What is Asian Handicap?

Originating from Asia, Asian Handicap betting is a form of betting on sports in which teams/players are handicapped according to their form, so that a stronger team/player must win by more goals/scores/points for a punter betting on them to win.

Asian Handicap is a form of betting that creates a more level betting environment between two mismatched competing teams/players by giving a "handicap" (expressed in goals, scores, or points)to the teams/players prior to the start of match/competition. In Asian Handicap, a goal/score/point deficit is given to the team/player more likely to win (i.e. the Favourite) and a head start is given to the team/player less favoured to win (i.e. the Underdog).

As an example, in the event above, Arsenal being the favourite team receives a goal deficit of half a goal (0.50) before kick-off.

Favourite - Arsenal(- 0.50) 

Underdog - Fulham(+ 0.50) 

If a bet was placed on Fulham with a stake of $100.

Final Score ( Arsenal vs Fulham )	Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap)	Bet Result	Win/Lose
1 : 0	1 : 0.5	Lose	$100
0 : 0	0 : 0.5	Win	$100
0 : 1	0 : 1.5	Win	$100

In the case if you place a bet on Arsenal with a stake of $100.

Final Score ( Arsenal vs Fulham )	Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap)	Bet Result	Win/Lose
1 : 0	0.5 : 0	Win	$100
0 : 0	- 0.5 : 0	Lose	$100
0 : 1	- 0.5 : 1	Lose	$100

Tutorial Video: Asian Handicap Betting