Asian Handicap Betting Guide: How It Works & How to Bet

What is Asian Handicap Betting?

Asian handicap betting is a popular sports betting method that removes the possibility of a draw, giving bettors only two outcomes: win or lose. This betting style is especially popular in football (soccer) markets and is gaining traction across Australia due to its simplified mechanics and favourable odds.

In traditional 1X2 betting, you wager on a win, a loss, or a draw. But with Asian handicap, the draw is eliminated by giving a “handicap” to the underdog team and an advantage to the favourite, evening the playing field.

Why Is Asian Handicap Popular in Australia?

Bettors in Australia are increasingly turning to Asian handicap betting for its strategic depth, fairer odds, and lower bookmaker margins. It’s also ideal for voice search queries like:

• “What does Asian handicap mean in football?”
  
  
• “How to bet using Asian handicap in Australia?”
  
  
• “What happens in a 0.5 Asian handicap?”
  
  

How Does Asian Handicap Betting Work?

Asian handicap applies a goal-based adjustment before the match begins. The favourite is given a negative handicap (e.g.,-1), while the underdog receives a positive one (e.g., +1).

Key Handicap Formats:

1. Level Handicap (0.0)
   
   
   • If the match is a draw, your stake is refunded.
     
     
   • If your team wins, you win the bet.
     
     
2. Single Handicap (e.g. -1, +2)
   
   
   • The team must overcome or retain the advantage provided.
     
     
3. Split Handicap (e.g. -0.5 & -1.0)
   
   
   • Your stake is split across two bets.
     
     
4. Quarter Handicap (e.g., +0.25, -0.75)
   
   
   • You either win half, lose half, or push depending on the outcome.
     
     

Asian Handicap Betting Table

All calculations are based on bets placed in AUD (Australian Dollars).

How to Place an Asian Handicap Bet in Australia

Follow these simple steps:

1. Choose a trusted sportsbook that offers Asian handicap markets.
   
   
2. Pick your match, ideally football or another sport that supports handicap betting.
   
   
3. Select the handicap option you want to bet on (e.g., -0.5, +1.5).
   
   
4. Enter your stake in AUD.
   
   
5. Place your bet and confirm.
   
   

For more step-by-step help, check out BookiesPedia’s Betting 101 Guide.

Benefits of Asian Handicap Betting

• Better Value Odds: Particularly when betting on favourites.
  
  
• Draw Protection: Less chance of losing due to a draw.
  
  
• Lower Variance: Split bets and half-wins reduce risk.
  
  
• Strategy Friendly: Allows deeper analytical betting.
  
  

FAQs About Asian Handicap Betting