The Handicap market assigns a fictional advantage or disadvantage to a team to level the Odds. The bet result is determined after adding the handicap value to the final score.
The No-Tie Rule
When the Handicap value includes a decimal (E.g., +1.5 or -2.5), the outcome of your bet is always a Win or a Loss. There is never a refund.
Positive Handicap (+): The team starts with an advantage (E.g., +1.5).
Negative Handicap (-): The team starts with a disadvantage (E.g., -1.5).
Example (Handicap -1.5): If you bet on Team A (-1.5) and they win by 1-0, the bet is lost (1 - 1.5 = -0.5). The favourite team needed to win by 2 or more goals to cover the disadvantage.
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Technical Tip: You can find specific explanations for each betting line directly under the "Handicap" tab within the selected game on our platform.
Full Guide: For a detailed analysis and examples of all types of markets, visit our dedicated article on the Betano Blog.