This is one of the ways bettors find to get better odds.
One of the markets available for betting on football matches is called the European Handicap. Although it is similar, it has some differences from the Asian Handicap, generating doubts in many players, especially beginners. So, we'll talk a little more about it and its role in matches.
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First, let's recap what the Handicap market means. Here, the bettor usually seeks to extract some advantage from one of the teams, as the weight given to them is different, causing a certain imbalance. Seeking to simplify even more, let's compare with the 1x2 market.
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In the 1v2 market, the odds for Chelsea x Southampton in the Premier League look like this:
Chelsea victory: 1.33
Tie: 5.00
Southampton victory: 8.50
Now you analyze the situation of the two clubs and come to the conclusion that Chelsea are very favorites, as they are disputing the leadership of the competition with one of the best attacks of this season in the Premier League. Their opponent is only 1 point from the relegation zone, without having won any game.
That said, you want to win more than the 1.33 odd offered, as you believe that Lukaku and his team will have no difficulties in having a smooth victory playing at home. It is at these times that the European Handicap market can come into play.
In the European Handicap the quotes are like this at the moment:
Chelsea (-1): 2.05
Southampton (+1): 3.25
If you didn't understand the plus and minus signs, let's explain why. This means that Chelsea starts the match with a “disadvantage”, with one goal less. In other words, it's like losing 1x0. If you choose to bet on Chelsea -1, with an odd of 2.05, the Blues will have to win the match by at least two goals difference.
Therein lies the secret of the Handicap. You find matches where there is a very clear favorite, and try to extract better odds from it, to get bigger profits with the bet amount. Obviously, there will be a degree of uncertainty and risk, but it's the price you pay for greater gains. In this case, betting on the 1v2 market in Chelsea, you would have 33$ profit if you bet 100$. Now, if you choose the Chelsea Handicap -1 option, you will have a net return of 105$, more than double your bet.
The same goes for inferior teams, who are considered underdogs in some match. In the example above we show the line of -1 and +1, but depending on the event, the bookmaker will offer Handicap +2 and -2, and even +3 and -3.
If Manchester City are facing a 3rd division team in the FA Cup, for example, you will have the option to bet on a +3 Handicap on that team. This means that Guardiola's team can win by a maximum of 2 goals difference, since you start by winning the game 3x0, in a very clear explanation.
After the examples given in this article, we believe that you have managed to understand how this type of market works and what is its main difference from the traditional 1x2 market (linear bets). However, its use should be thoroughly studied, analyzing all the information surrounding the game. It's one thing to make a simple bet, choosing your favorite to win the 3 points. Another is to know to what extent this team is stronger, to the point of winning by 2, 3 or even 4 goals difference. As a "prize" you will have much more advantageous odds, even managing to triple your profit, as can be seen in the two examples of Chelsea's game.
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