market that would make any match worth considering for wagering purposes. In an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market, the superior team is given a theoretical goal disadvantage, which is referred to as a handicap. The favoured team must therefore overcome the handicap before it can win, at least as far as the betting market is concerned. For example, if a team is given a handicap of -1 goal, it will need to win its match by 2 or more goals for a bet on it to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another difference between an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap football <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market and a regular one is that it either eliminates the possibility of a draw or refunds stakes should a draw occur. We\u2019ll explain this a little later. For now, the key point is that an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allows the bookmaker to offer higher odds for the favoured team than he would otherwise. At the same time, it also gives fans of the opposing team a greater chance of winning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_Betting_in_Action\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap Betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in Action<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To illustrate this concept and demonstrate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap football <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">betting in practice, in this section, we\u2019ll take you through the most common markets and explain how they work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-150_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap -1.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s imagine that you want to bet on a match between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newcastle United<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and Luton Town. The home team have far superior form, and the regular betting market looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Draw<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2\/5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4\/1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6\/1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don\u2019t fancy risking more than twice as much money than you stand to win by betting on Newcastle. So you look at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market that imposes a -1.5 goal handicap on Newcastle and you see that the odds here are much better.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United -1.5<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town +1.5<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">57\/50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7\/10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How does Asian Handicap work?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Well, when you bet on Newcastle in this market, 1.5 goals will be deducted from the number that they actually score in the game. Your bet will then be settled accordingly. Similarly, if you wanted to bet on Luton in this market, their actual score would be increased by 1.5 goals before your bet is settled. In this scenario:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Newcastle will succeed if they win the game by 2 goals or more. But if they only win by 1 goal or fare even worse, the bet would lose.<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Luton will succeed as long as they don\u2019t lose the game by 2 or more goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll have noticed that here there is no possibility of a draw. That\u2019s because the handicap figure isn\u2019t a whole number. No matter what the actual score of the game is, when the handicap number has been applied, the match will either be won by Newcastle or Luton.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-10_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap -1.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t want Newcastle to have to overcome a handicap of 1.5 goals, you can bet in an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap 1 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market with a lower handicap. Here the handicap is just 1 goal, and the odds available will look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United -1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town +1<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">13\/20<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5\/4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because this market imposes a handicap of 1 goal, it\u2019s possible that the post-handicap result could be a draw. Fortunately, in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll lose. Instead, if a draw occurs after the handicap has been applied, your stake on the match will be refunded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Newcastle will succeed if they win the game by 2 goals or more. If they only win by 1 goal, the\u00a0Asian Handicap -1\u00a0result will be a draw, and your stake will be refunded. If they only draw the match or they lose it, your bet will lose.<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Luton will succeed as long as they manage a draw or better. If they were to lose by 1 goal, the\u00a0Asian Handicap\u00a0+1 result would be a draw and your stake would be refunded. If they were to lose by 2 or more goals, the bet would lose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-075_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-0.75 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this market, the favoured team to win is given a handicap of 0.75 goals. This makes it even easier for a bet on Newcastle to win, but of course, the odds available will reflect that. Here are the odds you might be offered in this scenario:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United -0.75<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town +0.75<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\/2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">31\/20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because this market imposes a handicap of three-quarters of a goal, slightly different rules apply where you might have half your stake refunded or only lose half your stake, depending on the final scoreline of the match. A similar thing occurs in the Asian 0.25 market, as you\u2019ll see later. For now, here\u2019s how a 0.75 bet would be settled:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A bet on Newcastle will succeed if they win the game by 2 goals or more. If they win by just 1 goal, you get half your stake refunded and the other half will win the the odds taken. If the match results in a draw or Newcastle lose the match, your whole bet loses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A bet on Luton would succeed if the team achieves a draw or better. If Luton were to lose by 1 goal, you\u2019d lose half your stake and the other half of your stake would be refunded. If Luton loses the match by 2 or more goals, your whole bet would be lost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-050_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-0.50 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here the favoured team is given a half-goal handicap. Sticking with the same Newcastle United v <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luton Town<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> match, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">odds would be something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Newcastle United -0.50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Luton Town +0.50<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2\/5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">19\/20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Newcastle will win if they win the game by 1 goal or more. If they draw or lose the match, your bet will lose.<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Luton would win if they draw the match or manage to win it. If they lose by any number of goals, the bet will also lose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-025_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-0.25 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This market imposes a handicap of just one-quarter of a goal on the favourites. Our discussion of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap explained <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">earlier how this market doesn\u2019t allow a draw. For both of those reasons, the odds available here will usually be less than in the regular market.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United -0.25<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town +0.25<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">27\/100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5\/2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Newcastle will win if they win the game by 1 goal or more. If they draw, half your stake will be lost and the other half will be refunded. If they lose the match, the whole bet will also be lost.<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on Luton would win if they manage to win the match by any number of goals. If they draw, half your stake will be refunded and the other half will win at the odds taken. If they lose the match, the bet will lose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_-00_Explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-0.0 Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a strange-looking market because there is no handicap imposed at all. So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what is Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0.0 used for? The short answer is to eliminate the possibility of a draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Newcastle United 0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Luton Town 0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2\/15<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">9\/2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> A bet on either team will win if that team wins the game. If the match results in a draw, your stake will be refunded in full. If your team loses, so will your bet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Essentially, this makes the 0.0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">handicap betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market the same as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/guides\/draw-no-bet\/\">Draw No Bet<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> market. And the odds will usually be exactly the same in both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_Chart_of_Outcomes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chart of Outcomes<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we\u2019ve now discussed the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">meaning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in a variety of markets, you might still be a little confused about what bets win and what bets lose. That\u2019s perfectly normal. It takes time to get used to the rules, particularly when there\u2019s a possibility of winning or losing with just half your stake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help make your life easier in the early days, here is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap table <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of outcomes. Simply look at the handicap figure for the team that you bet on and the chart will show you how that bet will fare for all possible team results.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Handicap -<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Team Result<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Bet Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Handicap +<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Team Result<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Bet Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-2.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 3 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+2.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 3 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-1.75<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 3 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+1.75<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win Half<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose Half<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-1.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+1.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-1.25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+1.25<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose Half<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win Half<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-1.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+1.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-0.75<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+0.75<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win Half<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose Half<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose by 2 +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-0.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+0.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-0.25<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+0.25<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose Half<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win Half<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>-0.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>+0.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Use_Asian_Handicap_Betting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why Use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap Betting?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve answered the question of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what is an Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">so we can now look at a few of the reasons why you might want to participate in this kind of betting. There are plenty, but the main ones that apply to most bettors are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3><span id=\"Better_Odds_About_Favourites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u26bdBetter Odds About Favourites<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The primary reason for betting on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian lines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is to get better odds about the team that\u2019s favoured to win. The larger the handicap that a superior team has to overcome for your bet to win, the more generous the available odds will be. <\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3><span id=\"More_Chance_with_Underdogs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u26bdMore Chance with Underdogs<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">markets can also be very attractive to fans of teams that happen to be underdogs in a particular match. Even when a team probably won\u2019t win the match itself, if they have a theoretical goal advantage, as they do in an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">market, they can still be perfectly viable for betting purposes.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3><span id=\"Bet_Without_the_Draw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u26bdBet Without the Draw<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve said that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicaps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> effectively eliminate the draw, and that\u2019s something that many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/football\/\">football betting<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> fans like about these markets. While you could look at the Draw No Bet market if that\u2019s your only motivation, being able to get better odds at higher handicap figures makes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicaps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> doubly appealing.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3><span id=\"Adjust_Risk_and_Reward\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u26bdAdjust Risk and Reward<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The variety of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">markets available at online betting sites means that you can choose one to suit your preferred level of risk exposure. If you want to keep risks and rewards low, bet in a modest handicap market such as 0.5 or 1.0. If you don\u2019t mind taking bigger risks in the hope of making bigger profits, the higher handicap markets of 1.50, 2.0 or bigger might suit you better.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"list_how_to\" id=\"how-to-asian-handicap-tips-and-strategies\" >\n    <h2 class=\"list_how_to__title\"><span id=\"Asian_Handicap_Tips_and_Strategies\">Asian Handicap Tips and Strategies<\/span><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"list_how_to__description\">With the Asian handicap explained you might be wondering how you can start making the most of these markets. Here are just a few tips and strategies to help get you started:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"list_how_to__list_wrapper\">\n        <ol class=\"list_how_to__list\">\n            <li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Dont_Get_Greedy\">Don\u2019t Get Greedy<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">While it can be tempting to bet in a -2.0 or even bigger Asian handicap market, you should remember that even the hottest of favourites sometimes only win by a single goal. Some take everyone by surprise by failing to win at all! Don\u2019t allow the greater odds being offered to distract you from the fact that your team needs to beat the handicap for your bet to succeed.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Be_Selective\">Be Selective<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Asian handicaps are great, but they aren\u2019t necessarily the best market for every match. View this type of bet as just one of several that you can choose from, depending on your view of the upcoming game, the form of the teams involved and the amount of confidence you have in your selection. In other words, use Asian handicap betting selectively, and not merely out of habit.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Consider_Multiples\">Consider Multiples<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Those of you who like to place accumulator bets on football could include one or more Asian handicap market selections. This could help you to get better odds about a particularly hot favourite or eliminate the chance of a draw letting the whole bet down.<\/div><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Asian_Handicap_Betting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pros and Cons of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap Betting<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re now familiar with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">meaning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and how the market works. You also have a few ideas about how to use this type of betting effectively. With all of that taken care of, let\u2019s now summarise the pros and cons of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap betting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Advantages of <\/b><b>Asian Handicaps<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Potential Disadvantages<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2705Bet without the draw letting you down.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274cLower odds than in the regular market.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2705Get better odds for hot favourites.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274cFavoured team must beat the handicap.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2705More chance when betting on underdogs.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2705Choose your own level of risk and reward.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_to_Find_Asian_Handicap_Betting_Markets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where to Find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian Handicap Betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Markets<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The growing popularity of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap betting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">means that markets are being offered by an increasing number of sportsbooks. Two of the best around as far as the number of markets is concerned are 10Bet and Unibet, but most of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/\">best online betting sites<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will offer at least a handful of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asian handicap <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sports betting in Asia is big business and the number of online sports bettors there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/dmo\/eservices\/online-gambling\/online-sports-betting\/asia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expected to reach 37.8 million by 2028<\/a>. Asian handicaps have played a big role in making the hobby more popular there, and they're proving to be a big hit here in the UK, too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While Asian handicaps will never replace the regular match betting market for most bettors, they can be very useful for anyone who wants to get better odds about the favourite, support the underdog team or eliminate the chance of losing money because of the draw. Consider the Asian handicap the next time you think that your chosen team is too short to bet on. It just might make them a viable bet after all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"What_is_the_concept_of_Asian_handicap\">What is the concept of Asian handicap?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>An Asian handicap is a type of football betting market that imposes a theoretical handicap on the team that\u2019s favoured to win. As well as giving bettors the chance to get better odds about the favourite, Asian handicaps are also designed to eliminate the prospect of losing money if a match results as a draw.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"What_is_a_15_Asian_handicap\">What is a +1.5 Asian handicap?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>A +1.5 Asian handicap is a market that gives the underdog team a theoretical advantage of 1.5 goals. As long as they don\u2019t lose the match by more than 1 goal, you\u2019ll win. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"What_is_a_05_Asian_handicap\">What is a 0.5 Asian handicap?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>This type of market imposes a half-goal handicap on the favourite team. That gives the underdog team a half-goal advantage from the beginning of the game.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"What_does_025_Asian_handicap_mean\">What does +0.25 Asian handicap mean?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>When you bet on an underdog team in a +0.25 Asian handicap market, it will enjoy a quarter-goal advantage over the favourites.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_35_in_Asian_handicap\">What is the meaning of 3.5 in Asian handicap?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>This simply means that the favoured team will need to beat a handicap of 3.5 goals for a bet to win. It also gives the underdog team an advantage of 3.5 goals, should you want to bet on them.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide is for anyone who has questions about the Asian Handicap meaning in the world of football betting. Essentially, it\u2019s a type of betting market that imposes a theoretical handicap on the team that\u2019s favoured to win. 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