How Asian handicap works
The stronger team starts with a goal deficit, the weaker team with a head start. The handicap is applied to the final score to decide the bet.
| Line on your team | Your team wins by 1 | Draw | Your team loses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (level ball) | Win | Stake returned | Lose |
| −0.5 | Win | Lose | Lose |
| −1 | Stake returned | Lose | Lose |
| −0.25 | Win | Lose half | Lose |
| +0.5 | Win | Win | Lose |
Quarter lines (−0.25, −0.75 and so on) split your stake across the two neighbouring lines, so half of it can win or be returned.
Worked example
You back Team A −0.75 for ৳200 at 1.90. Half (৳100) goes on −0.5 and half on −1.
- Team A win by 2+: both halves win, returning ৳380.
- Team A win by exactly 1: the −0.5 half wins (৳190) and the −1 half is returned (৳100), so ৳290 back.
- Draw or loss: you lose ৳200.
Over/under (goal lines)
The same idea applies to total goals. Over 2.5 wins with 3 or more goals. Over 2.25 splits between 2 and 2.5: exactly 2 goals loses half, 3 or more wins in full.
Odds formats
Asian books often show Hong Kong, Malay or Indonesian odds instead of decimal. If the numbers look unusual, switch to decimal in the settings.
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