Football Rules: Asian Handicap
Market description: Predict the result of a match after the handicap spread has been applied to the teams.
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A head start of one half or more goals will be given to one of the teams which will be added to the actual number of goals scored.
1. Whole goal handicap: a handicap of +/- one or more goals will be given to each of the teams which will be added to the actual number of goals scored.
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Bets placed will be void if the match ends in a draw.
2. Half goal handicap: a handicap of +/- 0.5 (half of one) or more goals will be given to each of the teams which will be added to the actual number of goals scored.
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Bets placed cannot end in a draw.
3. Split handicap: a handicap of +/- 0.25 (quarter of one) or more goals will be given to each of the teams.
- The stake will be divided equally between two bets, with one half of the stake placed on the whole handicap +/- 0.0 (scratch) or more and the other half of the stake placed on the half handicap 0.5 (half of one) or more, which will be added or subtracted to the actual number of goals scored by each team.
- The split handicap is always the half-way point between the whole handicap and the half handicap.
The split is shown as follows:
| Handicap | Whole goal handicap | Half goal handicap |
|---|---|---|
| +/- 0.25 | +/- 0.00 | +/- 0.50 |
| +/- 0.75 | +/- 1.00 | +/- 0.50 |
| +/- 1.25 | +/- 1.00 | +/- 1.50 |
Example: Everton (+ 0.25) v Arsenal (- 0.25)
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If a bet is placed on Arsenal and the match result is Everton 1-1 Arsenal:
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50% of the stake will be placed on the whole goal handicap of 0.00 The handicap result will be Everton 1-1 Arsenal. This half of the bet is void.
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50% of the stake will be placed on the whole goal handicap of - 0.50. The handicap result will be Everton 1-½ Arsenal. This half of the bet has lost.
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If a bet is placed on Everton and the match result is Everton 1-1 Arsenal:
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50% of the stake will be placed on the whole goal handicap of 0.00 The handicap result will be Everton 1-1 Arsenal. This half of the bet is void.
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50% of the stake will be placed on the whole goal handicap of + 0.50.The handicap result will be Everton 1½-1 Arsenal. This half of the bet has won.
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