Asian handicap

What is Asian Handicap ?
asian handicap is a form of betting, which has become very popular in Asia (thus the name asianhandicap). You may also have heard about asianhandicap from the name "Hang Cheng".

"Handicap" means that a team has received a virtual head start, effectively leading the game with 1/2 goal, 1/4 goal, 3/4 goal, 1 goal, 1 1/4 goal, etc. When you bet with asian handicap, the possibility for a draw in a game is eliminated. Only home or away win exist. If the game ends in a draw, you will get your stake back. There are perhaps some confusing terminology, for instance half-handicap (1/2-goal), and quarter handicap (1/4-goal). We will explain this thoroughly in this article. [Translate]

Asian Handicap, something for you?
Asian Handicap is definitively something for you ! We are all familiar with fixed odds betting. It has been, and still is the "normal" way of betting.
But with Asian Handicap, there is a much better chance of profit, due to the fact that you get your stakes back (or at least parts of it, depending on the handicap), when a draw occurs. In fixed odds betting, you would lose your money if you bet on something else than the actual result. You can bet on teams which you really don't belive will win the match, but due to the handicap, your team may still provide you with a profit !

Asian Handicap betting also provides much more excitement, as one single goal can take you from heaven to hell. [Translate]
Generally, you increase your mathematical chances of winning on a single bet from 33.3% (fixed odds betting), to 50% (using Asian Handicap, although depending on the handicap).

What's required ? And where do I bet ?

The worst thing by Asian Handicap ,in my opinion, is the rather complex way of figuring out the return. Ofcourse you will get used to it after a while, but nevertheless it's a "must" to check with the tables showing the possible returns.

You will also need an account with companies offering Asian Handicap. Not all bookmakers offer Asian Handicap. Try opening account with Jphan. for a start. Jphan is a recognised Asian Handicap bookmaker. Also the more recognised bookmakers offer Asian Handicap, and you should definitively open an account with the likes of Bet365 ,Gamebookers , and Beteuro.com.

The table shows your winnings for given results at a given handicap. As you can see, you will get half your stake back, or lose only half your stake when there's a 1/4, 3/4, 1 1/4 etc handicap. If a straight handicap (0:0, 0:1, or 1:0) results in a game ending with a draw, then you will get your stake back, because it is a "no bet" situation. [Translate]

On half-handicaps, there is never a "no bet" situation. One of the teams must win, whatever the final result is.

Example 0:0 handicap

In a 0:0 handicap you will get you money back if the game ends in a draw (0-0, 1-1,2-2, etc. )

Example 0:1/4 handicap then a team has got a 1/4 goal start, you will either lose 50 % or win 50% if the game ends in a draw . A 1/4 handicap is actually 2 handicaps, one of 0:0, and one of 0: 1/2. Thus, if 2 identical bets are placed on 0:0 and 0:1/2, then we have a 1/4 handicap bet.

The same goes for the 1 1/4 handicap, the 2 1/4 handicap, and so on. The difference being that the 50% rule apply when one of the teams have won 1-0, thus the game is a draw. [Translate]

Example 0:1/2 handicap

When a team has got a 1/2 goal start, you will either lose 100% or win 100%. A draw (and thereby a "no bet" situation) is impossible.

Example 0:3/4 handicap

If you have bet on a team with a 3/4 goal start, you will lose 50 % if your team loses by 1 goal. For all other results you will either win 100% or lose 100% depending on which team you backed with your bet. A 3/4 handicap is actually 2 bets, one on 1/2 goal handicap, and one on 1 goal handicap. Thus, if 2 identical bets are placed on the 1/2 goal, and the 1-goal handicap, then we have a 3/4 handicap situation.
A "no bet" situation is impossible. [Translate]

Example 0:1 handicap

When a team has got a 1- goal start, you'll get your stakes back if the other team wins by 1 goal (levelling the game). A draw is not permitted in Asian Handicap, thus you get your money back.

With Asian Handicap betting you eliminate the possibility of a draw in a soccer game. The underdog will be given a head start of a handicap, and the favourite will be handicapped by the same handicap. The predetermined number of handicap will be added to the real number of goals and make up the right bet. [Translate]

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